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Members of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly on tour of Akwa Ibom State project sites as part of their oversight functionsAKS Executive Governor, His Excellency, Chief (Dr.) Godswill Akpabio, CON, with AKS first female Deputy Governor, Her Honour, Lady Valerie Ebe (r), AKS First Lady Her Excellency Mrs. Unoma Akpabio (1st right), AKS Chief Judge, Justice Idongesit Ntem-Isua (2nd right), and Speaker of AKHA, Rt. Hon. Samuel Ikon (1st left)AKS First Lady Her Excellency Mrs. Unoma Akpabio (l) jubilates with newly sworn in Deputy Governor, Her Honour, Lady Valerie Ebe (r) after her swearing inAKS first female Deputy Governor, Her Honour, Lady Valerie Ebe being congratulated by AKS Executive Governor, His Excellency, Chief (Dr.) Godswill Akpabio, CONAKS first female Deputy Governor, Her Honour, Lady Valerie Ebe being sworn-in by AKS Chief Judge, Justice Idongesit Ntem-IsuaA cultural troupe in a dance to welcome the President as he drives out of the Akwa Ibom International Airport to commission projects while on a one-day official visit to Akwa Ibom on Saturday 27th October to commission key infrastructure projectsMembers of Akwa Ibom State Women League (AKIWOL) and forum of PDP Chapter Chairmen file out to receive President Jonathan as he arrives Akwa Ibom State on a one-day official visit on Saturday 27th October to commission key infrastructure projectsMembers of a brass band file out while playing melodious tunes to receive President Jonathan as he arrives Akwa Ibom State on a one-day official visit on Saturday 27th October to commission key infrastructure projectsThe Presidential jet conveying President Jonathan touches down and is opened as the people get ready to receive President Jonathan as he arrives Akwa Ibom State on a one-day official visit on Saturday 27th October to commission key infrastructure projectsThe President emerges from the Presidential jet with a wave of of hands to the people as he is received at Akwa aibom International Airport for a one-day official visit on Saturday 27th October to commission key infrastructure projects in Akwa Ibom StateThe finished GovernorOn-going construction work at the Akwa Ibom International stadium for which ground-breaking was performed by Mr. President while on a one-day official visit to Akwa Ibom on Saturday 27th October to commission key infrastructure projectsOn-going construction work at the Akwa Ibom International stadium during the ground-breaking was performed by Mr. President while on a one-day official visit to Akwa Ibom on Saturday 27th October to commission key infrastructure projectsModel of the Akwa Ibom State international stadium for which the President performed ground breaking while on a one-day official visit to Akwa Ibom on Saturday 27th October to commission key infrastructure projectsThe Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Nsima Ekere (m), the State State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Bassey Antai (l), and the Head of the State Civil Service, Mrs. Cecilia Udoessien (r), during the 2012 Annual General Meeting/Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Uyo on WednesdayThe Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Nsima Ekere (second right), flanked from right by the Head of State Civil Service, Mrs. Cecilia Udoessien; the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Bassey Antai; and the State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Barr. Comfort Etuk, during the 2012 Annual General Meeting/Scientific Conference of Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Uyo on WednesdayThe Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Nsima Ekere (l), receiving a copy of the Ibom Medical Journal from the State Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Dr. Etiobong Etukumana (r), during the 2012 Annual General Meeting/Scientific Conference of the association in Uyo on WednesdayThe Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Nsima Ekere (r), flanked from his right by the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Bassey Antai; the State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Barr. Comfort Etuk; and the immediate past Commissioner for Health, Dr. Francis Udoikpong, during the 2012 Annual General Meeting/Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Uyo on WednesdayThe Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Nsima Ekere (m), the State State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Bassey Antai (l), and the Head of the State Civil Service, Mrs. Cecilia Udoessien (r), during the 2012 Annual General