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WEEKLY NEWS Vol. 3 No. 3. Mon. Feb. 20 - Sun. Feb. 26, 2017 Aerial view of West Itam Secondary School Sports Centre. Continuous investment in sports infrastructure development - the pilot Sports Centre complex completed, 9 more to come. Promise Made; Promise Delivered. WEEKLY NEWS Crew Content Ati Annang Honours Gov. Emmanuel as Grand Patron Works Minister Calls for Synergy between States and Senators to Attract Fed-Govt Projects AK Farmers Association to Establish Rice Processing Mill Passage of PIB will Stem the Tide of Restiveness 3 - 4 4 5 6 Publisher/ Editor-in-Chief Charles Udoh Editorial Board Adviser Praise Okon Coordinator Mike Etuk Editor Ini Nkantion Asst. Editor Emmanuel Edem Managing Editor Grace Akpan Production Editor Idris Mabadeje Online Services Solomon Eyo Graphics Nsikan Ekwere Edidiong George HOCS Tasks Info Officers on Effective Reportage of Govt Activities 7 AK SUBEB Trains 6,000 Teachers Under TPD Programme Ikot Ekpene: Gov Emmanuel Assures Residentsof Safety AK Govt Committed to Welfare of Non-Indigenes Chairman, Civil Service Commission Assures Staff of Fairness and Justice Govt Reiterates Support for Cocoa Farmers Housing & Special Duties Commissioner Excited About Pace of Work at Ibom Airport Agric Commissioner Promises Support For Cocoa Farmers Boundary Skirmishes: Akwa Ibom, Abia Deputy Governors Sue for Peace 13 Science and Tech Commissioner Charges Officers to be Innovative 14 Info Commissioner Calls for Creativity Amongst Entrepreneurs 15 Photo News A One-Day Seminar for Information Officers 16 Ati Annang Honours Gov. Udom Emmanuel 17 8 9 10 10 11 11 12 For all comments, suggestions and stories feedback@akwaibomstate.gov.ng stories@akwaibomstate.gov.ng Ministry of Information and Strategy, Block 2, Idongesit Nkanga Secretariat, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. mois.akwaibomstate.gov.ng
WEEKLY NEWS Vol. 3 No. 3. Mon. Feb. 20 - Sun. Feb. 26, 2017 Ati Annang Honours Gov. Emmanuel as Grand Patron Uwem Kerns t was a memorable occasion marked with pomp and Iceremony as various colourfully attired groups, notable politians, intellectuals, captains of industry and the cream of society turned up in large number at the Ikot Ekpene stadium to witness the investiture of the governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, as Grand Patron by a foremost socio-cultural organization, the Ati Anang Foundation. Governor Emmanuel whose wife, Martha, was also inducted as honourary member of the Foundation, thanked the executive members of the organization for the honour done him and promised not to let the people of Ikot Ekpene senatorial district down, in the light of the support he got during his election, and for his administration. While promising not to renege on his determination to industrialise the state for the benefit of all, the governor pointed out that the completion of the Uyo – Ikot Ekpene highway was uppermost in his mind, maintaining that what was delaying the road work was the issue of litigation cases of compensation. He appealed to all those whose property have been affected to come forward for an out-of-court settlement in order to create room for a speedy completion of the project, adding that his administration believes strongly in the rule of law and respect for the right of every citizen. ’’I therefore urge the affected persons to, out of patriotism, sheath their sword and embrace alternative resolution as this unending litigation has hindered the smooth execution of the road construction project". Governor Emmanuel congratulated the Ati Annang Foundation for its outstanding development strides and promised to empower five persons, out of which three must be women, in each of the annang-speaking local government areas. He also pledged a donation towards the completion of the construction of Ati Annang Foundation international headquarters building. In his remarks, the senate Minority Leader, Senator Gov Emmanuel ( r) being presented with a symbol of a live cow during his investiture by Mr. Joseph Umannah, on behalf of Itai Afe Annang. Gov. Emmanuel and wife, Martha, being presented with a gift by the Ati Annang Foundation Godswill Akpabio, expressed appreciation to the organisation for upholding the true Annang spirit of unity, love, sacrifice and sincerity and assured the people that there existed no rift between him and the governor, saying that anything to the contrary existed only in the minds of detractors. Senator Akpabio urged the people to build bridges of love across the ethnic divide and ignore detractors whose stock in trade, he said, is to fan embers of disaffection among brothers and congratulated Governor Emmanuel, for the prudent utilisation of the limited resources through the provision of landmark infrastructure across the state. On his part, the senate Minority Whip, Senator Philip Adudua, expressed delight at the harmonious coexistence prevalent in the state, and commended the people for their decision to celebrate their own. The wife of the governor, Mrs. Martha Udom Emmanuel, who was also inducted as a member of the foundation, thanked her people for the honour done her and her husband and prayed God to bless the people. Also, the immediate past first lady of the state, Mrs. Ekaette- unoma Akpabio, in appreciation, burst into songs for the overwhelming love bestowed on her, her husband and the incumbent Governor Udom Emmanuel as well as his wife, Martha. The Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Barrister Onofiok Luke, who was accompanied by other law makers, in a goodwill message called on Akwa Ibom sons and daughters in privileged positions to close ranks and work for the overall development of the state and not be allowed by sycophants to distract their focus with irrelevant tales. Mr. Luke congratulated the Ati Annang for sustaining the vision of its founding fathers and reaffirmed the readiness of the state House of Assembly, to partner with Governor Udom Emmanuel beyond the first tenure. He thanked the Foundation for embarking on life- 3
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