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The Highlight, Uyo (2026)

12/03/2026

UTL TRUST MANAGEMENT SERVICE TO PARTNER IKOT EKPENE LGA ON DEVELOPMENT

UTL Trust Management Services, a Nigerian development trustee firm, has sought a partnership that would guarantee return on investment and drive development in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area, particularly through a business investment platform.

This follows the strategic development initiative of the Local Government Chairman, Hon. Aniefiok Nkom, aimed at strengthening investment, creating opportunities, and fostering collaboration.

The Chairman of Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area, Hon. Aniefiok Nkom, on Thursday, 12th March 2026, received a delegation from UTL Trust Management Services Limited at the Council Secretariat to explore opportunities for collaboration and investment in the area.

In his remarks, he tasked the delegation with embarking on aggressive sensitization and public education for business owners and entrepreneurs on the importance of entrusting their business funds to trust funds and insurance schemes.

Highlighting the potentials and opportunities within the area, he urged the team to establish their presence locally, assuring them of his administration’s commitment to transparency and accountability.

Hon. Nkom expressed enthusiasm about the potential partnership, highlighting the area’s investment-friendly environment and opportunities for growth, which he noted would deliver tangible benefits to the people.

Speaking earlier, the Managing Director of UTL Asset Management, Mr. Stephen Igwenwanne, commended the Council Chairman for the developmental strides recorded under his administration.

Mr. Igwenwanne explained that UTL Trust Management Services Limited, formerly known as Union Trustees Limited, operates as a registered trustee, providing services including estate planning and trust management, with a focus on assisting both public and private entities.

He added that UTL Trust Management Services is interested in partnering with individuals and corporate entities in Ikot Ekpene to invest in various sectors, including education loans and other development initiatives.

According to him, the partnership aims to boost economic growth and development in the area.

He further explained that UTL Trust Management Services Limited is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to carry out trusteeship and fund/portfolio management services.

In another development, a politically concerned group under the aegis of the APC Support Group Senator (Dr.) Godswill Obot Akpabio/Pastor Umo Bassey Eno PhD Ambassador presented an Award of Excellence in Town Planning to the Council Chairman, Hon. Aniefiok Nkom, in recognition of what it described as the developmental transformation experience in Ikot Ekpene.

Responding after receiving the award, Hon. Nkom lauded the group for supporting the re-election of President Bola Tinubu, the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno. He also urged the group to ensure that it becomes officially registered.

Otobong Eshiet
12 March 2026

09/03/2026

EMPLOYMENT PORTAL FOR RECRUITMENT OF QUALIFIED PERSONS IN IKOT EKPENE OPENS APRIL 1

An employment portal for the recruitment of qualified persons in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area is set to open on April 1.

The Chairman of the Local Government, Hon. Aniefiok Nkom announced today, March 9, during the March edition of the Monthly Covenant Service.

The service which took place at the Ikot Ekpene Town Hall has as theme “The Lord of Host Is With Us” (Ikot Ekpene), drawn from Psalms 46:5–8.

Hon. Nkom stated that the employment portal initiative will provide unemployed youths with access to job opportunities, offer easier access to job openings within the state, and serve as a platform where individuals can register and be matched with potential employers.

He stressed that the initiative will also contribute to reducing unemployment rates in the community.

Reiterating the Cooperative Societies Initiative of the State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, Hon. Nkom disclosed that 300 women in each ward will benefit from the programme and urged every ward to provide guarantors for participants.

He added that the initiative will encourage savings and financial inclusion, provide access to financial resources for businesses and individuals, foster economic empowerment, and support local economic growth through responsible financial practices.

The Chairman charged beneficiaries to utilize the funds efficiently, noting that the initiative represents a solid step toward achieving financial stability within the community.

Hon. Nkom also restated his administration’s commitment to ensuring that solar-powered boreholes are installed in all wards across the local government area.

Advising residents and citizens to embrace peace and unity, he implored union members and other stakeholders to eschew any acts capable of creating disunity in the area. He further urged them to contribute positively toward sustaining peace for progress and growth.

Delivering his homily on the theme “The Lord of Host Is With Us,” Bishop Godwin Akpaniko of Royal Gospel Ministry admonished that the presence of God in a person’s life assures success, the continual enjoyment of God’s goodness, and victory over life’s battles. He emphasized that such assurance can only be achieved through dependence on God.

The covenant service featured choir ministrations, prayer sessions, praise, and worship.

