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

CSR: GOV ENO APPLAUDS AMITEC OVER 10 WATER PROJECTS IN ORUK ANAM, 50,000 EXERCISE BOOKS

…calls on other contractors, companies to emulate same

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has commended Amitec Construction and Development limited for initiating a corporate Social responsibility project mainly targeted at rural development, youth empowerment and educational advancement.

The Governor made the commendations on Saturday, while inaugurating the 23km Ikot Ekaide- Ikot Okoro- Ikot Ibritam road handled by the construction giants.

“Let me thank the MD of Amitec for taking the lead in sponsoring 5 Trainees to the Dakkada skills acquisition center and donating 10 water projects to communities in Oruk Anam as well as 50,000 copies of branded exercise books to the ministry of education.

“Earlier today, I was at DASAC for the convocation of pioneer Trainees of that institution where I called on contractors to support by sponsoring trainees for the next batch. I am very happy that our brother in Amitec has taken the lead.

“This of the kind of thing we want to see. So, I am calling on other contractors to also sponsor students to the skills training institute. When they finish, you give them starter-packs to start up something on their own” Gov Eno Stressed.

He however, directed the commissioner for education to ensure that 25,000 copies of those exercise books are distributed to schools in Oruk Anam while the other 25,000 can be shared to other schools across the state.

Speaking on the road project, Pastor Eno who was also full of praises to Amitec for quality delivery, expressed satisfaction that a project inherited from his predecessor at 50 percent has been completed. He promised to complete all other economically- viable inherited projects across the state while directing that solar street lights be fixed on the whole stretch of the 23km road.

Speaking earlier, the Managing Director of Amitec, Chief Aiman Saimua who was grateful to Governor Eno for his developmental strides and passion for rural development, said the company’s donation was simply to complement the Government’s visible effort in making life better for the citizens. His speech reads in parts:

“I feel honoured to have been chosen to handle this transformative project which represents a testimony that government in Akwa Ibom State is a continuum.

“The entire stretch of this road traverses 15 villages, out of which 10 of those villages belong to the 12.5km that was handled by Amitec.

“Therefore, to complement the developmental strides of the state government, we will donate 10 water projects for the 10 villages within our section, donate 50,000 copies of branded exercise books to the education ministry and also sponsor initially, 5 persons to DASAC.

I recently watched a Christian movie that was both deeply touching and full of insight. But one statement at the end of the movie, made by Pastor Laju Iren, has been ringing in my head ever since:

"It’s better to be late in my calendar and be timely in God’s calendar."

How powerful is that?

So often, we become impatient and feel like God isn’t answering our prayers. But one thing we must remember is this: Our calendar is not the same as God’s calendar.

As individuals, if we truly want to walk with God, we must learn to exhibit absolute patience. Patience is a virtue, and as believers seeking His face, we must trust that His timing is always perfect.

Until I write to you again,
I'm Oyin

GOV ENO CELEBRATES HUMILITY GLORY MISSION, FOUNDER, ON 35 YEARS OF IMPACTFUL MISSION

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has felicitated with The Humility Glory Mission, and its President and Founder, Rev Dr. Sylvia Imoh, on the successful hosting of the church's 34th annual Convention and 35 years of impactful gospel mission.

The Governor extended his felicitation at the closing service of the Convention which had as theme: "I am Unstoppable," held at Blazing Glory Prayer Camp Ground, Nsit Ibom Local Government Area.

He expressed gratitude to God for the lives which God has used the mission to transform in the 35 years of its existence.

Earlier in her message on the topic "The Hand of God," Rev Imoh said everyone blessed with talents and has value will face some opposition, but added that opposition in life is not entirely bad, as God will use same to prepare those who face it for higher glory.

She noted that most people failed because they look on the faces of men, instead of looking on Jesus, "The author and finisher of our faith," as the ultimate in finding solutions to their challenges, and success in their life endeavours.

The service which also had in attendance the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Elder Udeme Otong, State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Elder Aniekan Akpan, Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah, Head of Civil Service, Elder Effiong Essien, Executive Assistant/Chief Delivery Advisor, Mr. Aniefiok Johnson, House of Assembly, and others, featured praises, worship, Bible competition and choir ministrations.

