Interview 

We want AKBC to compete with CNN – AKBC DG, Pastor Anietie Ukpe

Pastor Anietie Ukpe could be described as a foremost media guru in Akwa Ibom State. His experience in information and image management spans decades. He was Chief Press Secretary to ex-governor Godswil Akpabio and is currently the Director General of Akwa Ibom Broadcasting Corporation, AKBC. The imprint of his sterling qualities is obvious with a rejuvenated AKBC as signpost. With over two years without transmission breakdown, improved power supply yet with lesser diesel consumption and complete overhaul of programmes with Digital makeover, Ukpe has made a mark. With such credentials,…

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Cover Story 

Hensek Integrated Services Ltd: A’Ibom’s iconic indigenous construction company

  By: Udeme Inyang, Newslinkng.com   The construction industry in Akwa Ibom State during the Godswill Akpabio era was dominated by foreign firms and the reason was clear and simple. During the time of Akpabio’s predecessor, Victor Attah, a lot of indigenous firms were given jobs by the state government in line with Attah’s commitment to implement the local content policy, which would help to stem capital flight. Although the policy came with good intentions by Obong Attah, the aim which was to create wealth for the people of the…

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