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22/09/2024

LG Poll: APC reconciles aggrieved members in Akwa Ibom

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom has unified its aggrieved members, determined to make a significant impact in the upcoming local government elections on October 5.

The party acknowledged that some members were still aggrieved due to internal conflicts during last year's elections, which resulted in the party's candidates losing.

At a reconciliation meeting in Uyo on Sunday, Senator Ita Enang, Chairman of the Reconciliation Committee, urged former candidates and aspirants to put aside their grievances and rebuild the party to win all 31 local governments.

He commended them for attending the meeting, expressing delight that their presence demonstrated confidence and faith in the party despite internal differences.

Enang stated, "Senate President Godswill Akpabio has mandated me to apologize for any pain caused by the party's conduct in the last elections."

He acknowledged the members' investments in the party and the shared experience of loss.

Enang emphasized the importance of unity, saying, "In party matters, there will be pain and hurt. We must come together and build the party, as there is a brighter future for the party and the people."

The APC Chieftain extended appreciation from Senate President Akpabio and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the party faithful, recognizing their contributions to the party's success in the state.

Meanwhile, APC State Chairman Stephen Ntukekpo advised party members to remain focused and strengthen the party.

Represented by Deputy Chairman David Umoessien, Ntukekpo expressed confidence in the party's dominance and impending victory in the forthcoming elections, despite the current control by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Chief Ita Toyo, a Reconciliation Committee member, stressed the importance of reconciliation, saying, "Although expressing grievances is necessary, reconciliation benefits the party."

However, the aggrieved members resolved to put aside their differences and foster unity to ensure the party's success in the upcoming local government elections.

Other reconciliation committee members present included Dr. Emmanuel Akpanobong, Prof. Etok Ekanem, Engr. Ita Awak, and Pastor Uduakabasi Ikpat as Secretary.

18/09/2024

I am a CHOSEN, who are you???

17/09/2024

There have been showers of blessing, this is the promise of LOVE. Amen

17/09/2024

Jack Ma once said, 'When Selling to close friends and family, no matter how much you're selling to them, they will always feel you're earning their money, no matter how cheap you sell to them, they still wouldn't appreciate it.'
There will always be people who do not care about your Costs, Time, Effort, they rather let other people cheat them, allowing others to earn, then supporting someone they know. Cause in their heart, they will always be thinking, 'How much did he earn from me?' instead of "How much did he SAVE/MAKE for me?"
This is a classic example of a poor person's mentality!

Jack Ma on Sales: 'When doing Sales, the first people who will trust you will be Strangers, Friends will be shielding against you, fair-weather friends will distance from you. Family will look down upon you.'

The day you finally succeed, paying the bill for every get-together dinner, entertainment, you will realised: Everyone else is present except the Strangers.

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16/09/2024

Welcome to the future, welcome to the real emancipation. Vote Comrade Anthony Udeme for Chairman, Obot Akara Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State.

14/09/2024

FACTS AND FIGURES ABOUT DANGOTE REFINERY.

1. The Refinery was built on about 2,635 hectares of land at a cost of about $20bn to produce 650,000 barrels of crude per day at full capacity.

2. The Refinery has a total of 177 storage tanks with capacity to reserve 4.742 billion liters, with more than 50% of the storage slated for refined products. The refinery recently started working on additional storage facility of 600 million liters to expand the crude storage capacity.

3. The Refinery is expected to produce about 10.5 million Metric Tons of PMS, 4.6 million Metric Tons of AGO, 4 Million Metric Tons of Aviation Fuel, about 700,000 Metric Tons of Polypropylene, 240,000 Metric Tons of Propane, 32,000 Metric Tons of Sulphur and about 500,000 Metric Tons of Carbon Black annually.

4. The Refinery has 70 Loading Gantries with turn around time (TAT) of 20 minutes which means 210 trucks can be loaded in just one hour. This is approximately 2,100 trucks for 8-hour loading a day. At 33,000 liter per truck, that’s about 70m liters of finished products per day. About twice our daily PMS consumption.

5. The Refinery is positioned to help Nigeria sabe up to $30bn in foreign exchange and earn about $10bn from exportation of Refined Products annually.

6. The Refinery is expected to employ over 8,000 people in direct employment and over 350,000 indirect jobs in addition to economic activities stimulated by the Refinery. Over 1,000 Nigerian Engineers have been trained by the Dangote Group and posted to various business units majorly the refinery.

7. The Refinery is the largest single train refinery in the world with 650,000 barrel capacity on a single Crude Distillation Unit (CDU)

8. Engineering at its best. I am proud to be an Engineer.

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04/09/2024

Dangote petrol is ready, it's pure and undiluted, it's colorless unlike those imported ones that got our vehicles engine damaged, gradually, we are getting there. It's .
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13/08/2024

Council of state passes vote of confidence on President Bola Tinubu at first meeting

13/08/2024

ONGOING: Former Presidents Jonathan, BUHARI, President Tinubu and President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio attends council of state meeting at the state house.

The meeting, which is the first of such meeting since President Tinubu was inaugurated on May 29, 2023, is taking place at the Council Chambers with immediate past President, Muhammadu Buhari and ex-President Goodluck Jonathan in attendance.

The meeting which commenced at 12.27 pm after the recitation of both the national anthem and national pledge is also being attended virtually by former Heads of State, Generals Abdulsalam Abubakar and Yakubu Gowon.
Those attending the meeting include Vice President Kashim Shettima, President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio; FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike; some State Governors and Deputy Governors.
The inaugural NCS meeting, THISDAY learnt, is expected to discuss the state of the nation particularly the economic challenges facing the nation.

