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Global Perspectives, 4 Lanes, Uyo (2025)

05/07/2025

Gov Eno Increases State Allowance for Corps Members from N5,000 to ₦20,000 Monthly

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved an increase in the monthly state allowance for NYSC members serving in the state from N5,000 to ₦20,000 with effect from August 1st, 2025.

The Governor made this announcement during Day Two of the State Delivery Meeting, held today, Friday, July 4, 2025, at the Banquet Hall of Government House, Uyo.

He explained that the increment is to support the Federal Government’s ₦77,000 monthly allowance, helping corps members meet their basic needs.
“Over 10,000 corps members are posted to Akwa Ibom annually. We must continue to encourage and support them,” the Governor said .

This development follows his recent approval for the reconstruction of the NYSC Orientation Camp at Ikot Itie Idung in Nsit Atai, as part of ongoing efforts to improve the welfare of corps members in the state.

Established in 1973, the National Youth Service Corps is a one-year compulsory service scheme for Nigerian graduates below the age of 30. It was created to foster national integration, unity, and development by deploying young graduates to states outside their region of origin for community service, education, and nation-building efforts.

Akwa Ibom State has remained one of the most welcoming and safest destinations for NYSC members, with corps members actively contributing to sectors such as education, healthcare, agriculture, and rural development.

With this latest move, Governor Eno continues to demonstrate a leadership style anchored on compassion, inclusiveness, and strategic support for the next generation.

05/07/2025

𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗠𝗬: 𝗔𝗞𝗛𝗔 𝗪𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗢𝗥 𝗘𝗡𝗢 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗟

The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has called on the State Governor Pastor Umo Bassey Eno PhD to give assent to the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly Fund Management Bill.

The resolution of the House followed Matter of Urgent Public Importance brought before the House by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Kufre Edidem during Thursday 3rd July, 2025 Plenary.

Seeking to create an enabling working environment and transparency in the management of funds in the House, the Bill was passed by the House on 12 October, 2023 awaiting assent by the Governor.

Rt. Hon. Edidem narrated that with the Governor giving assent to the Bill will go a long way of ensuring accountability, transparency, financial independence and efficiency of the House in the discharge of it's constitutional responsibilities.

He however expressed concern that since the Bill was passed into law there has not any action taken by the Governor on the Bill.

"Disturbed that since the passage of the Bill into law and presentation of same to the Executive Governor, no action has been taken, neither is there any official communication or indication to guide this House on further legislative steps that may be taken in line with section 100 of the 1999 constitution Federal Republic of Nigeria (as altered)".

He further said with the Bill assented to by the Governor, it would sustain harmonious working relationship which has existed over the years with the executive arm of government in the interest of peace, progress and prosperity of the people.

The Motion to receive the matter was moved by Member Mkpat Enin, Hon. Uwem Imo-Ita and seconded by honourable member Uyo, Hon. Uwemedimo Asuquo

In his ruling, the Speaker Rt. Hon. Udeme Otong directed the Clerk Mrs Nsikakabasi Orok to remind the Governor on the matter for urgent action.

The house adjourned plenary to reconvene Thursday, 10 July, 2025.

Obtain a copy of the Hansard which contains the Verbatim Report of the Plenary Proceedings from the Assembly.

Juliana Udoh
Publications and Information Department
AKHA.

16/05/2025

𝗔𝗞𝗛𝗔 𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗢𝗳 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗔'𝗜𝗯𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗚𝗔𝘀

The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly (AKHA) adopted the year ended December 2023 Audited Account Report of the 31 Local Government Areas of the state.

The report was presented before the House by the Chairman, House Committee on Public Account, Hon. Eric Akpan, during Thursday's Plenary.

Recall that, on Thursday, 27 February, 2025, the House resolved and committed the audited account of the 31 Local Government Councils to the House Committee on Public Accounts for further legislative actions.

While presenting the report, Hon. Akpan disclosed that the Committee took time to review the 2023 unresolved queries of each council and the amount involved which was captured in the domestic reports of the Auditor- General for Local Government.

According to him, having invited the relevant officers of the council, the Committee considered its report based on merit.

He said the Committee successfully reviewed and waived several cases, having satisfied with the explanation and justified documents tendered as evidence by the councils, as well some other cases the Committee was not satisfied with which it considered pending.

The House thereafter dissolved into the Committee on the Whole and adopted 10 observations, including refusal of council officials to retire advances granted for official assignments and 12 recommendations with a charge to the Auditor -General Local Government, State Accountant General, Salary Consultant Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and Local Government Service Commission to draw up modalities to ensure that all outstanding arrears and advances in the councils' books of account are either retired or written off as the case may be in all the councils.