Otobong Eshiet
9th March, 2026

03/03/2026

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Ikot Ekpene Chairman Inspects Voter’s Registration at Mbiaso Ward 10

The Chairman of Ikot Ekpene LGA, Hon. Elder Aniefiok Nkom, visited his home ward, Mbiaso Ward 10, to inspect the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration.

The event took place at Primary School, Mbiaso, Ward 10, Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area.

Expressing satisfaction with the progress of the exercise, the Council Chairman, Elder Nkom hailed the INEC staff, Ward 10 stakeholders and team members for their good work and encouraged residents of the ward to actively participate in the exercise.

10/02/2026

EDO 2026: NIGER DELTA GAMES TORCH ARRIVES AKWA IBOM AMID POMP AND PAGEANTRY

Edidiong Stephen
Feb. 10. Uyo.

The games torch of the second Niger Delta Games, billed for Edo state from February 20 to 27, has arrived Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital.

The torch, the games' symbol of peace, strength and solidarity, commenced its tour of all nine competing Niger Delta states from Calabar, Cross River State, on Monday, February 9, before arriving Uyo today.

The torch bearer, Edidiong Umoafia, a bronze medallist at the Commonwealth Games, led other outstanding state athletes in a colourful procession, which was a roll call of the state's star athletes of the yesteryear and those of the present, from the headquarters of the ministry of sports to the globe roundabout along Wellington Bassey way, where the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, had already walked out to and was standing by to receive the torch in company with top government functionaries, the Managing Director of Dunamis-Icon Limited, Sir Itiako Ikpokpo, and management staff of the ministry of sports.

Addressing the gathering, Pastor Umo Eno declared the state's intention to participate in the games and to do so fairly and under healthy competition.

Represented by the Commissioner for Education, Professor Ubong Umoh, the Governor thanked Dunamis-Icon Limited, organizers of the games, and the NDDC, sponsors of the games, for the initiative which he said was a viable platform to promote peace, unite the people and harness the sports talents that abound in the Niger Delta.

According to the Governor, "The theme of the games, Beyond Oil: Harnessing Talents, succinctly reminds us, as leaders, that beyond our bountiful natural riches, there lies a plethora of potentialities that can be harnessed into hastening the progress and development of our region."

"Today, I am happy to receive the torch of unity, on behalf of our people, signifying our state’s readiness to participate in the second Niger Delta Games in Edo state. As I pass the torch back to the organizers for onward movement to other states, I beckon on my brother Governors in the region to embrace the message and lofty ideals behind the games by supporting the NDDC and Dunamis-Icon as they continue to work towards unveiling and propelling the sports talents that our region has been mightily blessed with."

In his remarks, the games consultant, Sir Ikpokpo, commended the state liaison committee for what he called an effective organization of the torch ceremony and assured that all modalities had been put in place to ensure a hitch-free outing when the games get under way in Edo state.

Speaking earlier, the commissioner for sports and chairman of the state liaison committee, Elder Paul Bassey, reflected on the benefits of the games and praised the organizers for the professional touch they have put to the games.

"I must commend Dunamis-Icon Limited for going beyond initiating this competition with all its attendant benefits, to bringing professionalism and in-depth dexterity to the organization of the games." "It is also a thing of immense joy that the NDDC has lived up to expectation by throwing its weight behind the games as a way of giving back to society."

Goodwill messages were received from the Head of Civil Service, Mrs Elsie Anietie Peters and the Commissioner for Youth Development, Dr Eketette Ekanem, while the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Sports, Mrs Rosemary Ubia, delivered the vote of thanks.

High point of the ceremony was the handing over of the torch to officials of Abia state which is the next destination on the torch tour.

After touring the other eight states of the Niger Delta region,the games torch will arrive Samuel Ogbemudia stadium, Benin city, Edo state, where it would stay lit from the opening ceremony on February 20 to the closing ceremony on February 26, before being handed over to the next host state of the annual multi-sports championship.

10/02/2026

IKOT EKPENE COUNCIL CHAIRMAN FLAGS OFF SECOND PHASE OF RURAL ROADS GRADING

The Chairman of Ikot Ekpene Local Government, Elder Aniefiok Nkom, has flagged off the second phase of rural roads grading, an ongoing exercise aimed at improving rural and infrastructural development.

The grading is enhancing access to several communities, easing the movement of residents, farm produce, and goods, while boosting local economic activities and addressing transportation challenges.

Roads currently being graded in this phase include Timber Market Close (off Abak Road), Abom Street (off Abak Road), Ndon Ide Road, Bishop EKPO Crescent (off Imek Road), INEC Road (off Abak Road), and Edede Street, all within Ikot Ekpene LGA.

The project underscores the Chairman’s commitment to grassroots development and continuous improvement of infrastructure across the local government area.

