Akwa Ibom Assembly Update

Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly is indeed pained by the sad news of the abduction, rape and subsequent murder of Miss Iniubong Umoren, 26, a graduand of Philosophy, University of Uyo and an indigene of Oruk Anam Local Government Area.  According to press release signed by the Chairman House Committee on Information, Rt. Hon. Aniefiok Dennis and member representing Etinan State Constituency in Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Information from the desk of the Police Public Relation Officer(PPRO) Akwa Ibom State command is that the late Iniubong Umoren was lured by one Mr Uduak Frank Akpan, 20 years, under the guise of providing her a job. The House unreservedly condemns this outrageous and dastardly act in strong terms.  We urge security agencies and the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice to be proactive and expedient in their investigations and prosecution of culprit(s) accordingly.  In the interim, the Speaker has directed the House Committee on Security in...

The Speaker of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Bassey, has called for the inclusion of more women in governance.  Speaking at the Conference of Female Mobilizers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Uyo on Tuesday, the Speaker described women as key players in the development process of the family, state and nation.  "It is possible to have three female Senators from the three Senatorial Districts. It is also possible to have eighteen female Commissioners and eleven councillors in our respective wards. It can happen. But that means you (women) need to re-strategize and prepare yourselves for the big task ahead. We must really recognise the importance of women, as key players, in the progress and development of every society", he said.  To take up key positions in the society, the Lawmaker called on the women folk to strive for self-empowerment, entrepreneurship and self-development, urging them to see themselves as change agents for the progress of...

The Speaker of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Aniekan Bassey today accompanied the State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel, Chief Judge, Justice Godwin Abraham and other  dignitaries to the Dedication and Commissioning of Redemption 101.5 FM Abak. Redemption 101.5 FM Abak, a modern Radio Broadcasting station with 21st Century State of the art equipment with cumulative facilities that permit good outreach and excellent media connection that enhances global reach with motto "The Citizens Voice" Redemption 101.5 FM, Abak has Prof Ahaziah Umanah as the Chairman/ Chief Executive Officer.

 Williams Akpabio - (Information Unit) AKHA, Uyo The Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) on Tuesday shut down all State House of Assembly in the federation over the non-implementation of financial autonomy for State Legislatures and Judiciary The indifinite Strike action comes after the expiration of all ultimatums issued to President Muhammadu Buhari by the Association.  The union locked the entrance and stationed at the entrance of the all States Assemblies, held banners calling on lawmakers and the federal government to ensure that financial autonomy is implemented before there will be legislation in the country. Speaking with reporters, Comrade Mohammed Usman, PASAN president, wondered why financial autonomy for the State Assemblies has not been implemented. In Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, workers in their numbers shut down the Assembly, stationed at the gates to protest with play cards. It could be recalled In May 2020, President Buhari signed an...

 Williams Akpabio - Information Unit - AKHA, Uyo ... commends JMK, CCECC, OTHERS Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly Committee on Works and Transport  under the chairmanship of Rt. Hon. David Lawrence, member representing Eket State Constituency today Friday charged companies to complement and reciprocate the effort of government in the discharge of their contracts else House of Assembly will not hesitate to blacklist any company that does not work in tandem with the project specification The committee make the charge during the days on the spot assessment of road project at Abat in Onna Local Govt Area to ascertain the level of work done by contracting companies and to compare the volume of  work done if it complement with the funds released as enpowered by law. Today, the committee visited Onna, Oruk Anam and Eket Local Govt Area of the state. At Onna,  The committee visited Ndon Eyo - Abat - Odio Road under construction by VKS Company. Having compared the volume of ...