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GOV. ENO RECEIVES NIGER DELTA SPORTS FESTIVAL TORCH

... appreciates integrative spirit behind fiesta

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has received the symbolic torch to kickstart the Niger Delta Sports Festival taking place in Uyo.

Receiving the torch from the famous Olympic medalist, Mr. Aniefiok Udobong at Government House, Uyo, Governor Eno appreciated the privilege accorded the State by the Niger Delta Development Commission to host the festival.

He acknowledged the gains the event has impacted on the State, stressing that sports talents will be discovered through the regional sports event.

"I so much appreciate the integrative tendency of the sports festival as it will really help to unite and bring the whole region together for our common good," he said.

The Governor who was full of excitement to be presented with the sports festival torch, had members of the State executive council present to equally witness the symbolic event marking the commencement of the festival.

The Chairman of the festival planning committee, Mr. Alabo Boma Iyaye, noted that the sports fiesta is the first of its kind in the South-South region of Nigeria.

Mr. Boma disclosed that the sports game will witness over 4000 participating athletes from States of the Niger Delta region competing in various sporting games to win medals of different kinds.

Media Unit
Government House, Uyo
2/4/25

EXCERPTS FROM THE STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING OF WEDNESDAY, 2ND APRIL, 2025

The Akwa Ibom State Executive Council today, April 2nd , 2025 held its fourth meeting since reconstitution.

The Meeting was presided over by the Governor in Council, His Excellency Pastor Umo Eno, Ph.D with the Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, Secretary to the State Government, Head of Civil Service, Executive Assistant and Chief Delivery Advisor, as well as Commissioners and Special Advisers in attendance.

The Executive Council after due consideration of Memos and deliberation on issues brought before it, took decisions and made the following resolutions:

1. The Governor in Council granted approval for the Office of the Secretary to the State Government to exercise supervisory role over the Akwa Ibom State Infrastructure and Asset Management and Maintenance Agency, with effect from today, April 2, 2025. This decision followed a memo brought before Council by the Head of the Civil Service on the importance and strategic nature of the Agency and need to provide effective oversight on its operations for efficiency and effectiveness.

2. Following a memo also presented by the Head of Civil Service and in pursuant to the directive of His Excellency the Governor for the recruitment of Safety Officers into the Akwa Ibom State Public Service and issuance of Establishment Circular No.1 of 2024, for the domestication of Federal Circular on the creation of Occupational Safety Officers Cadre in the Public Service, Council approved the establishment of the Department of Occupational Safety in the Akwa Ibom State Public Service, to be headed by a Permanent Secretary under the Office of the Head of Civil Service.

3. Following complaints received from various communities in the oil-bearing part of the State, particularly the area of operations of the Sterling Global, the State Executive Council after due consideration and review, directed that the oil company to immediately revert and limit its operations within the 1000 hectares of land earlier allocated to them and the 700 hectares buffer zone.

Council therefore directed that the company must stop any further encroachment or closing of any creek in the state and directed the Ministry of Lands to take appropriate actions to ensure the determination of all statuses as regards the approvals given, to ensure that they operate within the confines of the Law.

4. The Executive Council, pursuant to the Agriculture and Food Sufficiency program of the ARISE Agenda, inaugurated the Akwa Ibom State Agriculture and Food Security Committee.
The eight-member committee under the Chairmanship of Prof. Okon Ansa, has as members, the Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Offiong Offor, Prof. Trenchard Ibia, Prof. Elizabeth Ebukiba, Dr. Etemudo Udongo, Ambassador Alphonsus Inyang and Pastor Godwin Ukwat, while Mr. Ofonbuk Nelson will serve as Secretary.

The Committee was charged to design data based food production and processing system to ensure food availability through adequate food stock and feedstock for farmers in the State as enshrined in the ARISE Agenda as envisioned by the Governor.

5. Council also took presentations from various ministries on their plans, projects and short term goals and provided pathways to improved service delivery.

Hon. Aniekan Umanah
Commissioner for Information
02/04/2025

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Jamaican Toto Cake Recipe

# Ingredients
- 1 cup grated coconut
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg (optional)

# Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. Mix dry ingredients.
3. Combine wet ingredients.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients.
5. Pour into a greased pan.
6. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Let cool before serving.

# Optional
- 1 tablespoon rum or almond essence for added flavor.

# Tips
- Use fresh coconut for best flavor.
- Adjust spice levels to taste.
- Perfect for tea time or snack.

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AMEN

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His gesture was seen as threatening — and unlike others, his case is more serious.

A fine or suspension could follow… his place vs Arsenal is now in doubt.

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