9/02/26

10/02/2026

NKOM CALLS FOR UNITY OF PURPOSE FOR IKOT EKPENE

The Chairman of Ikot Ekpene Local Government Council, Hon. Aniefiok Nkom, has described unity in purpose and faith as variables that drives impactful leadership, as he called for united purpose of mind for the growth and development of the local government area.

This was part of the charge he gave during the February edition of his administration's religious gathering code-named, Monthly Covenant Service, which held on the themed, "Let God’s Purpose be Established in Ikot Ekpene” drawn from Isaiah 46:9:11.

The monthly prayer summit has been stated by many as a spiritual platform that reflects the Chairman’s steadfast commitment to seeking divine guidance in governance.

At the event today, Hon. Nkom re-echoed the commitment of his administration towards the completion of ongoing projects at the end of this year and called for support, cooperation and prayer for the actualization, restoration of the glory of Ikot Ekpene, drawing visibly more Federal and State presence to the area.

The Council Chairman at the occasion expresseed his appreciation to the clergies, stakeholders, security operatives, royal fathers, women, youths, Council staff for joining him in the spiritual revival of the area.

Delivering his homily, Archbishop Emma Isong, who spoke on the theme, "Let God’s Purpose Be Established in Ikot Ekpene” said, reconciliation through forgiveness of one another must be imbibed for the purpose of God to be established.

While highlighting other needed tools needed to establish God's purpose for ikot Ekpene he said, unification that entails speaking in one voice, promoting and representing Ikot Ekpene in positive light as well as divine visitation and restoration.

The spirit filled session featured, praise and worship, including prayers for the Chairman, lawmakers at all levels, and other government functionaries, including the State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, President Bola Tinubu and the Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

Otobong Eshiet
9th February, 2026

06/02/2026

IKOT EKPENE CHAIRMAN HON. NKOM, HOST ACP BONIFACE ON SECURITY

The Chairman of Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area, Hon. Aniefiok Nkom received the Assistant Commissioner of Police, State Intelligence Department (SID), Akwa Ibom State, ACP Essien Peter Boniface, esc, on a familiarization tour aimed at strengthening security cooperation in the area.

The visit which held today, Thursday, 5th February, 2026 in the Council Secretariat also had in attendance Village Youth Presidents from the local government area.

Hon. Nkom in his remarks, appreciated the team from Nigeria Police Force for the visit, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to align with policies and programmes that would promote peace, security, and development.

The Chairman who lauded the cordial working relationship his administration has enjoyed with security operatives in the area, also assured them of continuous partnership that would enhance security and welfare of personnel and people in the local government while commending the Village Youth Presidents for keeping watch of their communities during the festive season and in other times.

Hon. Nkom reiterated that, with a proactive intelligence strategy, crime would be reduced to the lowest rate, and pledged government's synergy with the intelligence agencies to curb impending criminality, as well as providing necessary aid to support their services.

Reiterating his commitment to engaging youths from the area with skills acquisition, particularly at Dakkada Skills Acquisition Centre (DASAC), and in other skills acquisition centres, entreated the youths to support and cooperate with the State Intelligence Department with a promise to hold quarterly meetings for assessment.

Speaking earlier, the Assistant Commissioner of Police,State Intelligence Department (SID), Akwa Ibom State, ACP Essien Peter Boniface, esc, had said, the visit was to engage and collaborate with the council and youths in the local government area, which according to him, was necessitated to achieve sustainable peace and security in the areas of responsibilities and interest, through information gathering.

He said, the Intelligence Department has ventured into proactive intelligence strategy focusing on anticipating, identifying, neutralizing and capitalizing on opportunities before possible escalation which is against, reacting to insecurity and the impacts.

He urged the youth presidents to be vigilant and provide vital information for the maintenance of peace.

While commending the Chairman for fostering a peaceful environment that enables the security agency to effectively carry out their duties, also assured that, the State Intelligence Operative is professionally ready to not only fight crimes but has been equipped with security strategies that would guarantee and tame criminality, drugs as well as working closely with the community youths to sustain peace, law and order in the area, adding that, security is indispensable for the growth and development of every society.

Otobong Eshiet anipr
5th February, 2026

04/02/2026

HON. NKOM'S STEADY FEAT ON INFRASTRUCTURAL ADVANCEMENT

✍️ Otobong Eshiet

In the building block of a society's economic viability, advancement in infrastructure would always form a crux of development indices. With this, every development concerned leadership without hesitations therefore focuses on systematic construction, refurbishment – maintenance of physical structures—such as roads, among others.