The Council of State is a statutory body recognised by the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) plays crucial advisory role in nation’s governance.

The Council which comprises of the President as Chairman and Vice President as Vice Chairman, has all former presidents and Heads of State, all former Chief Justices of Nigeria, President of the Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives, all state governors and Attorney-General of the Federation as members.

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26/07/2024

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The people of Ikot Obuk Community are so grateful to their leaders Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio, CON, the President of the 10th Senate, President T...

11/07/2024

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

PRESIDENT TINUBU WELCOMES SUPREME COURT JUDGEMENT AFFIRMING CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

President Bola Tinubu welcomes the decision of the Supreme Court of Nigeria affirming the spirit, intent, and purpose of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the statutory rights of local governments.

The President states that a fundamental challenge to the nation's advancement over the years has been ineffective local government administration, as governance at the critical cellular level of socio-political configuration is nearly absent.

The President emphasizes that the onus is now on local council leaders to ensure that the broad spectrum of Nigerians living at that level are satisfied that they are benefitting from people-oriented service delivery.

"The Renewed Hope Agenda is about the people of this country, at all levels, irrespective of faith, tribe, gender, political affiliation, or any other artificial line they say exists between us. This country belongs to all of us. By virtue of this judgement, our people - especially the poor - will be able to hold their local leaders to account for their actions and inactions. What is sent to local government accounts will be known, and services must now be provided without excuses.

"My administration instituted this suit because of our unwavering belief that our people must have relief and today's judgement will ensure that it will be only those local officials elected by the people that will control the resources of the people. This judgement stands as a resounding affirmation that we can use legitimate means of redress to restructure our country and restructure our economy to make Nigeria a better place to live in and a fairer society for all of our people," President Tinubu states.

President Tinubu notes that the provision of some essential amenities and public goods, such as the construction and maintenance of certain roads, streets, street lighting, drains, parks, gardens, open spaces, and other residual responsibilities, including community security, has tottered owing to the emasculation of local governments.

The President affirms that the decision of the Supreme Court to uphold the constitutional rights and ideals of local governments as regards financial autonomy, and other salient principles, is of historic significance and further reinforces the effort to enhance Nigeria's true federal fabric for the development of the entire nation.

President Tinubu commends the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) for his diligence and patriotic effort on this important assignment.

The President states that his administration remains committed to protecting the principles of the charter governing citizens, institutions of government, arms, and tiers of government in furtherance of building an efficient and performance-driven governance system that works for every Nigerian.

Chief Ajuri Ngelale

Special Adviser to the President

(Media & Publicity)

July 11, 2024

07/07/2024

SIR ANTAI HOSTS APC STAKEHOLDERS, AIMS TO STRENGTHEN UNITY.

In a significant demonstration of unity and strategic foresight, the All Progressives Congress (APC) convened a stakeholders' luncheon in Akwa Ibom State, orchestrated by Rt. Hon. (Sir) Victor Antai, the Executive Director of Projects for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). This event brought together prominent party members and leaders, underscoring their commitment to the APC's vision and future successes.

The luncheon commenced with opening remarks from the Deputy Chairman of APC in Akwa Ibom State, standing in for State Chairman Obong Stephen Ntukekpo. He expressed profound gratitude for the stakeholders' dedication, remarking, "I'm amazed by this great turnout; the party is waxing strong."

Retired Justice Andrew Okon, the event's Chairman, delivered a message filled with optimism and unity. "With the support and commitment of our leaders, we will excel not just in the forthcoming local government elections but also in the 2027 elections," he asserted.

Dr. Ita Udosen, Zonal Secretary of APC for the South-South geopolitical zone, highlighted the importance of increasing membership and fostering unity within the party. Recounting a recent meeting in Calabar, where Senate President Senator Godswill Akpabio was declared the leader of the party in the South-South region, he emphasized the need for unity, reconciliation, and forgiveness.

Dr. Chris Akpan, Deputy National Welfare Secretary of the party, reassured members of the party's progress and urged active participation in election-related activities. "We are marching ahead. Efforts are being made to reclaim our position in state elections. APC will come out stronger and better," he affirmed.

Representing the Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District, Sir Emem Akpabio expressed pride in the party's achievements and called for regular meetings and better integration of new members.

AIG Amba, speaking for the Eket Senatorial District, emphasized balanced empowerment for effective mobilization across all sectors. Usenobong Akpabio, former Senate candidate, echoed similar sentiments for the Uyo Senatorial District, stressing the need for inclusivity in mobilizing party support.

A female representative reaffirmed support for President Tinubu and Senator Akpabio, emphasizing inclusivity and women's contributions.

Youth leader, popularly known as Baba Otu, highlighted the need for youth empowerment and employment opportunities to support the party's vision.

The convener, Sir Antai, shared his journey of unwavering support for Senator Akpabio. "Believe in the unity drive of the party. The era of Uncommon Transformation witnessed during Chief Godswill Akpabio's administration as Governor is coming back," he declared.

The luncheon saw attendance from stakeholders across all 31 LGAs of the state, including federal appointees, past and present leaders, and councilors. This gathering marked a significant step towards unity and strategic planning for the APC in Akwa Ibom State, promising a brighter and more unified future.

(C) Media Unit,
Office of the EDP, NDDC