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"Even when we say we are not going to run government on the pages of newspapers, we will not fail in our duty to inform you of correct facts, so that you woukd know what to write"

“I call for a little bit of sensibility in media reporting. I advocate for what I may call criminal libel as part of Nigerian law so that even people who lampoon others or write petition will be forced to put down their names. So if we have a better process of crosschecking stories and x-ray peoples views so that media houses can always say that they stand by their stories, it will help a lot to restructure the polity."

“Yes, I love press freedom, I stand for press freedom, but we must exercise this freedom in a way that it doesn’t bring others down. Because in exercising our freedom, it could leave other people in chains.”

 

- Akpabio 

 


Making Nigeria work: The Akwa Ibom example —GOV AKPABIO
The topic “How To Make Nigeria Work – Lessons From Akwa Ibom State” is a bit like asking one to speak on “How to Make the Elephant Dance.” Elephants have locked cartilages which allow them movement...

Text of the broadcast by His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Akwa Iborn State, Chief Godswill Akpabia; to the people of the state on the occasion of the 21st anniversary at Akwa Iborn State
My Dear People of Akwa Ibom State, As we mark the 21st Anniversary of the Creation of Akwa Ibom State, we must not ignore the foundation of faith which is fused into the Akwa Ibom story. Today, we ...

Together we shall prosper: Speech By His Excellency, Chief Godswill Obot Akpabio, on the Occassion of His Swearing In as Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State
My dear people of Akwa Ibom State, it is with utmost gratitude to God and immeasurable joy that I stand before you today as your Executive Governor. On behalf of my wife, your first lady; my entire...

 
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Nigeria Vision 20: 2020: The Future is Akwa Ibom
Nigeria : Checking reality against vision. Nigeria 's economic potential has never been in doubt. The country is greatly endowed with abundant human and natural resources, which, if properly harn...		Isemin: A Philosopher Politician, (1939 – 2009)
Some people might have known this, but many might not have known that Obong Akpan Isemin, first civilian Governor of Akwa Ibom State, was a philosopher politician and an astute negotiator.  On...		We Can Turn Tourism into our Main Source of Revenue
Everyone has seen the Director General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, in full traditional garb. Very few know that he is a veritable sports enthusia...
Akwa Ibom Is A Model Of Development - Umanah
In this second part of the interview granted Midweek Pioneer team of Friday Udo, Ag. Editor; Ime Isuaikoh, Ag. News Editor and Dominic Akpan political correspondent the Akwa Ibom Information and So...
Investing in People’s Healthcare
Traditionally, economists say health is a major predictor of economic growth and development. That's probably explains why it is said that the health is wealth. The actualisation of such a dream, h...
Our Legacy To Akwa Ibom Will Run For 100 Years -Enoidem
Emmanuel Enoidem is the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Housing and Urban Renewal. In this interview with Deputy Editor Sam Akpe he spoke on the state government's social and economic contract wit...

State News

Commissioner Claims Govt’s Prudent Management of Resources
The Honorable commissioner of finance, Mr. Bassey Albert Akpan has identified probity, accountability and transparency as the guiding principles of the Godswill Akpabio led administration in the st...
AK Unfold Details of 2010 Expenditure
Akwa Ibom government is to spend N55,729 Billion on construction of roads and bridges in the state this fiscal year.   Commissioner for finance, Mr. Bassey Albert Akpan, stated this at the ...		We are Working Towards flying Houston, Texas, London from Uyo
Mr. Aniekan Umanah is the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information. In this interview with Sulaimon Olarenwaju and Akinsete Charles, of Nigerian Tribune, he speaks on the developmental programm...
Medical Students Laud Gov. Akpabio on Education Development
Govt to Execute and Commission 1,418 Projects Before 2011, Asures 1,700 Communities of Power Soon
Akwa Ibom Workers to Get Car Loan
Akpabio Scores High on Projects, Celebrates PDP for Fostering Unity
Akwa Ibom Immunizes 1.2m Children, Combats Malaria
MDGs to Execute 170 Projects in Akwa Ibom
Governor Akpabio Launches Education Foundation for Atting / Emenyi
PDP Scores Akwa Ibom High on Good Governance
Group Donates Educational Materials to Schools
Governor Akpabio Dangles Bounties at Ex-Militants
Waste Conversion Project: Akwa Ibom Partner With Investors
Governor Akpabio Tasks Politicians on Constitutional Review
Akwa Ibom Ready to Partner Belgium on Ibaka Seaport
Ibibio Nation Re-affirms its Stand to Cede Governorship Position to Annangs
Child Trafficking and Abuse: Gov. Akpabio Charges Indigenes
Akwa Ibom in a Development Deluge

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In The News open details for Akwa Ibom State in the news

Press Releases
Brand Nigeria One Year After - How It All Began
One year after the Federal Ministry of Information and Communication embarked on a fresh move to carve a better image for the nation, Raheem Akingbolu takes a look at the major event that shaped th... THISDAY
Dana Airlines Begins Operations at Ibom International Airport
All is now set for the resumption of regular flight operations at the Akwa Ibom International Airport Uyo by Dana Air, a major airline operator in Nigeria.   According to the Akwa Ibom state... PIONEER		Nigerians have the patience that Americans lack –President, American Varsity, Yola
Conrad FestaDr. Conrad Festa, the Interim President of the American University, Yola, a poet son of an immigrant Italian who lived in America before his appointment is fascinated with t... SUN
Akpabio Tasks N`Assembly on River Basin Authority THISDAY
Mfon Umana Plans Album Launch in Akwa Ibom SUN
Only Thriving Small Businesses Can Develop Nigeria -Ngozi Awa SUN
Why There is Poverty, Hunger in the Land – Eshett, DVC, FUTO SUN
Ekaette urges investors to take advantage of peace in N’Delta PUNCH
Akpabio Shifts Focus to Industrialisation SUN
966 Traders Get Shops in Akwa Ibom N586m New Market SUN
Akpabio Woo Foreign Investors PIONEER
NBTE Accredits Akwa Poly Engineering PIONEER
Assembly Directs Committee on Bills For Omitted Villages PIONEER
IST AKWA IBOM STATE INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT
Distinguished gentlemen of the press, let me formally welcome you to this press briefing, which is at the instance of Akwa Ibom State Government. I bring to you best wishes from the Government an...

DynCorp International LLC and Akwa Ibom State Airport Project: The Fact of the Matter
Following the recent abandonment of the Akwa Ibom Airport project by DynCorp International LLC, and the clear breach of contractual agreement with the State Government, it has become necessary to s...

Gulf of Guinea Energy Security Strategy/States Sustainable Development Strategy Seminar in Abuja
Governor Godswill Akpabio has emphasized that his government would lead the Niger Delta to the envisaged peace haven with strong and enduring foundation for sustainable development. The Governor ma...

Akpabio: Celebrating the Digital Governor
His birth may have been unsung. There probably was no unique sign that a leader was being born into the ancient town of Ukana Ikot Ntuen, in present day Essien Udium LGA of Akwa Ibom.   But ...
     
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