This implies that in governance, the incorporation of Infrastructure in leadership agenda is basically designed to enhance economic productivity, foster social development, and improve quality of life, as well as serves as a driver for economic growth, and enabling commerce.

In Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area, the Chairman, Hon. Aniefiok Nkom has recognised the efficacy of enhancing economic growth through Infrastructure advancement, ensuring that, the blueprint of his seven points agenda is actualized, thus, rural road grading has become focal across various wards in the local government. Each of the twelve wards in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area so far Is enjoying rural road grading to thrive in local businesses with the local government receiving the dividends in revenue generation.

There is an ongoing construction of Shopping Complex in the city of Ikot Ekpene, the edifice has reached its advanced stage while the perimeter fencing works of the Raffia City Mall is equally receiving attention. Also the truck park construction is undergoing gradual development.

Being aware of impact of flooding, especially in damaging the texture of earth and impeding conducive work environment, the Chairman has constructed and
laid landscaping of the Office surroundings, an initiative that also guarantees and upgrade the aesthetics.

The significance and Impact of this development is structured to serve as an anchor for business operations, improve quality of lives, create jobs, and enhance cost effectiveness.

In assurance of Hon. Nkom’s solid move on delivering on his mantra of restoring the glory of Ikot Ekpene to its best, many are already echoing sounds of excitement of his administration as leading on a right course.

4/2/2026

28/01/2026

Hon. Nkom Congratulates Ikot Ekpene DASAC Graduates

The Chairman of Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area, Hon. Aniefiok Nkom has applauded indigenes of the local government area who completed their training from the Dakkada Skills Acquisition Centre (DASAC), Ikot Ada Idem, while advising them to leverage on the acquired skills in building thriving enterprises as well as outsourcing for employment at the State employment portals and other outlets.

Speaking today, 27th January, 2026 in his office while receiving the graduates who returned in gratitude to thank him for the sponsorship and other supports they received from the council chairman during their stay at the training programme, the Chairman urged them to exhibit the skills they learned at the Centre for development.

While commending artisans for their seal for excellence, especially in completing the programme with good grades, the Chairman specially applauded the three best graduating students for making Ikot Ekpene proud and promised to provide them with further necessary support.

Earlier, the spokesperson for the team, Mr. Ime Uwah, expressed appreciation to the Local Government Council Chairman for sponsoring the thirteen graduates through the DASAC programmes, saying, the visit was basically to thank the chairman for the magnanimity he showed them, leading to their hitch-free completion of the training programme, and prayed for divine blessing on him, and used the opportunity to solicit for support to aid start-up.

The Ikot Ekpene three best graduating trainees, Precious Akaninyene Anthony of Department of Microsoft Fundamentals, Anthony Akpakpan -Department of Civil and Building Technology, and Aniekpeno Godwin of the Department of Agriculture (Piggery).

It is on record that the Chairman of Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area, Hon. Aniefiok Nkom had sponsored thirteen youths to acquire skills at DASAC.

Otobong Eshiet
27/1/2026

28/01/2026

IKOT EKPENE CHAIRMAN RECEIVES GOVERNOR ENO FOR WOMEN SENSITISATION TOUR

In an array of reflective color of white attire on Arise Women wrappers were Ikot Ekpene Women in preparedness for awareness campaign tagged, Sensitisation Tour on Civic Responsibilities in readiness to declare their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Pastor Umo Eno

The women at the event were urged to engage in grassroots civic responsibilities that ensure women at various political units and wards participate in the ongoing voter registration, e-registration as well as APC party registration.

Launching the Women Sensitisation Tour on Civic Responsibilities at a ceremony held on the theme, “Women Arise” at the Ikot Ekpene Town-Hall today 26th January, 2026 the State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno represented by his deputy, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, lauded the women for their participation in community development, urging them to mobilise eligible women, and their children, citizens and residents to get their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), reiterating that, robust voter turnout will be required for 2027 polls.

The Akwa Ibom State Governor, advised women who have attained the age of 18, and those who misplaced or had damaged PVCs, to take advantage of the registration, replacement and revalidation exercise, participate in All Progressives Congress (APC) Membership Registration, adding that, one of the ways to influence development and governance at the grassroots and national levels entails citizens duty to discharge their civic responsibilities.

The Governor disclosed his administration's support for women and the belief for women capacity development, with the aim to contribute meaningfully to governance through the allocation of over 40 percent for women participation in governance in the State, adding that, the 2026 budget makes provision for ₦31 billion for empowerment, with ₦1 billion allocated to each local government area, from which women will be major beneficiaries.

