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A'IBOM GOVT TO ENACT LAW AGAINST INDESCRIMANTE WASTE DISPOSAL

...launches waste management equipment

Akwa Ibom State Governor has announced plans to issue an Executive Order providing legal backing for the prosecution of anyone caught in the act of indiscriminate waste disposal in the state.

The State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, announced this at the official launch of newly-acquired equipment for the Akwa Ibom State Environmental Protection and Waste Management Agency (AKSEPWMA) in Itu LGA.

Unveiling the waste management equipment, the Governor frowned at the practice of indiscriminate waste disposal experienced in some parts of the state, noting that Akwa Ibom people are known for their cleanliness and it must remain so.

He called for concerted effort in ensuring a clean state and charged local government councils to align with the Agency in the discharge of their duties, saying that awards will be given to the cleanest LGA by May 29, 2025.

Speaking on the 2024 Christmas unplugged, the Governor observed that intelligence report has indicted people involved in illegal sale of kiosks at prices above the N100,000 pegged by the state government at the soon -to -be-opened Christmas village, and warned those involved in the sharp practices to refrain from it as law enforcement agents have been alerted on their mission.

"I have credible intelligence that some people went and bought some shops at the Christmas village and are now re-selling for as much as N300,000.

“If anybody tells you to pay N300,000, please report the person immediately.
Anybody who sells a shop to you, just take the shop, pay the person N100,000, if he asks you for any balance tell them to meet Umo Eno.”

Governor Eno announced the prohibition of masquerades and other weird displays at the Christmas village, directing the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Sir Charles Udoh to enforce the order.

He assured the people of uninterrupted job execution at various project sites and urged the youths to embrace the trend by availing themselves of various jobs that will be executed during and after the festivities season.

Earlier, the Chairman of Akwa Ibom State Environmental Protection and Waste Management Agency, Prince Ikim commended the vision of the governor in maintaining a clean state through the purchase of the equipment, and pledged his commitment to driving the vision of the Governorto fruition.

In a goodwill message, the Chairman of Itu Local Government Area, Mr. Ubong Nkut thanked the Governor for bringing development to the area and mentioned the flag off of the Nnung Ukot Itam - Ikot Ekwere Road projects as testaments to his promise kept in the area, assuring the Governor of the support of the people beyond his first tenure.

The National Coordinator, Clean Up Nigeria Limited, Mr Ene Baba-Owo, commended the vision of the Governor in maintaining a clean environment and urged the agency not to relent in driving the vision of the Governor.

On her part, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources, Mrs Ikwo Abia, appreciated the Governor for the lofty programmes of his administration especially as it concerns the environment.

The new equipment purchased included: 5 units of waste compacting trucks, 4 units of waste swing arm trucks, 1 unit of pull-up waste truck with crane mechanism, 50 units 6,000 litres dumpsters and 6 units of 12, 000 litres dumpsters.

Akwa Ibom state Governor Pastor Umo Eno has warned that he will deal decisively with anyone involved in illegal sales of kiosks to the public at inflated prices.

The Governor also warned that his government will not tolerate any display of fetish traditional masquerades and performances this year.

The Governor who spoke when he unveiled a range of newly acquired waste management equipment in Itam, Itu, for the Akwa Ibom State Waste Management agency, said he had credible intelligence that the kiosks, initially purchased at 100,000 naira, are being resold at 300,000 naira to vendors and warned that anyone caught engaging will face the consequences

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In a related development, academics from five higher institutions in Rivers State have called for peace amid the ongoing political tension. Representing Rivers State University, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic, Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic, and the College of Health Sciences and Management Technology, the scholars under the aegis of Simplified Academics lamented the state’s political instability.

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LATE FIRST LADY: ZENITH BANK CONDOLES GOVERNOR UMO ENO, FAMILY

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, today, recieved the GMD/CEO of Zenith Bank, Dame Dr Adaorah Umeoji and other management staff who were in the Governor's office to register their condolences.

Governor Eno appreciated the team for their concern saying that he and the family were encouraged by the outpouring of condolences.

He said by the wife's demise, a part of him has gone, adding that though limping, he has chosen to continue in his service to the people having sworn to an oath to serve them.

Expressing her condolence, the CEO said they were saddened by the news, and described the Governor as a brave man and commended him for not allowing the sad incidence to hinder his service to the State.

She also appreciated the Governor for the serene, and comly atmosphere in the State, and prayed for the grace to enable him do more in service to the people, and the fortitude to bear the loss.

Other members of the team included; Executive Director, Mr. Akon Ogunranti; DGM/Zonal Head, Asuquo Ita; AGM/Branch Head, Eket, Calistus Onu; and SM/Branch Head, Uyo, Dorcas Jackson.