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Earlier today, Elder Godwin Akpan Udoh-Edehe Joined the secretary to the Akwa Ibom State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah and other party faithfuls inline to the resolution by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Akwa Ibom State Chapter that all the wards chairmen should convene a general meeting in all the 368 political wards of the state.



The SSG commended the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno for taking governance to the grassroots by appointing two Senior Special Assistants, Special Assistants in Ward 7 and in the entire 368 political wards of the State.


The Secretary to the Akwa Ibom State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah, has received the over hundreds of decampees and returnees from other political parties to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, inward 7, describing the move as an indication of the party's dominance of the Ward (State).


The SSG and political leader of Uyo LGA has also tasked party faithful and stakeholders of the PDP in Ward 7 to embrace and integrate the returning politicians back to the fold.


The SSG clarified that the purpose of the meeting which, according to him, was holding simultaneously in all the 368 wards of the state was to strengthen the party and reassured the people that Akwa Ibom remains a PDP state. 


He assured the new and returning members of a sense of belonging in the party, which he said would retain control of the Ward. 


"What we are doing today is also to reassure the people that this is a PDP state and we will always stand with Pastor Umo Eno for eight years, already we have seen his numerous achievement in these past months"


“You can see that the who-is-who in the ward is here and as a party man I have also come down to my ward because nobody is above the party. Government is large enough to accommodate diverse interests.... In politics it is necessary to build trust. Be steadfast so that you can be trusted" he added.


Speaking on behalf of decampees from the YPP, a former Commissioner for Science and Technology, Mr. Samuel Efanga said I see know reason to be in an opposition party when my brother is the SSG, when Gov. Umo Eno appointed Prince Enobong Uwah has the Secretary to the State Government I immediately took a decision to return back to PDP because he is my brother".


He appealed to the SSG and the leadership of PDP to protect his interest and other decampees across the ward, adding that their return to the PDP is to identify with the obvious and laudable development strides of the Governor Umo Eno and they are ready to key into the philosophy of the Arise Agenda"

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…launches free food voucher programme


Akwa Ibom State Governor Pastor Umo Eno, today, launched the free food voucher programme for the vulnerable and the neediest at the popular Itam market, located in Itu Local Government Area.



Flanked by the Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, the two Senators representing Akwa Ibom North East and South respectively, Senator Aniekan Bassey and Senator Ekong Sampson respectively, the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah and other top government officials, Governor Eno, was messianic as he spoke of his government’s bottom -up approach, where the poor and the vulnerable would be assisted to Arise and shine.


The free food voucher for the vulnerable, is a key element of the Bulk Agency Bill that was signed to law a week ago, and the Board, equally inaugurated by the Governor, last week. 



The key responsibility of the Agency, is to provide free staple food items : Garri, rice and beans to the most vulnerable through the Social Register.


At the launch of this programme today, the Governor was hailed as a leader with compassion, and the joy and happiness on the part of the recipients was palpable. 


They prayed for the Governor and promised to stand by him, support him and continue to pray for the success of his administration. 


“This is an incredible people - oriented program. This Governor is truly a Pastor. Look at the Christ-like humility he has shown here. 


“He is standing right there, supervising the distribution of the food items; he greeted and touched the recipients. 


“This is rare to see in people occupying such an exalted office,” Honourable Anietie Eka, a political chieftain from Uyo local government area, had observed.


Governor Uno Eno’s humanitarian acts are what has defined him. In his inaugural address on May29. 2023, he had clearly signaled the direction of his government: The need to bring governance closer to the people and have them be invested and take ownership in governance. “To those who may not be able to put food on your table, I will be your advocate and champion.”


Today, at Itam market, he took bold steps to do exactly, stating that, “ When leaders are faced with daunting social problems, they usually think outside the box and that’s what motivated me to set up the Bulk Purchase Agency and the free food voucher drive initiative. 


“We had reviewed all of the options, and this for us, remains the best. We are partnering with the market leaders and I want to thank them for the cooperation we have so far received from them.


