Joseph Atainyang

Gov Umo Eno’s attire choice at A’Ibom’s 38th anniversary: political symbolism over tradition

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Destiny Young The recent banquet held at the Akwa Ibom State Government House to celebrate the state’s 38th anniversary sparked widespread discussion due to the attire chosen by the Governor and his Executive Council. At this event, which was meant to honour Akwa Ibom’s rich heritage, the leaders opted for Yoruba native caps,…

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Akwa Ibom @ 38: RMAFC Commissioner, Imo Akpan, lauds state’s progress, hails Umo Eno’s leadership

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesAs Akwa Ibom State celebrates its 38th anniversary, Barr. Imo Akpan, the state’s representative at the federal Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), has hailed its journey from a “seed of statehood” to a “giant tree” of peace and development. In a goodwill message issued today to mark the state’s creation anniversary, Barr….

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Dr Chris Okongko bags global humanitarian honours

ShareShareTweetPin0 Shares•Named 2025 South-South Nigeria humanitarian personality History was again inscribed on the sands of humanitarian excellence at the South-South Nigeria Excellence Awards 2025, when Dr Christopher Okongko, President of the Okongko Charity Foundation, was decorated with the prestigious South-South Nigerian Humanitarian Personality Award by the Global Skills Hub, United Kingdom. The high-profile investiture staged…

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Akwa Ibom @38: Akpabio hails Gov Eno, Akwa Ibomites, urges unity for state’s progress 

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesPresident of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON has congratulated the Governor of Akwa Ibom state, Pastor Umo Eno, on the occasion of the 38th anniversary of the creation of the state. He also congratulated the people of the state for their steadfastness, unity and cooperation among themselves and with successive governments in the…

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Media professionals salute Senator Sampson on 2025 birth-anniversary

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesA foremost Media Advocacy Group, the Association Of Eket Senatorial District Media Professionals, has Identified with the Chairman, Senate Committee On Solid Minerals and Senator Representing Akwa Ibom South ( Eket) Senatorial District, Senator Dr Ekong Sampson, as a marks his 2025 birthday anniversary, describing him as a bridge builder and the pride Of…

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Senator Ekong Sampson: Passionately delivering in education, healthcare and infrastructure

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesBy Edet Okpo The recent flag-off and launch of multiple infrastructure across the three federal constituencies of Akwa Ibom South (Eket) Senatorial District by the Senator representing Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District, Senator Ekong Sampson, cannot surprise commentators and keen followers of the senator’s trajectory of impactful representation in the red Chamber of the…

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CBCN: State, altar must synergise for nation building – Akpabio

ShareShareTweetPin0 SharesThe President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, has emphasized the importance of collaboration between the state and the church in nation building. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the second plenary session of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) held in Akwa Ibom State, Akpabio stressed that the partnership between the…

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