Umo Eno: The UNUSUAL Governor of Akwa Ibom State
On a Monday morning, when most governors and chief executives would step out in their corporate best for meetings in their exotic offices, this governor was in his blue jeans, a grey jacket, and a black canvas with his rain boot not far from him.
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A-Ibom govt’s accounts frozen as Akpabio defects to APC
The accounts of the Akwa Ibom State Government have been frozen by the Economic & Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, it was learnt yesterday, but spokesman of the anti-graft agency, Wilson Uwujaren denied this in a telephone conversation. The development came on a day leading stalwarts of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC descended on the state to welcome immediate past governor of the state and former Senate Minority Leader, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio into the party’s fold.
We don’t owe workers’ salaries —A-Ibom govt
Akwa Ibom State Government has stated that it was prompt in the payment of salaries and emoluments of the over 13,000 workers in the state employ.
A-Ibom to revoke occupancy of 1500 shops in Uyo market
A two-week ultimatum has been given to owners of lock up shops numbering 1500 at the Akpan Andem Market located in the heart of Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, to put them to use or face dire consequences.
No automatic tickets for lawmakers—A-Ibom PDP
THE Akwa Ibom State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has faulted reports that the party’s National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus, promised that the party will award automatic tickets to serving members of the National Assembly.
Gov Emmanuel hails lawmaker for empowering 400 constituents
GOVERNOR Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has commended a lawmaker in the state House of Assembly, Mr Friday Iwok for empowering over 400 members of his constituency.