In her remarks, the Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Mrs. Helen Obareki, urged the women to Arise in support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu, the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio and the State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno.

Setting the tone for event, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs. Inibehe Silas, had said, that the tour was organized to educate and empower women in local government areas across the State to aid them on effectively discharging their civic responsibilities.

In his welcome address, the Chairman of Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area, Hon Aniefiok Nkom commended the State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno for enduring inclusive leadership in his administration and applauding him for the developmental projects cited in Ikot Ekpene local government area including road construction, like the 1.1km spring road, and other road projects, the compassionate homes and the proposed international market and urged the women to ensure they acquire their voters’ cards to be eligible to participate and benefit from government programmes.

In a vote of thanks, the Wife of the Chairman, Mrs. Affiong Nkom who is also the Chapter Coordinator of the Arise Women, had thanked Governor Umo Eno for the exercise, pledging women in the area's support for his administration.

In their messages of goodwill from stakeholders in the local government area commended the initiative, assuring their participations in sensitizing women for Voter’s and E-registration, pledged to return President Tinubu, Senator Akpabio and Pastor Umo Eno at 2027 polls.

The sensitisation tour is organised to deepen civic responsibility, promote inclusive governance and socio-political development of the State.

Otobong Eshiet
26/1/2026

23/01/2026

100 MEMBERS OF ALBINISM ASSOCIATION RECEIVE RICE, CASH DONATIONS FROM FIRST LADY

One hundred members of the Albinism Association of Nigeria, Abia State Chapter have received bags of rice and cash donation of ₦50,000 each in support of their livelihood and wellbeing.

The largesse was also expanded to include 300 persons living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and AIDS, as well as sickle cell warriors in the state, who also received bags of rice and ₦50,000 each as part of the humanitarian support.

The donations were extended to the beneficiaries by the Abia state government, through the Office of the Wife of the Governor, as part of its broader and sustained commitment to the welfare of vulnerable groups.

Wife of the Governor, Mrs. Priscilla Chidinma Otti said that the intervention was driven by compassion and a firm belief that governance must be humane, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of the most vulnerable in the society.

16/01/2026

HON. NKOM PROMISES MEDICAL, FINANCIAL SUPPORTS TO NIGERIA LEGION IN IKOT EKPENE

Welfare of members of the Nigerian Legions and widows of the fallen heroes of the Nigeria Armed Forces has been considered as a necessity in recognition of the selfless services they offer to humanity.

The Chairman of Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area, Hon. Aniefiok Nkom stated this Thursday, 15th January, 2026, at the Ikot Ekpene Cenotaph during the grand finale and laying of wreaths for 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration.

Hon Nkom who re-echoed his commitment to the ex-servicemen and widows of the Nigerian Legionnaires, providing cash to them, also promised his administration's support toward their medical need.

The Council Chairman however solicited for collaboration and contributions from others at various levels of leadership for members of the Nigerian Armed Forces, the Legions and widows of the fallen heroes.

Hon. Nkom said, his administration will ensure that the veterans of the Armed Forces in Ikot Ekpene will be engaged to provide security services at the Ikot Ekpene Local Government premises and promised to secure office space for the Nigerian Legions.

He said, Armed Forces Remembrance Day is set aside by the Federal Government to honour and remember Nigerian gallant soldiers who selflessly exhibited great courage, loyalty and service to the country by defending and justifying the liberty as well as sovereignty of the human race.

While acknowledging, and appreciating the sacrifices and commending the servicemen for their services, commitment, and show of love, Hon. Nkom called on the public to support them morally and materially.

Earlier in his address, the Chairman of the Nigerian Legions in Ikot Ekpene, Squadron Nseabasi Inyang solicited for support for the wellbeing of the Legionnaires and their dependants calling for donations towards the programme.

While recounting the viable projects embarked through provision of employment to the ex-service men, he commended the State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno for catering for them, and requested office and meeting hall, as he pledged to support the Local Government Chairman towards achieving a peaceful and equitable Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area.

Witnessing the event were, the Vice Chairman, Obonganwan Abigail Akpan, Leader of Ikot Ekpene Legislature, Hon. Nkereuwem Umoh, Council Secretary, Mr Unyime Akpan, Head of Local Government Service, Elder Edet Ukosin, SA to Governor on Youth Mobilization for Ikot Ekpene Federal Constituency, Sir John Cleton, Service Chiefs, Councillors, Supervisors, Stakeholders, members of the NULGE, among others.

The event which climaxed with the laying of wreaths in honour of the fallen heroes also witnessed launching of emblem for the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day.

Otobong Eshiet
15/1/2026
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