*EXCERPTS OF THE AKWA IBOM STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 26TH MARCH, 2025*

The meeting presided over by His Excellency, the Governor-in-Council, Pastor Umo Eno, and attended by the Deputy Governor, Sen. Akon Eyakenyi, Secretary to the State Government, Head of the Civil Service, the Executive Assistant/Chief Delivery Advisor, All Commissioners, and Special Advisers, commenced at about 12pm.

After extensive deliberations, some key resolutions reached were as follows:

1. The Executive Council ratified and approved the implementation of a modern City Bus transportation system for Uyo metropolis. The project will provide safe, reliable and eco-friendly bus service that will enhance public transportation and accessibility, while driving socioeconomic development to improve the quality of life for citizens.

2. Council also approved the refurbishment and renovation of the Ibom Hotels and Golf Resort, to restore its lost glory. This will involve a total overhaul of furniture, electrical, mechanical components of its appurtenances to give a completely new experience.

3. A request was also brought before Council for the extension of the Julius Berger contract for the maintenance of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium to ensure the facility maintains its standard as Nigeria’s best and home for the Super Eagles.

4. The Executive Council reviewed the report brought before it on the status of the Eket International market and directed the Inter-ministerial Committee to thoroughly analyze the project, its status and all of the issues surrounding it and submit its report within one month to ensure that the project is brought alive in the interest of the people.

5. EXCO also considered and deliberated on ministerial reports from several ministries, to ensure their short term programmes and plans align with the ARISE Agenda and follow through implementation timelines.

6. Council also approved commencement of pensioners verification exercise from the 1st of April, 2025 so that the State can have a clean pensions record and continue the process of seamless payment of pensions to beneficiaries.

7. In line with the provisions of the Road Traffic Law, cap 115 of Akwa Ibom State 2001 and Akwa Ibom State Transport Regulation of 2022, the Executive Council considered the current menace and issues associated with motorcycles and tricycles operations in the State Capital and directed a strict implementation of the prohibition order on motorcycles in every part of Uyo metropolis.

On this, Council also reaffirmed the prohibition of tricycles in some sections of the metropolis, such as Wellington Bassey Way and four other roads including Abak road by Nsentip street up to Ibom Plaza, Aka road by Etuk Street before the plaza, Ikot Ekpene road by Udi street up to the plaza and Oron road by Okokon Etuk Street to the plaza area.

His Excellency, the Governor in Council has therefore directed the Ministries of Transportation; Internal Security and security agencies to ensure strict compliance to enable government curb criminality and the menace experienced lately.

8. Council also acknowledged the hosting of the Niger Delta Sports Festival in Uyo and commended the Niger Delta Development Commission for bringing the event to Akwa Ibom State, while calling on the people to come out en-masse and support the event to ensure success.

The meeting ended at about 6:30pm.

Rt. Hon. Aniekan Umanah
Commissioner for Information, AKS
26/03/2025

Love is a beautiful thing.
It embodies joy, selflessness, peace, patience, perseverance, and so much more.

Love is the greatest lawz nothing surpasses it. As we celebrate this season of love, always remember that love is an extraordinary experience.

Even God Himself is love. Imagine that, the Creator is love! He desires for us all to carry the spirit of love and share it with others.

Express love in any way you can today.

I cherish love deeply. And always remember: when you love God, you are loving LOVE itself.

"Mandatory" refers to something that is:

1. Required by law or rule
2. Obligatory or compulsory
3. Necessary or essential

Examples:

- Mandatory training for new employees
- Mandatory vaccination for certain diseases
- Mandatory attendance at school or work

Six Leadership Principles that we can learn from an Eagle

1. Eagles fly Alone and at High Altitudes.
They don't fly with sparrows, ravens, and other small birds.

MEANING; Stay away from narrow-minded people, those that bring you down. Eagle flies with Eagles. Keep good company.

2. Eagles have an Accurate Vision. They have the ability to focus on something as far as 5km away. No matter the obstacles, the eagle will not move his focus from the prey until he grabs it.

MEANING; Have a vision and remain focused no matter what the obstacles and you will succeed.

3. Eagles do not Eat Dead things. They Feed only on Fresh Prey.

MEANING; Do not rely on your past success, keep looking for new frontiers to conquer. Leave your past where it belongs, in the past.

4. Eagles Love the Storm.
When clouds gather, the eagle gets excited, the eagle uses the storms wind to lift itself higher. Once it finds the wind of the storm, the eagle uses the raging storm to lift itself above the clouds. This gives the eagle an opportunity to glide and rest its wings. In the meantime, all the other birds hide in the branches and leaves of the tree.

MEANING; Face your challenges head on knowing that these will make you emerge stronger and better than you were. We can use the storms of life to rise to greater heights. Achievers are not afraid to rise to greater heights. Achievers are not afraid of challenges, rather they relish them and use them profitably.

5. Eagles Prepare for Training;
They remove the feathers and soft grass in the nest so that the young ones get uncomfortable in preparation for flying and eventually flies/ when it becomes unbearable to stay in the nest./

MEANING; Leave your Comfort Zone, there is No Growth there.

6. When the Eagle Grows Old,
His feathers becomes weak and cannot take him as fast and as high as it should. This makes him weak and could make him die. So he retires to a place far away in the mountains. While there, he plucks out the weak feathers on his body and breaks its beaks and claws against the rocks until he is completely bare; a very bloody and painful process. Then he stays in this hiding place until he has grown new feathers, new beaks and claws and then he comes out flying higher than before.