“Let me repeat here that this is purely an interventionist act; the solution to our food security remains the need for us to go back to the farm. Yesterday, I paid an unannounced visit to a farm run by one of your young men and I was so impressed with what the young man is doing and we pledge to support him. I will continue to pay visits to farms run by both people in government and others.


The highlight of the day’s event, was the announcement by the Governor of a 1.5 billion interest free -loans to Akwa Ibom traders to be managed by the Ibom Fadama Micro Finance Bank.


“ I have heard of how some of you go to some places to get loans with very high interest rates and that has, made the cost of food to go up, and before you finish paying the loans, you cannot meet up with your market or trading obligations anymore. 


“I have come to tell you not to take such loans anymore. Consequently, we are releasing five hundred million Naira interest -free loans to each of the three senatorial districts (1.5 billion Naira in total,) to help your business.


The Governor also promised to construct a car park, provide solar panel light, modern toilet facilities, all of which were the prayers of the leadership of the Itam Market.


The Governor directed the Transition Chairmen of the remaining 29 councils ( Itu and UyoLocal Government Councils, having been covered by today’s launch ) to ensure they launch the free voucher food program by next Tuesday.


Ekerete Udoh

Chief Press Secretary to the Governor 

March 26, 2024

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Former President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, has made his intention known to run for president in the 2023 general elections, Vanguard reports.


Saraki made his intention known during his visit to the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, on Tuesday, in Makurdi, whom he called a good party man under the People’s Democratic Party.

According to the report, Saraki was in Makurdi with former Governor of Kogi State, Idris Wada, former National Chairman of the PDP, Kawu Baraje, Senator Suleiman Adokwe and the Chairman of Council, Saraki for President Campaign, Prof. Iyorwuese Hagher. “A political party that cannot organize its affairs has no business leading this country. A party that has organized its affairs is ready to lead the country and that is the PDP,” Saraki is said to have stated.

Ortom, on the other hand, stated that the PDP was on a rescue mission to save Nigeria from the current All Progressives Congress government. He also noted that Saraki was the first from the North Central zone to declare his interest in running for president.

The former Governor of Kwara State also stated, via his Twitter handle, that he was ready to work with the party stakeholders in the North Central region while commending them for the warm reception.

He wrote, “I thank Governor Ortom and all our party stakeholders and supporters in the state for the warm reception, and I look forward to working with them to foster the growth and development of our party and the nation.”


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 Bianca Ojukwu, the widow of late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, has described the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, as a secret cult. 

She made this known in a statement she released to mark the posthumous birthday of her husband on November 4



She said: "APGA is now like a secret cult, and this has reduced our once vibrant party to a shadow of its former self." Bianca also lamented the recent movement of members of the Anambra ruling political party to other parties.

 

She blamed the current situation in APGA on "leadership failure" by the party. She said: "Bad leadership has left a deeply wounded and visibly divided party, with members decamping from the party almost on a daily basis with the alacrity of rats deserting a sinking ship.

 

"Curiously, they are almost all defecting to APC. Our party has lost almost half of our state and national legislators, several principal members of our board of trustees, including the secretary of the board."

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has warned individuals and groups whose utterances and actions threaten the peace and sovereignty of the country.

Public Relations Officer, DSS National Headquarters, Abuja, Dr Peter Afunanya, in a statement on Sunday, May 2, said, “The Department of State Services (DSS) hereby condemns the unsavoury statements by misguided elements who have continued to threaten the government, sovereignty and corporate existence of this country.

Notable are the unnecessary vituperations and activities of some religious and past political leaders who have either called for forceful change of government or mass action against it. It has been established that the main objective for these is to cause a disintegration of the country.

It is unfortunate that those in the forefront of this are respectable individuals who should be patriotic and not allow their personal ambitions to ruin the nation. The Service has also noted their desperation and penchant to collaborate with external forces and influences against Nigeria.

They are reminded that even though democracy offers free speech, it does not give room to reckless pronouncements capable of undermining security. It is instructive to note that the ballot box remains the vehicle of change in a democracy. In this regard, self-centered individuals and groups are warned to stop engaging in acts inimical to the peace and sovereignty of this nation.

