@BashirAhmaad A legal practitioner, Barrister Ekemini Udim, has criticised the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission to close political party membership registration ahead of party primaries, arguing that such action violates the constitutional rights of Nigerians.
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The 28km dual carriage ride into Oron Federal Constituency is divided into two: the 14.5km from the Airport Road to Okopedi Junction, handled by Hensek Integrated Services and the second part, consisting of 13.5km with bridges, handled by CCECC.
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command is currently holding a walkathon in Uyo as part of activities marking National Police Day 2026. This is aimed at promoting community partnership, encouraging healthy living, and strengthening police–media collaboration.
32 PROJECTS. 12 MONTHS. 1 MISSION: TO ARISE.
Under the ARISE Agenda, we are delivering life-changing projects and empowerment to every corner of Akwa Ibom. In the last year alone, we commissioned 32 key projects across healthcare, education, roads, security, tourism, and public infrastructure, and directly empowered thousands of our people.
Here are the achievements:
HEALTHCARE & EMERGENCY SERVICES
· Primary Health Centre, Nduo Eduo, Eket
· General Hospital, Ukanafun
· Model Primary Health Centre, Ikot Ekwere, Nsit Ubium
· Model Primary Health Centre, Eyulor, Urue Offong Oruko
· Akwa Ibom State Medical Oxygen Production Plant, Ituk Mbang
· Akwa Ibom State Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (AKISEMSAS)
· State Emergency Operations Centre, Uyo
· Model Health Centre, Wellington Bassey Way, Uyo
· Model Health Centre, Abiakana, Ika
· Model Health Centre, Udung Uko
· Ibom International Hospital
· Upgraded Ikot Ekpene General Hospital
· Public Health Emergency Operations Centre
EDUCATION & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
· St. Patrick Model Primary School, Nto Ide, Obot Akara
· Model Primary School, Ikot Isong, Etinan
· Model Primary School, Afaha Itam, Itu
· Model Primary School, Okopedi Okobo, Okobo
· Holy Child Convent Model Primary School, Abak
· Model Primary School, Uko-Oyulkim, Oron
· St. Ignatius Primary School, Ukana Iba, Essien Udim
· Ibom Sports Academy, Eket
ROADS & INFRASTRUCTURE
· 1.4 km Internal Roads, State Police Headquarters, Ikot Akpan Abia
· 15.13 km Ikot Esu – Otomo – Azumini Road, Ika
· 1.5 km Internal Roads, Ikot Udom, Ika
· 10.4 km Idoro – Ukpom Abak Road, Uyo/Abak LGAs
· 14.2 km Ikot Ubo – Odot Road, Nsit Ubium/Nsit Atai LGAs
· 23.25 km Ikot Elaide – Ikot Okoro – Ikot Ibritam Road, Oruk Anam
· Over 1,000 km of roads completed or ongoing across the state
TOURISM & PUBLIC AMENITIES
· Remodelled Ibom Plaza, Uyo
· ARISE Palm Resort
· Upgraded Ibom Hotel & Golf Resort
· Victor Attah International Airport – elevated to full international status
GRASSROOTS EMPOWERMENT
In addition to these 32 projects, we directly supported thousands through:
· N5 Million Farmers’ Grants (43 beneficiaries)
· N250,000 Traders’ Grants (464 beneficiaries)
· N750,000 IBOM-LED Grants (121 beneficiaries)
· N1 Million Farmers’ Grants (60 beneficiaries)
· N500,000 Farmers’ Grants (696 beneficiaries)
· Equipment Support to 976 entrepreneurs
· DASAC Training for 274 youths
· N1 Million Traders’ Grants (201 beneficiaries)
· N450,000 Traders’ Grants (696 beneficiaries)
· N50,000 Youth Grants (29,618 beneficiaries)
These are not just projects. They are proof of our commitment to inclusive growth, human capacity development, and sustainable progress.