Meeting/Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Uyo on WednesdayThe Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Nsima Ekere (r), flanked from his right by the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Bassey Antai; and the State Commissioner for Science and Technology, Barr. Comfort Etuk, during the 2012 Annual General Meeting/Scientific Conference of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Uyo on WednesdayAkwa Ibom State Governor, His Excellency Chief Godswill Akpabio, CON, (middle) with the legal team that defended Akwa Ibom at the Supreme Court where Cross River State had dragged the state since 2008 in a bid to claim 76 oil wells the Federal Government returned to Akwa Ibom in 2008Akwa Ibom State Governor, His Excellency Chief Godswill Akpabio, CON, with head of the the legal team that defended Akwa Ibom at the Supreme Court, Chief Bayo Ojo (SAN). Cross River State had dragged Akwa Ibom to the Supreme Court since 2008 in a bid to claim 76 oil wells the Federal Government returned to Akwa Ibom in 2008Akwa Ibom State Governor, His Excellency Chief Godswill Akpabio, CON, with wife Mrs. Unoma Akpabio and the legal team that defended Akwa Ibom at the Supreme Court where Cross River State had dragged the state since 2008 in a bid to claim 76 oil wells the Federal Government returned to Akwa Ibom in 2008L-R Senate President, Senator David Mark, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and Governor Godswill Akpabio chatting during the Opening Ceremonies of the Senate Retreat in Uyo, MondayPresident Goodluck Jonathan acknowledging cheers in Uyo during his official visit to the state, Monday. Governor Godswill Akpabio is standing to his left.L-R, wife of AKS Governor. Mrs Ekaette Unoma Akpabio, President Goodluck Jonathan, Governor Godswill Akpabio, S.A. on Co-operative, AKS. Deputy Governor Mr. Nsima Ekere, during the official commissioning of Aka-Nung Udoe: Ibesikpo Dual Carriage-way in Ibesikpo L.G.A.President Goodluck Jonathan and Governor Godswill Akpabio walking down the Aka-Nung Udoe dual carriage-way after the President commissioned itA cross section of Senators at the Senate Retreat in Uyo which was declared Open by President Goodluck Jonathan in Ibom LeMeridien on MondayGovernor Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State in a chat with the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji Abubakar SaPresident Goodluck Jonathan in a chat with Govenror Godswill Akpabio during the opening of the Senate Retreat in Uyo, MondayL-R Senate President, Senator David Mark, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and Governor Godswill Akpabio chatting during the Opening Ceremonies of the Senate Retreat in Uyo, MondayGovernor Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State (Left) presenting a souvenir to Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, the National President of the Christian Association of Nigeria during a courtesy call in Government House, UyoGovernor Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom in a warm handshake with National President Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor during the opening ceremony of the CAN National Exco meetingat Ibom Hall grounds in Uyo(L-R) Mr. Nsima Ekere, Akwa Ibom Deputy Governor, Chief Godswill Akpabio, Governor, and Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, CAN National President, singing hymns during the opening ceremony of CAN National Exco Meeting in UyoGovernor Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State and the National President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor in a chat during the National Elxecutive Council Meeting of CAN in Uyo, WednesdayPastor Ayo Oritsejafor, CAN National President (middle) with Governor Godswill Akpabio (left) and CAN State Chairman, Bishop Cletus Bassey (Right) during the National Executive Council Meeting of CAN in Uyo, Wednesday

AKWA IBOM STATE
AKSG Holds A One-day Interdenominational Thanksgiving Service To Usher In The New Year, 2013
The Government of Akwa Ibom State in collaboration with the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Akwa Ibom State Chapter organizes a one day inter-denominational Thanksgiving service to usher in ... - 31 Dec 2012
NIGERIA
President Jonasthan To Commission New Governor`s Office
President Goodluck E. Jonathan will tomorrow (Saturday) undertake a one-day official visit to Akwa Ibom State to commission the new Governor's office and perform the ground-breaking ceremony of an ... - 26 Oct 2012
TRANSPORTATION
Akpabio Receives Best Transport Infrastructure Award