While the Service reaffirms its unambiguous support to an indivisible, indisolluble and united Nigerian State in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution, it will no longer tolerate deliberate machinations by subversive and hostile groups whose agenda is to throw the country into anarchy so as to serve the interests of their sponsors. Consequently, the Service is assiduously working with other security and law enforcement agencies to ensure the maintenance of peace and internal security of the country.”
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President Muhammadu Buhari has sought the assistance of the international community to curb insecurity in West African nations, especially Nigeria.

Speaking on Tuesday, April 27, during a virtual meeting with Anthony Blinken, US Secretary of State, Buhari specifically requested the United States (U.S) to relocate its Africa Command (AFRICOM) headquarters from Stuttgart in Germany to its theatre of operation, which is Africa.

According to a statement by Femi Adesina, presidential spokesman, Buhari said, “The security challenges in Nigeria remain of great concern to us and impacted more negatively, by existing complex negative pressures in the Sahel, Central and West Africa, as well as the Lake Chad Region.

Compounded as the situation remains, Nigeria and her security forces remain resolutely committed to containing them and addressing their root causes. The support of important and strategic partners like United States cannot be overstated as the consequences of insecurity will affect all nations hence the imperative for concerted cooperation and collaboration of all nations to overcome these challenges.

In this connection, and considering the growing security challenges in West and Central Africa, Gulf of Guinea, Lake Chad region and the Sahel, weighing heavily on Africa, it underscores the need for the United States to consider re-locating AFRICOM Headquarters from Stuttgart, Germany to Africa and near the Theatre of Operation.”
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 Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has said that politicians have a lot to learn from the church in the interest of the country.

 


Osinbajo said this when he spoke at the inauguration and commencement of duty service of the 8th President of Christ Apostolic Church Worldwide, Pastor Samuel Oladele, which held at the All Saints Chapel, C.A.C. General Secretariat, Bashorun, Ibadan, Oyo state on Saturday, March 20.

 

Represented at the occasion by the Aso Rock Chaplain, Rev.Seyi Malomo, Osinbajo said 

 

“I want to commend the Christ Apostolic Church for the smooth process, which has brought the inauguration of the president because this is the way it should be. Certainly, there is a lot for politicians to learn from the church on how to conduct elections without rancor.

My prayer for the new president is that his tenure will record greater success in Jesus’ name. I also want to thank the outgoing president for his infallible service to CAC, for the years of glorious and faithful service. You have managed the affairs of CAC with integrity, maturity, and fatherly understanding.

May Almighty God preserve you for many more years in strength and good health to enjoy your fruit of labour. The anointing of God in this church has made it such that the humblest of men, even the least educated, can bring the good news of delivering the oppressed from unseen spirits and even raising the dead. Apostle Ayo Babalola remains a testament to this fact.”


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 Former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen has alleged that he was sacked by President Buhari over a baseless rumour of holding a meeting with ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar in Dubai before the last general elections.

 


Onnoghen expressed disappointment with the presidency's failure to authenticate the rumour before acting on it, despite its huge investigative capacities. 

 

Onnoghen made the disclosure at the public presentation of a book titled: “Fundamental Rights (Enforcement Procedure) Rules, 2009: Practice, procedure, forms and precedents,” authored by Ogwu James Onoja (SAN).

 

The Nation reported that Onnoghen who recalled the process leading to his removal, noted that the situation got to its head when all of a sudden his trial before the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) was put in motion even when he had not been invited or accused of any wrongdoing.

 

He condemned his trial process before the CCT, and further stated that in the course of the trial and when parties had joined issues, an ex-parte application was suddenly brought in and “what followed was my illegal and unlawful suspension as the CJN.”


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 Wole Soyinka, has said he doesn't believe that President Buhari is in charge of the country.

 


According to the Noble laureate, the manner the President has so far handled insecurity, suggests that he doesn't have a full grasp of how bad it is.

 

Speaking in an interview with Arise TV, Soyinka said he doesn’t see any proof that the president understands how much needs to be done in terms of improving security. 

