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The Highlight, Uyo (2025)

28/07/2025

Gov. Eno congratulates Super Falcons

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has congratulated the Super Falcons on their historic triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, where they clinched the title for a record 10th time after an impressive comeback win against Morocco.

In a statement by the Commissioner for Sports, Elder Paul Bassey, the governor poured enconmiums on the team during a chat with top government functionaries and members of his state executive council.

Governor Eno described the Falcons’ victory as a proud moment for every Nigerian and a true reflection of the strength, determination, and resilience of Nigerian women team.

The football friendly Governor of the year 2025 also used the occasion to charge the men national team, the Super Eagles to sustain the tempo and follow the example of the Falcons by going to Morrocco to clinch the upcoming African Nations Cup.

The win marks Nigeria’s 10th WAFCON title, extending their record as the most successful team in the tournament’s history.

28/07/2025

Governor Otti Celebrates Abia-Born Super Falcons Stars

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has celebrated two proud daughters of Abia, Esther Okoronkwo and Christy Ucheibe, for their outstanding roles in Nigeria’s victory at WAFCON 2025 in Morocco.

He hailed Okoronkwo’s heroic display in the final, where she scored a penalty, made two assists, and was named Woman of the Match.

The Governor praised Ucheibe for her solid contributions throughout the tournament.

He said their performance brought pride and honor to Abia State and the entire nation.

22/07/2025

Akwa Ibom Police Command Disburses over N37m to Families of Fallen Officers

Akwa Ibom State Police Command has disbursed over N37 million to families of police officers who lost their lives in active service.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare presented the cheques to 33 beneficiaries.

He, said the payment, totaling N37,280,296.36, was made on behalf of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun under the IGP Family Welfare and Group Life Assurance Schemes.

Describing the initiative as a bold commitment to the welfare of fallen heroes' families, CP Azare emphasized that the gesture is not just financial but symbolic affirming that the sacrifices made by the deceased officers would never be forgotten.

He praised the Inspector General for his continued concern for the well-being of police officers and reiterated the Force’s dedication to sustaining welfare schemes for both serving and deceased personnel.

The CP further encouraged the beneficiaries mostly next-of-kin of the late officers, to use the funds wisely to honor the memory of their loved ones and to ensure family stability in their absence.

The event took place at the State Police Headquarters, Uyo.

21/07/2025

SECURITY

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one Pius Pius for allegedly vandalizing electricity transformers in Abak Local Government Area and its environs.

The Command's Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, who confirmed the arrest, said a search was carried out in his house.

The items recovered included a human skull, one transformer step-down insulator, one circuit breaker, one electric metre, and fuses.

21/07/2025

HIGHLIGHTS OF HON. ELDER ANIEFIOK Nkom’s ACHIEVEMENTS

The Chairman of Ikot Ekpene Local Government, Hon. (Elder) Aniefiok Nkom has shown commitment to restore the glory of Ikot Ekpene 1951, and make the First the Best.

The Chairman, Hon. Nkom has made remarkable strides across key sectors.

The sectors include infrastructure, education, environment, healthcare, and economic empowerment.

✅ 1. Infrastructure & Public Utilities

➡️Provision of office furniture for both the Executive and Legislative Councils.

➡️ Repairs of the Council-owned 65KVA power generating plant.

➡️Rehabilitation of the local government-owned road grading equipment (abandoned for 12 years).

➡️Rural Road Grading: The Chairman has embarked on rural grading of several roads and intends to cut across the 12 wards in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area. Among the graded roads are;

Ward 12:
-Okonko Road, Ikot Obong Otoro
-Ikot Udo Oboro, Adatak Road

Ward 11:
-Ntok Eben Road
-Atai Essien Adatak Road
-Atan Road

Ward 10:
-Nyaraenyin Ikot Ubo Road
-Customary Court Road

Ward 4:
-Ikot Effiong Street
-Udo Eboi Street
-Ikot Essien Street

➡️Rehabilitation & Maintenance of Tarred Roads: In a bid to ensure and uphold maintenance culture, Hon Nkom has repaired existing tarred roads in the area.

The roads repaired include;
-Dibue Road
-Ikono Road Junction
-Chubb Road by Umuahia Road
-Market Road by Umuahia Road
-Essien Road
-Old Itu Road
-Abiakpo Road
-Ibiakpan Road
-Igbo Hall by Etok Akpan

➡️Installation of speed bumps at strategic locations for road safety.

➡️Renovation of the old Council Secretariat Complex.

➡️Restoration of solar lighting at Ikot Ekpene Plaza.

➡️Expansion and completion a new ultra-modern motor park.

➡️Initiation construction of a truck park at Ibiakpan (ongoing).

✅ 2. Environmental Sanitation

➡️Evacuation of refuse from illegal dumpsites.