The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Udeme Otong therefore, directed the Clerk, Mrs Nsikakabasi Orok to forward the resolution of the House to the appropriate quarters.

Meanwhile, the House adjourned Plenary to reconvene Tuesday, 20th May, 2025, at 10am.

Obtain a copy of the Hansard which contains the Verbatim Report of the Plenary Proceedings from the Assembly.

Juliana Okokon
Publications and Information Department
AKHA.

14/05/2025

𝗔𝗞𝗛𝗔 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗧𝗼 𝗔'𝗜𝗯𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱.

The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly (AKHA) has pledged to provide more legislative support to the Akwa Ibom State Police Command in the fight against crime.

The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Udeme Otong, made this known on Tuesday while playing host to the Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Police Command, Baba Mohammed Azare at the Assembly Complex, Uyo.

According to him, the 8th Assembly under his leadership was committed to work hand- in -hand with the police force in other to combat crime to the barest minimum in the state.

"The Commissioner, we're here to partner and to support you to achieve the Arise Agenda of his Excellency, the Governor, Pastor Umo Eno PhD, in ensuring that there's sustainable peace in Akwa Ibom State. We'll not hesitate to give you any kind of support you need to maintain peace in Akwa Ibom State," he said.

He therefore, commended the Commissioner of Police for his good work in the area of combating crime, and also urged him to do more for the people to keep enjoying sustainable peace in the state.

Earlier, the Commissioner of Police, Baba Mohammed Azare thanked the Speaker and the members of the House of Assembly for a warm reception given to him and his team, saying that it showed the readiness of the Assembly to partner with the Police in the fight against crime in the state.

The Police Boss said he had already hit the ground running to sustain peace in the state, adding that the police force had so far recorded significant progress in preventing crimes in the state.

Juliana Okokon
Publications and Information Department
AKHA

06/05/2025

The EFCC has confirmed that social critic Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), will soon be charged to court.

EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, in an interview with BBC News Pidgin, said VDM was arrested following multiple petitions alleging cyberstalking. “We arrested him to respond to a series of allegations raised against him by some petitioners.

We will release him when he meets the bail conditions and we will take the case to court as soon as possible. We are law-abiding,” he stated. When asked if the case had anything to do with Guaranty Trust Bank, Oyewale clarified that the petitions came from different individuals and emphasized that the EFCC owes petitioners a duty of protection.

DAILY POST reports that VDM was arrested on Friday by EFCC operatives over an undisclosed offense. His arrest came shortly after he revealed plans to visit a GTBank branch in Abuja to report an alleged deduction from his mother’s account.

03/05/2025

𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧 𝙊𝙩𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙊𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙢 𝙊𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙊𝙪𝙩𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝘼𝙩 𝙉𝙄𝙇𝘿𝙎 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙥

The Speaker, Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Udeme Otong, has expressed optimism that the outcome for the training workshop organized by the Nigeria Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies would improve ethical compliance and uphold legislative integrity for sustainable development.

The Speaker stated this while delivering his opening remarks at a 3-day capacity building workshop for state legislators in Abuja on Thursday, 1st May, 2025.

The workshop which aimed at deepening understanding of legislative practices, also geared at fostering transparency and good governance among the three arms of government.

According to him, the workshop would offer a strategic opportunity to bridge the existing gaps and build the capacity of lawmakers to fulfill mandates more effectively.

His words: "as the saying goes, "the morning tells the day." From what I have seen so far, this workshop is well-thought out and well-organized. I have no doubt that it will meet it's objectives of strengthening legislative work at the state level".

The Speaker applauded the State Governor, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno for always being at the Frontline of advocating for capacity building and acquisition training and workshops.

While commending NILDS for organizing the programme, he acknowledged that the place of knowledge in human existence should not be given less attention, and described knowledge "as a light upon our paths".

"Even in secular terms, we often say, knowledge is power. Indeed, knowledge is not just power, it is the light upon our paths. It is in this light that I consider it a great privilege for myself, my distinguished colleagues, and key staff of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly to participate in this capacity building workshop organized by NILDS", he said.

In his welcoming address, the Director General of the NILDS, Professor Abubakar Sulaiman highlighted the importance of the workshop as it would play a major role in sharpening the skills of the lawmakers.

He said understanding the Ethics, Privileges, Procedures and Standing Orders of the House would help in protecting the sanctity of the legislative institution for which the thematic topics carefully selected to address the gaps would generate discussions and debate.