 

“I have said this before and I wish to repeat this. Buhari does not appreciate the situation; he doesn’t understand. I see no evidence that he understands how grave the situation is. I have said it again and again, I don’t believe that he is in charge, because it is not possible in my view for a head of state, commander-in-chief of the armed forces, to say he is presiding over a nation and things get to this level.

Something is critically wrong within the leadership of this nation and that is where we civilians must come in. You must pick up this slack for our own situation, our own salvation, and this is one of the things we engaged in and that is why I resent this becoming individualised. Wole Soyinka is just another individual, just like another farmer, another student and I wanted people to understand this.

What happened to me with this incident is just typical of what is happening to millions of people all over the country and we cannot just sit still” he said

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...as MEGP certifies 200 entrepreneurs. 

The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel has restated his commitment to creating an enabling environment for the development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in the state. The Governor made the statement on Friday, 18th December 2020 at the certification dinner of batch 3 of the My Entrepreneurship Goals Programme (MEGP) a business and entrepreneurship training programme organized by the State Government for entrepreneurs in the state.

Represented by the permanent secretary, Ministry of labour and manpower development, Mrs Valerie Obot, Governor Emmanuel said his administration was committed to supporting start-ups and growing businesses. In his words, "I wish to reiterate my administration's commitment to supporting start-ups and growing businesses as part of our efforts to ensure wealth and job creation for the youth to boost the industrial health of the State"

The state Governor  listed the Ibom 3000, the MEGP, as well as other capacity building efforts by his administration as a well conceived and concerted effort to flood the economy with informed and well educated entrepreneurs who he said would service the ever increasing number of industries in the state.

Speaking further, the State's helmsman congratulated the 200 graduating entrepreneurs for following through the rigors of training and coming out successful. He however advice them to place more premium on skills acquired rather than the certificates  given; "I want to however, advise the trainee-graduates that their winning edge in business is not the certificate acquired but their ability to solve problems" he said.

Earlier in his remarks, the SSA to Governor Udom Emmanuel on Marketing and Brand Management, Mr Ime Uwah  said the MEGP had over the years provided a free platform for budding entrepreneurs in the state to acquire the needed business education and exposure to opportunities for business support, strategic partnership, mentoring and market linkages. Uwah said the programme was highly effective, judging from the positive feedbacks cascading through the subsistence of the programme.


Uwah thanked the state Governor for his interest in entrepreneurship and enterprise development as evident in the various human capacity development effort of the administration of which MEGP is a part. He said the seeds of entrepreneurship education sown today would germinate to become successful businesses tomorrow, which would see Akwa Ibom State becoming commercially active.

In her remarks the SA to Governor on Entrepreneurship, Mrs. MefLyn Anwana  appreciated the State management of Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), the Exco of the MEGP Alumni Network for collaborating with the Directorate of Marketing and Brand Management to ensure the success of the MEGP. 

The My Entreneurship Goals Programme, a nine week intensive business training programme targeted at youths in Start up and Growing businesses in the State commenced on the 27th October, 2020 and rounded up on the 18th December, 2020.

The high point of the event was the presentation of certificates to participants and induction of participants into the MEGP Alumni Network. 

The event also featured the presentation of cash prizes to winners of the MEGP MSME Pitch Deck 2020. The winners, Mr Church Mfon and Mrs Utibe Akwa took home five hundred thousand Naira (N500 000) and two hundred and fifty thousand naira (N250 000)  respectively, for emerging tops in the Existing Business and Early start up categories respectively.
The first runners up in the Existing Business Category and the early start up category went home with two hundred and fifty thousand naira (N250 000) and one hundred and fifty thousand naira (N150 000) respectively, while the third place contestants took home consolation prizes of fifty thousand naira each.


 In an interaction with newsmen, some of the participants expressed their gratitude and appreciation to the Governor and management of the Directorate of Marketing & Brand Management for the education, exposure and the opportunities that come with it.


Other dignitaries that attended the MEGP certification dinner were the SSA Youth Matters, Comrade Aniefiok Wilson Iwaudofia , Director of manpower planning in the  Ministry of Labour, Productivity and Man Power Planning; and Mr. Akin Oyediran, MD JSM, SMEDAN State Coordinator, Lucy Ekpenyong, among others.
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