➡️Desilt blocked gutters to improve drainage and prevent flooding at:
-Old Firing
-Ekanem Udim
-Etok Akpan
-Market Road
-Ikot Akpan Omon
-Ikot Ebienyem
-Atan Road

➡️Reclamation of public spaces and motorways for civic and commercial use.

✅ 3. Education & Youth Development

➡️Payment of school fees and provided educational support to students.

➡️Sponsorship of JAMB registration for over 50 indigent students.

➡️Sponsorship of 60 indigenes currently enrolled in tertiary institutions.

➡️Distribution of educational materials to indigent pupils.

✅ 4. Healthcare & Social Welfare

➡️Provision of medical support to indigent residents.

➡️Initiation of model farm project to support vulnerable members of the community.

✅ 5. Economic Empowerment

➡️Training and empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)

➡️Provision of business grants to support local entrepreneurs.

➡️Training of local farmers in home gardening for food security and income generation.

➡️Sponsorship of 13 beneficiaries to the Dakadda Skill Acquisition Program.

➡️ Training and empowerment of Registered Cooperative Societies.

➡️Launching of IK-CONET (Ikot Ekpene Cooperative Network) to activate entrepreneurship clusters.

➡️ In addition, Hon Nkom led administration has mapped out sites for the construction of Raffia City Mall and Shopping Complex in the area, saying construction will soon commence as these will boost the economy as well attract investors into the local government.

➡️ Also, Launching of Employment Portal Webpage underway .

➡️In commendation to his laudable achievements, Hon. Aniefiok Nkom have been honoured with Awards from various groups.

The administration of Hon Aniefiok Nkom has been characterised by a commitment towards improving the lives of citizens and resident of Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area as more developmental projects are mapped out for the overall growth and restoration of the area.

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Ikot Ekpene LGA

18/07/2025

Akwa Ibom Chief Judge frees mentally challenged girl, 122 other inmates

The Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Justice Ekaete Obot, on Friday, announced the release of 123 inmates, including an 18-year-old mentally challenged girl said to have been eating foam and other objects while in custody.

Obot granted freedom to the inmates during the second quarter of 2025 tour of the Medium Security Custodial Centres, which began on Monday and ended on Friday at the Uyo Correctional Centre.

Of the 123 released inmates, four were from the Ikot Abasi custodial centre; 17 from the Eket centre; 29 from the Ikot Ekpene centre; while 73 regained their freedom at the Uyo Custodial Centre.

18/07/2025

HON. NKOM SPONSORS FOURTEEN TRAINEES INTO DASAC

Fourteen Trainees from Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area have been inducted into the Dakkada Skills Acquisition Centre(DASAC).

The trainees were inducted among others, on the 18th July, 2025 during the 2nd Cohort Induction ceremony at DASAC, Ikot Ada Idem, Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area.

Speaking, the Chairman of Ikot Ekpene, Hon. Aniefiok Nkom said, his administration's sponsorship for the trainees was out of his commitment and recognition of creativity, resilience, that would boost potentials of youths in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area as well as upscaling skills, and unlocking their future.

Hon. Nkom reiterated that, skill acquisition by youths of the area was pertinent, stating that, such would position them in the evolving opportunities in various sectors.

According to him, "acquiring right skills is necessary as such will give ample avenue and equipped the youth to lead, innovate, and effect lasting change in their communities".

"My administration is committed to youth empowerment, skill and human capacity development", he added.

The trainees drawn from the twelve wards in the Local Government Area include, Anthony Monday Akpan, Aniekpeno Godwin Nwayen, Kenoly Heekar Ebong, Godwin Udo John, Etebom Ekure Etebom, Ime Friday Uwah, and Sophia Michael Christopher.

Others are, Raphael Sylvester Essiet, Emek Ukpong Umoren, Nnabuk Gabriel Etim, Precious Akaninyene Amos, Queen Aniedi James, Edidiong Nathaniel Robert, as well as Emmanuel Michael Mbukitiehe.

Otobong Eshiet
18th July, 2025

14/07/2025

HON. NKOM SETS DEADLINE FOR VERIFICATION OF DOCUMENTATION TO LG ESTATE RESIDENTS
..Announces Site for Construction of Shopping Mall

People currently occupying and residing in any property owned by the Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area without official documentation and verification by the Council have been given two weeks ultimatum, effective Monday, 14th July, 2025 to submit and present valid documents for verification.

The Chairman of the Ikot Ekpene Local Government, Hon. Aniefiok Nkom gave the directive saying there was need to take stock of all local government properties, advising residents to comply with the directive, as illegal structures will be brought down.

Hon. Nkom gave the directive to the residents today, during the July edition of the monthly Covenant Service organised by the local government on the theme, “Faith in Christ with the Cross” at the Ikot Ekpene Town Hall.

He said, “ anybody that is living in any government property without any valid document during this verification exercise, should indicate for proper documentation as illegal occupant shall be evicted”

Hon. Nkom who said the exercise is conducted to keep track of government-owned property, as well as understanding the overall housing stock and estate market within its jurisdiction, revealed that the directive was from the State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno.

