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ABAK TC CHAIRMAN ORGANIZES FREE COMPUTER TRAINING

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In a bid to make the people of Abak Local Government Area ICT compliant, the Transition Committee Chairman of the area, Dr. Emmanuel Udosen has opened a free computer training centre known as Barr Emmanuel Udosen Free Computer Training/Employment scheme. The free computer training programme is powered by Top City Media & Computer Plaza, Utu Abak beside Annang Peoples School, Utu Abak. Speaking with Journalists, Dr. Emmanuel Udosen said the establishment of the free computer training was to complement the effort of the Wife of  the State Governor, Mrs. Martha…

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Asking Igbos to quit northern Nigeria is ‘high level of insult’ – Akwa Ibom Speaker

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The Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Onofiok Luke, has described as a “high level of insult” against every Nigerian, the ultimatum by the Arewa youth that the Igbo should quit northern Nigeria before October 1. Mr. Luke, who is also the vice chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Houses of Assembly in the South-south zone of the country, said Nigeria had passed the stage where people could continue to hold on to tribal differences. He challenged northern leaders to rise up and condemn the action of…

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Akwa Ibom govt gives traders 31 days ultimatum to reduce price of foodstuff

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The Akwa Ibom State government has ordered traders to immediately reduce the cost of foodstuff in the market across the state. Idorenyin Raphael, the Special Assistant to Governor Udom Emmanuel on Traders’ Matters, issued the order on Monday through a letter he wrote to the various market unions. Mr. Raphael, in the letter, threatened that the state government would dissolve the leadership of any union that does not comply with the order within 31 days. He said the unions were taking undue advantage of the poor economic situation in the…

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Before we blame Governor Udom Emmanuel

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I remember when Okada was banned in Uyo, while our people were busy criticizing government for being so cruel and insensitive, Igbo people came from Onitsha, Aba, Enugu to ride Keke in Uyo and make money… While we are still talking about “made in China Sleeves” and arguing about the ownership and sustainability of AKEES pencil and toothpick factory… An actress from Asaba called to ask how she can become a Major distributor of the pencil in Asaba… While we are still building propaganda around the syringe factory, asking when…

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AKWA IBOM, NDDC AND THE MONGOL WATER PUMP

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This NDDC brouhaha is like a fairy tale without a happy ending. Let me tell you of a Mongol development story that went wrong. A certain mountain tribe in the Mongol who lived in tents would send their children many distances down the hill to fetch water from the spring. Then came a development union who put a water pump on the hill and they could have water. A month after the Mongol community has removed the pumps themselves. On research it was discovered that the down and uphill movement…

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PRINCE AKPABIO DONATES HOSTEL TO AKPOLY …Immortalizes late father, promises to do more

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Hope has emerged for students of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, fifteen years after it lost on-campus residency for students, as the institution on Friday, April 7 2017, took delivery of an ultramodern hostel block built and donated by Friends of Prince Ukpong Akpabio. Inaugurating the facility at the official handing over, Barr. Prince Ukpong Akpabio on behalf of his friends extolled the sterling qualities of his late father, Sen. Justice Nsima Akpabio, whom the building is named after; saying there could not have been a better way of…

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Gov Emmanuel Institutes N100m Church Welfare Scheme for Needy

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In the spirit of Easter, Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State, has launched N100 million empowerment scheme to assist the needy in his home church in Lagos. Governor Emmanuel while thanking God for sparing his life and those of several other people during the building collapse of Reigners Bible Ministry in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, last year, said the seed fund would go a long way in alleviating poverty among his target audience. Speaking during a special church service to mark Palm Sunday at United Evangelical Church(founded as Qua…

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YOUTH LEADER DRUMS SUPPORT FOR TC BOSS

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The Transition Committee Chairman for Abak Local Government area, Dr. Emmanuel Udosen has been commended for the achievements he has recorded since assumption of office. The commendation was made by the Youth President of Ikot Ufen Village, Afaha Obong in Abak Local Government Area, Mr. Emmanuel Paul Udofa during the birthday ceremony of the Transition Committee Chairman which took place at Country Home Global Garden, Ikot Akpabio recently. Mr. Udofa described the Dr. Udosen as an outstanding performer, a God-fearing personality and a  grassroot politician who has the interest of…

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ISDAN CHAIRMAN COMMENDS PROVOST

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  The Chairman Inter State Drivers Association (ISDAN) Abak Chapter, Elder Friday Udo-Obot has commended the Provost, Federal College of Medical Laboratory Science, Jos, Plateau State, Dr. Nkereuwem Etukudoh on the successful burial ceremony of his step-mother, Late Madam Angelica Etukudo. Elder Udo-Obot who spoke with Journalists after the funeral ceremony of the deceased at Ikot Ekiduk, Midim in Abak Local Government Area, expressed gratitude to God for the successful funeral ceremony. The ISDAN Chairman attributed the large turn-out of personalities at the event including the State Deputy Governor, Mr.…

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AFAHA OBONG CLAN YOUTH LEADERS CELEBRATE EMMANUEL UDOSEN’S BIRTHDAY Dr. Emmanuel Udosen

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Youth Leaders of the 24 Villages of Afaha Obong Clan and other patriotic youths in Abak Local Government Area numbering over 100 on Tuesday gathered at Country Home Global Garden, Ikot Akpabio to celebrate the birthday of the Transition Committee Chairman for Abak, Dr. Emmanuel Udosen. In his speech, the Chief Host and Youth President of Ikot Akpabio, Prince Usen Joshua said the youths of Afaha Obong Clan were happy to identify with the Transition Committee Chairman on his birthday and decided to host the celebration in Afaha Obong as…

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