He therefore, thanked the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Udeme Otong, members and the management staff of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly for their commitment and dedication to the programme.

Also speaking, Senator (Dr.) Ita Solomon Enang advocated for the Principles of Separation of Powers and mutual relationship between the three arms of government, saying by following the Principles of Separation of Powers, it would fully grant the legislature the constitutional powers to carry out their responsibilities effectively without any interference or influence from other arms of government.

Others who made presentation during the event include; Dr. Shiuaibu Danwaka, Director Legal NILDS, Senior Research Fellow NILDS, Dr. Usman Ibrahim, Prof. Ephraim Essien, Dr. John Olanrewaju amongst others.

Juliana Okokon
Publications and Information Department
AKHA.

24/04/2025

61 HEARTY CHEERS TO OUR GOLDEN GOVERNOR

Your Excellency,

On behalf of the Speaker and the entire members of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, we extend our warmest congratulations and heartfelt best wishes to you on the joyous occasion of your 61st birthday. This milestone offers a moment of reflection and gratitude for a life dedicated to selfless service, purposeful leadership, and unwavering commitment to the growth and development of our dear state.

As a visionary leader and compassionate shepherd, your journey from the pulpit to the pinnacle of public service continues to inspire many. Your Excellency, you have brought to governance a refreshing sense of humility, integrity, and clarity of purpose, guided by your deep faith and love for the people. Under your stewardship, Akwa Ibom State has continued to witness a climate of peace, unity, and steady progress across critical sectors.

Your ARISE Agenda has become more than a policy framework; it is a testament to your commitment to inclusivity, rural development, youth empowerment, and sustainable economic growth. We are proud to partner with you in building a state where every citizen is given the opportunity to thrive and contribute meaningfully to our collective destiny.

As a House of Assembly, we remain resolute in our support and collaboration with your administration for the best to be accomplished in the state. We are confident that with your continued leadership, Akwa Ibom will achieve greater heights, and the aspirations of our people will be further realized through responsible legislation and people-oriented governance.

On this special day, we join your family, friends, and all Akwa Ibomites in celebrating your life, your achievements, and the enduring impact of your leadership. May God continue to bless you with wisdom, strength, and good health as you lead our state with grace and conviction.

Happy 61st Birthday, Your Excellency!

Signed:
Rt. Hon. (Elder) Udeme Otong,
Speaker, Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly ( AKHA).

23/04/2025

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21/04/2025

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17/04/2025

AKHA Recommends Perimeter Fencing And Live-in Quarters For Teachers In Secondary Schools

The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly (AKHA) has adopted recommendations on the need for the State Government to commence perimeter fencing and live- in quarters for secondary schools teachers in the State.

This was sequel to a report presented to the House by the Chairman House Committee on Education, Hon. Kenim Onofiok during Thursday's plenary.

In the motion tittled, "Urgent need to commence fencing of secondary schools and provide live- in quarters for teachers in rural areas of Akwa Ibom State is aimed at improving educational outcomes leading to the achievement of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Recall that on Thursday, 1st February, 2024, the House received the motion and mandated Committee on Education to meet with Chairmen of the State Secondary Education Board and State Technical Schools Board for further legislative action. The motion was brought before the House by Member representing Etinan State Constituency, Hon. Uduak- Obong Ekpo Ufot.

While presenting the report, the Chairman Committee on Education said the Committee immediately swung into action by inviting stakeholders from the Ministry including Commissioner for Education, Chairmen, State Secondary Education Board, Permanent Secretaries to discuss on the matter.

"The Committee swung into action by inviting Hon. Commissioner for Education, Chairmen, State secondary education Board and Technical Schools Board, Permanent Secretaries and Principal Officers. On Wednesday, March 20, 2024, the Committee met with the above listed stakeholders and discussed extensively on the matter" She said.

The House thereafter dissolved into the committee on the whole and adopted two recommendations of the report. At the Committee of the Whole, the House the recommended that the State Government should graciously extend the fencing of schools to every local government area in the state and also prioritize the building of live-in quarters for teachers to provide accommodation and improve productivity of teachers on the State.

Motion for the adoption of the report was moved by the House Leader , Hon. Sunday Johnny and seconded by the ChiefWhip of the House, Rt. Hon. Effiong Johnson.

In his ruling, the Speaker Rt. Hon.(Elder) Udeme Otong directed, Mrs Nsikakabasi Orok to communicate the resolution of the House to appropriate quarters.

Meanwhile, the House has adjourned plenary to Thursday,24th April 2025 at 10.a.m.

Press Unit,
Office of the Speaker, Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly (AKHA).

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