| AKWA IBOM STATE |
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... - 15 Aug 2009 | |
| NIGERIA |
MDGs: Sub-Saharan Africa Lags Behind Other Regions
The progress reports on the achievement of MDGs reveal that Sub-Saharan African countries are still lagging behind other regions, even as the target date of 2015 is close.
Though United Nati... THISDAY - 27 Mar 2010 | |
| ECONOMY |
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... - 26 Sep 2009 | |
| AGRICULTURE |
Reinventing Agriculture for the Rainy Day
Around the world, various strategies are being employed to cushion the effects of the global financial crisis tearing apart the economies of countries. During the second Nigeria – United States par... THISDAY - 17 Apr 2009 | |
| CONSTRUCTION |
People`s Reaction to Inter-Ministerial Projects of the Akpabio Administration …many voices, one verdict
As the Inter-Ministerial Direct Labour Coordinating Committee (IMDLCC) train moves from one Local Government Area to another to commission and inaugurate life-changing projects delivered to the peo... - 26 Jul 2010 | |
| HEALTH |
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... THISDAY - 15 Jun 2009 | |
| TOURISM |
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... VANGUARD - 21 Jun 2009 | |
| PETROLEUM |
Revealed:How Isemin Raised AK Oil Revenue ... Lost Power 3 Months Later
In Akwa Ibom State, it is easier to remember the adventures of former Governor Victor Attah in trying to secure for the state its legitimate allocation from oil exploitation. However, it has been r... - 10 Aug 2009 | |
| EDUCATION |
Education: The Akpabio Restoration
Nothing is as difficult, more susceptible to failure and more dangerous as installing a new order... for the reformer find enemies among those who benefited from the old order, and receives a lukew... - 29 Oct 2008 | |
| SERVICES |
Akpabio’s Contribution to the Stability of Nigeria and the Evolution of the Next Constitution
Recently, Akwa Ibom State Government played host to a powerful delegation of National Assemblymen and members of the constitution review committee, precisely 44 distinguished senators of the Federa... - 26 Mar 2010 | |
| POLITICS |
The Legislature 21 Years Later
Created on 23rd September, 1987, Akwa Ibom State had its first Legislature on January 20, 1992 when the first civilian Governor, Obong Akpan Isemin made a proclamation to that effect. There was a r... - 29 Oct 2008 | |