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport has concluded plans to honour Governor Godswill Akpabio with a professional award as the “Most Committed Governor in the Provision of Transport In... - 25 Mar 2012
AVIATION
Federal Government Pledges To Turn MRO Facilities At Akwa Ibom International Airport Into National Hanger
The Federal Government has pledged its readiness to collaborate with Akwa Ibom State Government in turning Maintenance, Repairs and Overhaul (MRO) facilities of Akwa Ibom International Airport into... - 27 Oct 2012
ECONOMY
Fitch upgrades Nigerian State of Akwa Ibom to `BB-`
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Akwa Ibom State's Long-term foreign and local currency ratings to 'BB-' from 'B+'. The Outlooks is Stable. The agency has simultaneously affirmed the National Long-term r... - 01 Mar 2013
MANUFACTURING
Ibom Industrial City To Employ Over 10,000
The proposed Ibom Industrial City at Ibaka in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State is to employ directly and indirectly over 100,000 people when fully operational. Governor Godswill Akpabi... - 21 Apr 2012
AGRICULTURE
Transformation of Agriculture To Create 3.5Million New Jobs By 2015 - President Jonathan
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan said Tuesday in Geneva, Switzerland that his Administration has embarked on bold policy and institutional reforms aimed at adding 20 million metric ones of food to... - 22 Jan 2013
CONSTRUCTION
AKHA Commences Statewide Inspection Of Projects in AKS
Members of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly on tour of Akwa Ibom State project sites Members of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Thursday last week commenced a statewide tour of s... - 03 Dec 2012
INFOTECH
Akpabio Vows To Revolutionize ICT In AK
The State Governor, Chief Godswill Akpabio has reiterated his intention to work with the Nigeria Computer Society, South-South Zone to revolutionize the Information, Communication and Technology (I... - 08 Jul 2010
HEALTH
Akpabio to Sign HIV/AIDS Control Agency Bill into Law
Governor Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State will soon sign into law the bill establishing the State HIV/AIDS Control Agency. The State Deputy Governor, Mr. Nsima Ekere, who announced this at the a... - 01 Aug 2012
TOURISM
Akwa Ibom 9,999 Christmas Carol Singers Featured
The fifth edition of Akwa Ibom Government Christmas Carol Night featuring 9,999 choristers, the biggest assembly of carol singers on earth for this year was marked with pomp and panoply last night ... - 21 Dec 2012
ENERGY
Power Supply: FG Urged to Grant Transmission, Distribution Licenses to States
The Federal Government has been advised to grant transmission and distribution licenses to states in the country to boost electricity supply. Governor Godswill O. Akpabio, who gave the advice on F... - 26 Feb 2012
PETROLEUM
Understanding The Bakassi Peninsula ...How Nigeria Can Move On
Overview For over a decade, interest in the Bakassi peninsula enveloped a modern world. Some passive, some active, but whether active or passive, these interests have generated economic and poli... - 29 Jul 2012
EDUCATION
FG Moves to Upgrade Maritime Academy to Degree Awarding Institution
Federal Government has set up a committee to upgrade Academy of Maritime of Nigeria (MAN) Oron, Akwa Ibom state to University status. To this extent, Akwa Ibom State Government has approved 31 hec... - 28 Apr 2012
SERVICES
AKSG Doles Out Incentives To NYSC Camp
Akwa Ibom Government has rolled out more incentives to aid the operations of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Permanent Orientation Camp at Ikot Itie Udung in Nsit Atai Local Government Area of ... - 08 Mar 2012
SPORTS
Don King Vows To Remake Samuel Peter
World renowned and most successful boxing promoter, Don King, in whose hands the world of boxing has been totally transformed, and who has produced over 10 world boxing champions has vowed to remak... - 04 Aug 2012
SECURITY
President to Partner National Assembly on Boko Haram ... As Senate Holds 2012 Retreat in Uyo
President Goodluck Jonathan Monday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, called on the National Assembly to close ranks with the executive under a renewed political contract to safeguard the nation against the ... - 26 Jun 2012
POLITICS
Jubilation in A/Ibom As Tribunal Strikes Out Akpabio/Udoedehe`s Case
THE camp of Governor Godswill Akpabio was yesterday thrown into wild jubilation in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State’s capital. This was as a result of the tribunal’s judgment, which ended the protracted Ap... - 27 Feb 2012
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