Similarly, he revealed plans to construct a Shopping Complex at the newly acquired location from the State Government.

While announcing the activities of his administration, the Council Helmsman said, thirteen(13) indigenes from Ikot Ekpene are currently at Dakadda Skill Acquisition Centre and thirty (30)candidates to commence ICT training at NiTDS.

He called for collective collaboration for peace , unity and progress in the area, as well urged the youth to be creative and innovative for the overall growth of the local government

While appreciating the Fathers of faith and all citizens for attending the Covenant Service, he said his office is open for positive idea and contributions.

Delivering the sermon on the theme, “Faith in Christ with the Cross”, drawn from Ephesians 2:8-13, Rev. Prince Amba of Fortress of Hope Gospel Centre, said, faith in Christ means demonstration of love, forgiveness of sin, victory over death, a call to discipleship, peace and reconciliation as well, connects man to God.

He admonished that, faith must impact on the community by strengthening community bond, promote moral and ethical framework as well foster social responsibilities.

Otobong Eshiet
14th July, 2025

13/07/2025

HON.NKOM PERFORMS KICK-OFF FOR PATRICK UMOH'S UNITY CUP
..Cheers Ikot Ekpene ward 10 to victory

The Chairman of Ikot Ekpene Local Government, Hon. Aniefiok Nkom today performed the kick-off for the second-round match between Ikot Ekpene Ward 10 and Obot Akara Ward 2, as part of the ongoing Ikot Ekpene Federal Constituency Unity Cup tournament.

The tournament is sponsored by Hon. (Dr) Patrick Umoh, Member representing Ikot Ekpene/Essien Udim/Obot Akara Federal Constituency in the National Assembly.

The match which took place today, 13th July, 2025 at the Ikot Ekpene Township Stadium in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area ended in a 4–nil victory in favour of Ikot Ekpene Ward 10 which earned them a place in the quarter-finals.

Speaking shortly after the kick-off, the council chairman, Hon. Nkom commended the lawmaker, Barrister Patrick Umoh for promoting unity and development through sports.

He noted that the tournament was a platform for discovering young football talents and projecting them to the world.

“This tournament is not just about football, It’s about building bridges of unity, developing our youths, and showcasing the best of our constituency. I’m happy my Ward won today, and I believe they have what it takes to go all the way and win the trophy,” Hon. Nkom expressed delight.

Hon Nkom was joined by his counterpart from Obot Akara, Rt. Hon. Simon Dominic.

09/07/2025

GOV. UMO ENO GIFTS WIDOW ARISE HOME, ₦500,000

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has delivered a new and furnished two-bedroom ARISE Compassionate Home to Madam Theresa Joseph Emmanuel, a widow from Oku Abak Village in Abak Local Government Area.

The Governor was represented by the Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Dr. Ubong Inyang.

Handing over the keys and a cheque of ₦500,000 to the beneficiary, Dr. Inyang described the initiative as a practical expression of Governor Eno’s humane leadership style and commitment to social equity.

Chairman of Abak Local Government, Mrs. Ime Charles, praised the Governor for his gender-sensitive and people-oriented leadership, calling him “a leader with a heart” for choosing a widow as the home recipient.

Madam Theresa Joseph Emmanuel in a reaction expressed heartfelt gratitude to Governor Eno and all stakeholders whose contributions have given her a renewed sense of hope and belonging.

09/07/2025

Akwa Ibom Partners FG To Strengthen M&E Systems In MDAs

The Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, has commenced a three-day Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) System Compliance Assessment Exercise.

The exercise, which began on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, is taking place at the conference room of the Ministry in Uyo and will run through July 11.

The exercise is a major step towards enhancing transparency and service delivery in governance.

The assessment, the first of its kind at the sub-national level, aims at evaluating the strength of M&E systems across key Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the state, with a view to identifying areas of strength, highlighting gaps, and providing technical support for improved accountability and implementation of government programmes.

Declaring the event open, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Linus Nkan, expressing appreciation to the Federal Government for selecting Akwa Ibom as the pilot state for the compliance assessment.

He commended the collaborative effort between the national and state governments to strengthen institutional M&E frameworks, noting that the exercise aligns with the ARISE Agenda of His Excellency, Governor Umo Eno, PhD.

The lead of the visiting team from the National Monitoring and Evaluation Department, Mrs. Mary Inwang, outlined the objectives of the assessment, stressing the need to understand the status of M&E in MDAs, address systemic gaps, and offer capacity support for sustainable improvements. She described the initiative as vital to ensuring all tiers of government are able to track and report on development outcomes effectively.

The exercise marks a significant milestone in institutionalizing a results-based M&E culture at the sub-national level, setting the stage for evidence-informed decision-making and improved developmental outcomes across the State.

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MBEP

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