MEANING; We occasionally need to shed off old habit no matter how difficult, things that burden us or add no value to our lives should be let go of.

HAVE A GREAT DAY AHEAD
#braimah #realme

OMG STOP—BAGGY JEANS ARE LIFE!!!

Like, I cannot even function without my baggy jeans. They’re literally my entire personality at this point, and I’m so okay with that. You don’t understand—the way they just sit on my hips all slouchy and cool, the way they make every outfit look effortlessly chic, the way they give main character energy without even trying??? Obsessed isn’t even a strong enough word.

AND STICKERS??? STICKERS. I am in love with covering my jeans in the cutest little sticker patches and iron-on designs—like, why would I wear boring denim when I can have hearts, stars, smiley faces, and little butterflies all over them?? Every time I see a new pack of aesthetic stickers, my brain just goes "MUST. HAVE. NOW." because HELLO, my jeans need them.

Let’s be real, baggy jeans are the blueprint. They go with literally everything—tiny crop tops, oversized hoodies, vintage tees, cute sweaters—you name it. Throw in some chunky sneakers, platform boots, or even some pink ballet flats if you’re feeling extra (which I always am, duh) and BOOM—flawless.

Like, if you ever see me wearing anything other than baggy jeans, just know I’m not okay. I love them with my whole heart, my whole soul, my whole existence. If baggy jeans had a fan club, I would be the CEO. If they ever go out of style, I’m taking it personally and starting a fashion revolution.

XOXO, a baggy-jean-obsessed girly who will literally never shut up about them.

Where there's no law there's no sin

Whatever you do in life it will effection. That is the of law

21st March, 2025

AKWA IBOM STATE POLICE COMMAND

PRESS RELEASE

AKWA IBOM STATE POLICE COMMAND BUSTS ILLEGAL MATERNITY HOME, RESCUES PREGNANT WOMEN AND INFANTS

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has uncovered an illegal maternity home allegedly involved in child trafficking, unlawful medical practice, and impersonation in Usung Atiat, Abak Local Government Area.

Acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the Command raided the premises and arrested one Patience Ene Jimmy, 'f', who was found harbouring seven pregnant women and five infants aged between two weeks and one year, all from different parts of Akwa Ibom State.

Further search led to the recovery of various medical supplies, including syringes, drip lines, herbs, and immunization records, for which the suspect had no legal authorization.

The rescued women and children have been placed under protective care, while investigations are ongoing to uncover other collaborators and ensure justice is served.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, fsi, has reiterated the Command’s commitment to dismantling illegal activities endangering vulnerable individuals.

The State Police Boss urges residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the nearest police station.

For credible information, the public is encouraged to contact the Command’s emergency lines; 09040000065 or 08020913810

Signed:

DSP Timfon John, LLB, Anipr
Police Public Relations Officer
Akwa Ibom State Command.

OSUN NSCDC BOSS RECEIVES NEW IMMIGRATION COMPTROLLER.

The Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Osun State Command, CC Igbalawole Sotiyo received in audience the new Comptroller of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Osun State Command, CIS Olufunke Odusote.

While stating the purpose of her visit, Comptroller Odusote, emphasized the importance of inter-agency collaboration, noting that "both organizations belong to the same family under the Ministry of Interior, and it's imperative to work together.

STATEHOUSE PRESS STATEMENT

PRESIDENT TINUBU SALUTES NATIONAL ASSEMBLY FOR PATRIOTIC STAND ON RIVERS STATE EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION



President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday lauded the National Assembly for its decisive and patriotic ratification of the State of Emergency proclamation in Rivers State, a critical step to restoring stability after a protracted political crisis that paralysed governance in the state and endangered national economic security for over 15 months.



The President specifically commended the National Assembly's leadership—Senate President Godswill Akpabio, House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, other principal officers and members—for prioritising the security and welfare of Rivers State people above partisan interests and other considerations.



He further acknowledged the lawmakers' diligent review of classified security briefings, underscoring the urgent need for intervention to prevent further escalation.



"The crisis in Rivers State was at a perilous tipping point, threatening the security of vital oil and gas installations and undermining the national economy and the significant progress we have made in the reforms initiated since our administration commenced in May 2023," President Tinubu remarked.



"As I detailed in my address to the nation on 18 March, the near-total collapse of governance, threats to federal economic assets, and the risk of widespread violence left no room for hesitation. This emergency measure is a lifeline to safeguard livelihoods, secure critical infrastructure, and restore democratic accountability."



The President affirmed that the six-month emergency will empower the newly-appointed Sole Administrator to stabilise Rivers State, address systemic breakdowns, and facilitate dialogue among conflicting parties.
President Tinubu also reaffirmed his administration's commitment to deepening collaboration with the National Assembly to advance peace, economic resilience, and equitable development across Nigeria.
"Today's decision exemplifies what our nation can achieve when unity of purpose and patriotism guide the action of leaders. We remain steadfast in pursuing a safer, more prosperous Nigeria—one where every citizen's potential is safeguarded and nurtured," he said.

The President thanked all Nigerians for their understanding and urged all stakeholders to support the restoration of peace in Rivers State.


Bayo Onanuga

Special Adviser to the President

(Information & Strategy)

March 20, 2025