By encouraging Miss Abang, Eno has set in motion a shining example, which if followed through, will mark a significant step in giving the Nigerian girl child, pride of place in the scheme of things. By Emeka Alex Duru I had until lately, not taken interest in activities of Akwa Ibom State governor, Umo Bassey Eno, a clergy that has …

Akwa Ibom State Governor Pastor Umo Eno has asked Nigerians to return to agriculture in order to stem the current economic hardship experienced across the country, which according to him is aggravated by the longtime neglect of agriculture by individual citizens. Eno stated that the state government is making plans to cushion the effect on citizens through the planned establishment …

The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has floated a social welfare programme tagged ‘ARISE initiative’ aimed at supporting the elderly people across the state. This was disclosed in a statement on Monday by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the governor, Mr Ekerette Udoh. According to the CPS, the governor  launched the programme on Sunday at the All …

The Supreme Court on Thursday affirmed the election of Pastor Umo Eno of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the validly elected governor of Akwa Ibom State following the dismissal of the appeals of the three parties challenging the outcome of the 18th March 2023 election. This comes after the apex court panel, led by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji, dismissed the …

One single thread links Umo Eno, self-styled pastor governor of Akwa Ibom State, his predecessor, Udom Emmanuel and Felix Houphouet-Boigny. It is the religious bigotry and senselessness behind the Akwa Ibom International Worship Centre and the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire. While Eno and Udom constructed a worship centre said to have gulped a frighteningly …

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has named Ovation International magazine editor, Mr. Michael Effiong James as Senior Special Assistant (Lagos Liaison).   According to letter, issued on Wednesday by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah, 50 Special Assistants and Personal Assistants in media were appointed with immediate effect. A media expert, and whose forte is …

It was four days of hard work, very hard work. Some retreats by government officials in Nigeria usually end up as mere talk shops. But this retreat was a rigorous workshop. The working template was drafted at Akwa Ibom Dialogue held last July in Uyo, while the working document was the Economic Blueprint of the Umo Eno Administration known as …

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has approved the immediate release of N1 billion, which is the first tranche of the state government’s donation to augment the palliatives package from the Federal Government. He also approved the release of N2 billion being the second tranche for the payment of gratuities to retired teachers in both state and local government …

In an epochal event that marked the commencement of a new chapter in Akwa Ibom State’s development, Governor Umo Eno has unveiled the ARISE Agenda, a visionary plan aimed at propelling the state’s socio-economic growth and transforming the lives of its citizens. Addressing a diverse audience, Eno expressed his commitment to achieving global best democratic practices in line with the …

For Ukeme Udofia, a widow, mother and headmistress of Christ The King Primary School, Uyo, Friday, 14th July 2023 will remain unforgettable. But the day began like any other day in her 22-year career as a teacher. As usual she woke up early, prayed and prepared food for her three children and dashed off to work. She was there in …