To the great people of Akwa Ibom: Thank you for your trust. Together, we will continue to ARISE.- @_PastorUmoEno
Engr. Uwem Okoko, President-General of the Arise with Renewed Hope Initiative, celebrated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s birthday during the inauguration of the Abuja Chapter.
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@RealQueenBee__ Wike once plotted against Gbajabiamila in the past
He made it clear to Wike that he will not forget neither will her forgive him “ the journey is permanent”
Ibiono Ibom leads today’s performance at Christmas Unplugged, bringing the heritage of one of Akwa Ibom’s oldest and largest communities to the Village Square.
#ChristmasUnplugged2025#MOI#DiscoverAkwaIbom
For Eket Federal Constituency yesterday, Obong Owo been share ₦401M in business grants to over 1,000 beneficiaries in Eket, Esit Eket, ONNA, and Ibeno, boosting grassroots businesses under the ARISE Agenda.
He thanked the people for their strong support and pledged to keep delivering development, unity, and progress for all.
Press Statement
For Immediate Release
July 20, 2025
ADC to President Tinubu: Junior Diplomats Cannot Represent Nigeria: Appoint Ambassadors Now
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned President Bola Tinubu that his persistent failure to appoint ambassadors to Nigeria’s foreign missions will have disastrous consequences for Nigeria’s foreign relations and make life more difficult for Nigerias.
In a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC regretfully notes that this is the longest that Nigeria has gone without duly accredited ambassadors in any of its foreign missions and if this embarrassing absence is allowed to continue other countries will soon starts to downgrade Nigeria and our people will bear the brunt.
The ADC observes that the Tinubu administration’s refusal to appoint ambassadors after two years in office reflects the scale of its ambition for the country and it’s utter lack of understanding of what it takes to govern an important country like Nigeria.
The full statement reads:
Since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recalled Nigeria’s 109 ambassadors from across the world in 2023, none has been replaced, leaving our country no voice or representation when decisions are taken that affect our country and our citizens.
A most recent consequences of this vacuum is the escalation of visa and other consular issues between Nigeria and the duo of the United States and UAE. Yet, the government has failed to demonstrate any urgency to remedy this embarrassing situation. Junior diplomats or charge de affair cannot take the place of ambassadors as they are limited in his access and recognition.
This inexplicable failure of this government to appoint ambassadors has affected the quality of our engagement and relationships with the countries hosting our missions all over the world, and if the government does not act fast to remedy this situation other countries may also start to downgrade their representation in Nigeria to the level charge de affairs as a form of protest at a time that Nigeria needs to put her best foot forward in pursuit of economic diplomacy.
ADC regrets to note that while countries across the world are busy forming alliances, negotiating trade deals, and securing investment agreements for their nations, Nigeria is not in the room, because we have no high-level diplomatic representation in our missions across the world. While the rest of Africa asserts its presence in Washington, Beijing, and Moscow, Nigeria is stuck in neutral, unable even to introduce ourselves.
While the Tinubu administration takes its sweet time to decide which cronies to reward with ambassadorial postings, Nigerians abroad, from our students to our workers and other professionals, are left to suffer all manners of indignity.
All over the world, Nigeria’s consular services have become even weaker, the morale among foreign service professionals is at it lowest, and our diplomatic missions have become sorry symbol of a country that no longer takes itself seriously.
The public reaction of the Tinubu administration to the reported United States government's request to Nigeria to receive Venezuelan deportees is a major indication of the administration’s diplomatic incompetence which could have been avoided if we had an ambassador in Washington. While the ADC is inclined to support the government’s position on the matter, we are appalled that the foreign affairs minister could so recklessly express Nigeria’s position on prime-time TV show. Such sensitive diplomatic communications with an important and powerful partner like the United States could have been handled with greater discretion. But then, this is a government that has favoured showiness over thoughtful policies.
President Tinubu should appoint ambassadors now to save Nigeria any further foreign policy embarrassment.
END
Signed:
Bolaji Abdullahi
National Publicity Secretary, ADC