Category: Economy

President Bola Tinubu The Akwa Ibom Unity Forum (AUF), a bipartisan coalition of prominent sons and daughters of Akwa Ibom State, has issued a heartfelt appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging federal intervention in critical developmental projects within the state. The AUF in a Statement released in Uyo emphasized the significance of Governor Umo…

Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Adm. Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), speaking  during the courtesy visit with members of the House of Representatives Committee on Public Asset. By Dianabasi Effiong The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Adm. Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd), has stressed the need for a strict implementation of existing Public Private Partnership (PPP) agreements…

Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima (4th from left), Gov. Umo Eno (5th from left) and others unveiling the HCD strategic plan in Uyo. By Anietie Akpan Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima has applauded the audacious investments in human capital development by Governor Umo Eno in Akwa Ibom State, saying he is worthy of…

Director General, CRGIA, Mr. William Archibong (left), with the  Commissioner for Aviation, Capt. Inah Utum (Rtd) during the visit  By: Sylvia Okoi A world class international airport will soon be built in Calabar, Cross River state just as the State Geographic Information Agency (CRGIA), mulls partnership with the Aviation Ministry to optimize Cally Airline operations.…

State Commissioner for Information, Elder Aniekan Umanah (centre), Commissioner for  Health, Dr Emmanuel Ekem (left) and the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Ekerete Udoh during the briefing. By Anietie Akpan The four day retreat organized for members of the Akwa Ibom State Executive Council and some critical stakeholders has ended at the Eko…

Gov. Umo Eno (2nd from R), his Deputy, Senator Akon Eyakenyi (1st from R), the UN Assistant Secretary- General, (UNDP),  Ahunna Eziakonwa (3rd from R) and her colleague at the on going retreat in Lagos. By Anietie Akpan With the current challenges rocking oil production globally, the United Nations and Akwa Ibom State Government are…

L-R: Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of AfDB, Senator Kashim Shettima, the Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Prince Bassey Otu, the Gov. of CRS, Senator  John Owan-Enoh the Minister of State for Industries, Trade and Commerce and Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, the Deputy Governor, CRS at the flag off. By Anietie Akpan Vice President Kashim Shettima,…

Some participants at the retreat. By Anietie Akpan The ongoing Akwa Ibom State Executive Council Retreat in Lagos, entered Day Three on Wednesday with the ARISE Agenda in focus. Gov. Umo Eno (right) exchanging pleasantries at the retreat one of the resource persons at the retreat. With Governor Umo Eno, presiding, it featured several sessions…

Gov. Bassy Otu. By Anietie Akpan Cross River state government will soon take delivery of two new aircraft to boost its fleet in the aviation industry. Top sources said, “the necessary financial transactions and documentations have been completed and in the next few days the two aeroplanes will land Nigeria enroute Calabar, the capital of…