Media Unit
Govt. House, Uyo
30/3/25

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ARISE AGENDA: GOV ENO DELIVERS ROAD PROJECT TO ORUK -ANAM LGA

In keeping with the tenets of the Arise Agenda blueprint of Akwa Ibom State government which takes developments to the grassroots, the State Governor, His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno, has commissioned a-23km Ikot Okoro/Ikot Ekaide Road with 2Nos. Bridges at Oruk- Anam LGA.

Details shortly

Media Unit
Government House, Uyo
29/3/25

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GOV ENO ATTENDS MAIDEN GRADUATION CEREMONY OF DASAC

Akwa Ibom State Governor, His Excellency ,Pastor Umo Eno was the special guest at the maiden graduation ceremony of trainees at the Dakkada Skill Acquisition Center, DASAC, Ikot Ada Idem , Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area.

Details shortly.

Media Unit
Government House,Uyo
29/3/25

GOV ENO PAYS LAST RESPECT TO LATE BARR. BEN UDOWA

...describes him as a friend and man of many parts

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has commiserated with Mrs Lydia Udowa and family on the demise of her husband, Late Barr Ben Udowa.

In a condolence message delivered to the deceased family during the funeral held at The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Region Region 49 Headquarters, Eket, Governor Eno said the loss of a spouse, especially at such a relatively young age, evokes a deep sense of grief, assuring them that the whole state share in their painful moment.

He described the late Barr Udonwa as a man of many parts, a financial services expert, lawyer, entrepreneur, philanthropist, mentor and a beloved community leader, adding that he had inspired many to chart a course of personal development and growth.

The Governor observed that the deceased successfully led his multidisciplinary group of companies, Madelyn Group, and served the State meritoriously until his sad passing as the Executive Director, Other Investments in the Akwa Ibom State Investment Corporation (AKICORP), and distinguished himself as a dependable and far-sighted member of the critical agency.

He noted that as a good friend, late Barr Udowa believed and supported him wholeheartedly, a gesture which culminated to his successful campaign and subsequent emergence as Governor of the State in the 2023 general elections.

The State Chief Executive therefore urged the bereaved family to take solace in the fact that despite his short sojourn on earth, he was able to record a lot of impactful achievements, touched many lives and lived a life defined by Christian virtues, and prayed God to rest the soul of the departed.

The wife of the deceased, Mrs Lydia Udowa, thanked the Governor for leading State government functionaries to give her late husband the last respect, saying that the family is grateful for the gesture.

Mrs Udowa spoke of her late husband as a good and humble man, saying, "from the huge pouring of condolences from groups and individuals, my husband has been described as an exceptional man of great virtue."

Media Unit
Government House, Uyo
28/3/25

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RAMADAN FAST : GOV. ENO FETES MUSLIM COMMUNITY

Akwa Ibom State Governor , His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno, in company of his Executive Council members, joined the State Muslim Community in "Iftar" a special banquet to break the Ramadan Fast, at the Hilltop Mansion , Governor's Lodge , Uyo.

Details shortly

Media Unit
Government House, Uyo
227/3/24

GOV. UMO ENO INSPECTS FACILITIES AT DASAC AHEAD OF MAIDEN GRADUATION CEREMONY

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has expressed satisfaction with the facilities and trainings at the Dakkada Skills Acquisition Centre (DASAC), Ikot Ada Edem in Ibiono Ibom Local Area.

Governor Eno bared his mind during a brief stop over at the Centre while on his way to flag-off road constructions in Ibiono Ibom and Ikono Local Government Areas.

He said, "I am quite impressed by the standard of facilities, and training here. I came here unannounced and from what I have seen, it looks like the school is ready. You have seen it yourself. The Rector and her team are doing a great work here, and I am very proud of them."

The Governor also used the opportunity to visit Akwa Ibom State contingent to the Niger Delta Sports festival to be hosted in the State, who are camped in the facility, and charged them to strive for victory.

The Rector of the Institution, Prof. Enoidem Usoro, who conducted the Governor round the facilities at the centre spoke on the viability of the center, noting that the facilities and their products are world class.

She assured everyone that the trainees are equipped with requisite skills to enable them excel in their chosen professions, and invited the Governor to the graduation ceremony of the first batch of trainees scheduled for Saturday March 29, 2025.

The Dakkada Skills Acquisition Centre boasts of schools of Fashion, Catering, Agribusiness, ICT, Metal Technology, Wood Technology, among others.

Media Unit
Government House, Uyo
27/3/25