Governor Udom Emmanuel Rubbishes Defection Rumour

Governor of Akwa Ibom, Udom Emmanuel has distanced himself from the reports making waves that he is on the verge of joining the ruling All Progressives Congress. In a statement, the governor said “Do you know why they are writing that I will join them? They are looking for good people to repair their party. […]

Fani-Kayode Rates Security Situation In A’Ibom High, Praises Udom’s Initiatives

Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, says the security situation in Akwa Ibom State, one of the biggest oil producers in the Niger Delta, is top-notch. While lauding Governor Udom Emmanuel for fighting to stop cultism in the state and the general peace enjoyed there, he said, ‘’I must also state emphatically that the security situation […]

Nigeria: For Massive Job Opportunities, Udom Advocates Unbundling Of Petroleum Sector

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State is advocating for the unbundling of the oil and gas sector of Nigeria in a bid to widen job opportunities and rapid growth of the country’s economy. He is also demanding for a petroleum depot to assist his administration re-jig the state economy and open up job opportunities […]

In Akwa Ibom, Rising Unemployment Casts Dark Shadows On Udom

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State does not seem to have what it takes to vigorously tackle the worrisome rising unemployment in the big oil state. With 504,000 barrels of crude oil daily, the state remains the largest oil producer in Nigeria. But a report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) ranks the […]

Aftermath Of PDP Secretariat, Decaying Schools: Constitutional Lawyer Dares Udom, Calls For Forensic Audit Of A’Ibom Finances

Constitutional and human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, is calling for a forensic audit of Akwa Ibom State finances even as he is alleging that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) administration under the watch of Governor Udom Emmanuel has committed criminality against the peoples of the oil state. PDP National Chairman, Uche Secondus on Saturday in […]

FG, Big Oil Not Bringing Meaningful Development To Akwa Ibom, Udom Says

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has expressed disappointment with the poor handling of development in the oil-bearing state by Federal Government and international oil corporations.“Our state produces oil and contributes significantly to the economy of the country. But I’m yet to see any meaningful development brought to our state. I have not seen […]

Akwa Ibom: Akpabio’s Abandoned Star Bridge Project Rots Away After Squandering N19.4 Billion

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has renewed his administration’s determination to complete all ongoing roads and other life-touching projects he initiated before leaving the office on May 29, 2023.He says his administration has made funds available to the contractors, pointing out that funds may be in piecemeal due to the obvious challenges presented […]

COVID-19 Panel Wants Reserve Fund, Economic Advisory Council in Akwa Ibom 

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State is likely to create a reserve fund to take care of unforeseen challenges as well as an economic advisory council in the state soon. These are part of the recommendations of a post-COVID-19 Economic Reconstruction Committee that was set up by the governor last month. The panel that […]

Nigeria’s Economy Will Take New Turn When Ibom Deep Seaport Comes On, Says Udom

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State says Nigeria’s economy will take a dramatic turn for the better when the Ibom Deep Seaport comes on stream. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governor has accordingly lauded the Federal Government over moves to ensure the speedy realisation of the deep seaport project. He also commended Transportation Minister, […]

A’Ibom: Cult Groups Dare Udom, Return With Killing Spree

Killer cult groups in Akwa Ibom State appear to be staging a come-back with bitterness. This is happening barely seven weeks after the Governor Udom Emmanuel administration proscribed 51 cult groups and societies in primary and secondary schools across the state,  Local sources in the state said on Monday, not less than three persons were […]