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Governor Akpabio being decorated by the Chancellor of Enugu State University Science and TechnologyGov. Godswill Akpabio and Rt. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal at the 15th Convocation of Enugu State University of Science and TechnologyGov. Akpabio being congratulated by Amb. Alhaji Hassan Adamu, Chancellor of Enugu Science and Technology after the conferment of Honorary Doctorate DegreeGov Akpabio (m), Alhaji Hassan Adamu, Chancelor ESUT (L), and Dr. Chilo Chris, Pro-Chancellor of Enugu University of Science and TechnologyGovernor Akpabio addressing the GovernorGovernor Akpabio addressing the GovernorMinister of Foreign Affairs ,Olugbenga  Ashiru, Governor Akpabio and  Chairman, NSITF, Dr. Juliet Ngozi Olejeme at the Canada - Nigeria  Investment Conference Gala in Toronto,yesterday.Gov Akpabio, Obi and members of the delegation to the Canada - Nig Investment Conference interacting with the Publisher of Nigeria Canada newspaper during the Conference.Gov Akpabio, Obi and members of the delegation to the Canada - Nig Investment Conference interacting with the Publisher of Nigeria Canada newspaper during the Conference.Governor Ibrahim Dakwambo , Vice President Namadi Sambo and Governor Akpabio at the Canadian State House, Ottawa yesterdayGovernor  Akpabio (r) in a handshake with  Canadian minister of Trade and Commerce, Hon. Ed Fast (l)  while the Vice President, Arc Namadi Sambo (m) watches.Ekemini dance troupe with a xylophone highlife journey welcomes  visiting Ghanaian President in a State Reception for His Excellency, Dr. John Dramani Mahama, at the State Banquet Hall on April 7, 2013.A dance troupe of Akwa Ibom State Council of Arts and Culture welcomes  visiting Ghanaian President in a State Reception for His Excellency, Dr. John Dramani Mahama, at the State Banquet Hall on April 7, 2013.A dance troupe of Akwa Ibom State Council of Arts and Culture welcomes  visiting Ghanaian President in a State Reception for His Excellency, Dr. John Dramani Mahama, at the State Banquet Hall on April 7, 2013.A dance troupe of Akwa Ibom State Council of Arts and Culture welcomes  visiting Ghanaian President in a State Reception for His Excellency, Dr. John Dramani Mahama, at the State Banquet Hall on April 7, 2013.A dance troupe of Akwa Ibom State Council of Arts and Culture welcomes  visiting Ghanaian President in a State Reception for His Excellency, Dr. John Dramani Mahama, at the State Banquet Hall on April 7, 2013.A dance troupe of Akwa Ibom State Council of Arts and Culture welcomes  visiting Ghanaian President in a State Reception for His Excellency, Dr. John Dramani Mahama, at the State Banquet Hall on April 7, 2013.A dance troupe of Akwa Ibom State Council of Arts and Culture welcomes  visiting Ghanaian President in a State Reception for His Excellency, Dr. John Dramani Mahama, at the State Banquet Hall on April 7, 2013.A dance troupe of Akwa Ibom State Council of Arts and Culture welcomes  visiting Ghanaian President in a State Reception for His Excellency, Dr. John Dramani Mahama, at the State Banquet Hall on April 7, 2013.A dance troupe of Akwa Ibom State Council of Arts and Culture welcomes  visiting Ghanaian President in a State Reception for His Excellency, Dr. John Dramani Mahama, at the State Banquet Hall on April 7, 2013.A dance troupe of Akwa Ibom State Council of Arts and Culture welcomes  visiting Ghanaian President in a State Reception for His Excellency, Dr. John Dramani Mahama, at the State Banquet Hall on April 7, 2013.A dance troupe of Akwa Ibom State Council of Arts and Culture welcomes  visiting Ghanaian President in a State Reception for His Excellency, Dr. John Dramani Mahama, at the State Banquet Hall on April 7, 2013.A dance troupe of Akwa Ibom State Council of Arts and Culture welcomes  visiting Ghanaian President in a State Reception for His Excellency, Dr. John Dramani Mahama, at the State Banquet Hall on April 7, 2013.A dance troupe of Akwa Ibom State Council of Arts and Culture welcomes  visiting Ghanaian President in a State Reception for His Excellency, Dr. John Dramani Mahama, at the State Banquet Hall on April 7, 2013.A dance troupe of Akwa Ibom State Council of Arts and Culture welcomes  visiting Ghanaian President in a State Reception for His Excellency, Dr. John Dramani Mahama, at the State Banquet Hall on April 7, 2013.Uko Akpan in a traditional Ode welcomes  visiting Ghanaian President in a State Reception for His Excellency, Dr. John Dramani Mahama, at the State Banquet Hall on April 7, 2013.Ekemini dance troupe with a xylophone highlife journey welcomes  visiting Ghanaian President in a State Reception for His Excellency, Dr. John Dramani Mahama, at the State Banquet Hall on April 7, 2013.A Presidentional welcome (Akwaaba) in a State Reception for the visiting Ghanaian President, His Excellency, Dr. John Dramani Mahama, at the State Banquet Hall on April 7, 2013.Ekemini dance troupe with a xylophone highlife journey welcomes  visiting Ghanaian President in a State Reception for His Excellency, Dr. John Dramani Mahama, at the State Banquet Hall on April 7, 2013.Ekemini dance troupe with a xylophone highlife journey welcomes  visiting Ghanaian President in a State Reception for His Excellency, Dr. John Dramani Mahama, at the State Banquet Hall on April 7, 2013.Ekemini dance troupe with a xylophone highlife journey welcomes  visiting Ghanaian President in a State Reception for His Excellency, Dr. John Dramani Mahama, at the State Banquet Hall on April 7, 2013.A dance troupe of Akwa Ibom State Council of Arts and Culture welcomes  visiting Ghanaian President in a State Reception for His Excellency, Dr. John Dramani Mahama, at the State Banquet Hall on April 7, 2013.Former Governors of Akwa Ibom State seated in a State Reception for the visiting Ghanaian President, His Excellency, Dr. John Dramani Mahama, at the State Banquet Hall on April 7, 2013.Her Excellency, Wife of the Governor, Lady Unoma Akpabio, arrives the State Banquet Hall in company of women leaders for the State Reception of the President of The Republic of Ghana, His Excellency, Dr. John Dramani Mahama on April 7, 2013Akwa Ibom State Governor, His Excellency, Sir (Dr.) Godswill Akpabio, arrives the State Banquet Hall with his guest, The President of The Republic of Ghana, His Excellency, Dr. John Dramani Mahama on April 7, 2013, for a State ReceptionThe President of The Republic of Ghana, His Excellency, Dr. John Dramani Mahama, with Akwa Ibom State Governor, His Excellency Sir (Dr.) Godswill Akpabio, His wife, Lady Unoma Akpabio, and Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Elder Sam Ikon,  in a State Reception for the visiting Ghanaian President at the State Banquet Hall on April 7, 2013.

AKWA IBOM STATE
Akwa Ibom women in celebration on 23rd SeptemberMemoirs Of Akwa Ibom Silver Jubilee Celebration
Twenty five years is a milestone. The calendar of special celebration assigns it the name SILVER JUBILEE and it is often marked with pomp and pageantry. And so it was for Akwa Ibom State on Septemb... - 05 Nov 2012
NIGERIA
MDG CrossMDGs: 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
Gov. Akpabio presenting 2013 budget to AKHA SpeakerIndustrialisation And Consolidation of AKS Economy
The Akwa Ibom State 2012 budget was given a five star profile by intellectuals across the country. The former Minster of the Federal Capital Territory, Mallam Nasir El Rufai rated it as the best pe... - 04 Dec 2012
MANUFACTURING
Guest lecturer, Professor Edet B. Akpakpan24th Anniversary Lecture: Building Akwa Ibom State of Our Dream Through Industrialization
Introduction About the early 1950's when the world turned attention to the backwardness of Africa, Asia, and Latin America, industrialization was seen as the logical solution to the problem. Econ... - 29 Sep 2011
    AGRICULTURE
    Professor Etok Ekanem (Commissioner for 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
      underground drainage facility at ItamUnderground Drainage Project for Commissioning
      One of the highlights of the visit of President Goodluck Jonathan to Akwa Ibom State on Wednesday, July 6, 2011, would be the commissioning of the underground drainage project in Uyo. During his la... - 01 Jul 2011
      HEALTH
      Dr. Louisa Ukpe (Commisioner for 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
        Lady Valerie Ebe (Commissioner for Culture & 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
            Aniekan UmanahEducation: 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
            His Excellency, Governor Godswill Akpabio (Governor, Akwa Ibom State)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
            SECURITY
            Goodluck/Sambo 2011 campaign office destroyed by ACN thugsPre-Election Violence in Akwa Ibom and the Search for Truth
            Stakeholders in Akwa Ibom State lay bare before the Presidential Investigation Panel the remote and immediate causes of the pre-election violence which had rocked the state on March 22, 2011 and pr... - 26 Jun 2011
              POLITICS
              Akwa Ibom State House of AssemblyThe 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
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