60th Birthday: Ifim Ibom Ibibio Congratulates Gov. Umo Eno

....Applauds Him As A Worthy Son And Servant Leader

 

 

Ifim Ibom Ibibio, the highest traditional institution in Ibibio Land, has congratulated the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, on his attainment of 60 years of age.

 

The body, otherwise known as the Supreme Council of Ibibio Traditional Rulers, said in a goodwill message titled "Happy Birthday to a Worthy Son and Leader" that the life and times of Pastor Eno are full of exciting reasons to celebrate.

 

In the message, signed by the Oku Ibom Ibibio and the President General of Ifim Ibom Ibibio, His Eminence, Ntenyin (Dr.) Solomon Daniel Etuk, JP, CFR, said the Governor "stand tall as a worthy son—a cleric, consummate businessman, statesman, bridge builder, an icon and a servant leader."

 

It was noted that since he came on board as the Governor of Akwa Ibom State on May 29, 2023, his performance records have been phenomenal. 

 

"Through the ARISE Agenda programme of your administration, lives are being immensely touched from the rural to urban centres with poverty alleviation schemes across the 31 LGAs, the award of multiple road construction, the building and enhancement of health and education institutions, housing estates, the payment of pensions and gratuities, and a healthy relationship with traditional rulers, among others," it added.

 

Ifim Ibom Ibibio pointed out that Governor Eno has brought a commendable new dimension of non-partisanship into governance, thus making inclusivity the hallmark of his administration. 

 

The body further stated that Governor Eno's laudable scorecard has accentuated his impacts, thus endearing him to the people across the state and beyond, which makes them quite happy. 

 

It said that his "birthday therefore comes to us, nay, our entire people, with an exhilaration of joy for the peaceful disposition and enormous life-touching schemes you have brought into governance."

 

The body, on behalf of the Ibibio people, heartily felicitates the governor and his family on the great occasion of his 2024 birth anniversary.

 

Ifim Ibom Ibibio, while expressing appreciation to the Almighty God for his life, prayed for many more fulfilling years ahead for Governor Eno.

APOSTLE ELIJAH JACK FOUNDATION CELEBRATES GOV. ENO AT 60

By Starry Danson, PH 

The Apostle Elijah Jack's Foundation (AEJF) has felicitated with the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, on his 60th birthday, describing him as a visionary leader who has brought remarkable progress and development to the state.

 In a congratulatory message signed by the Chairman of AEJF, Apostle Elijah Jack, the foundation praised Governor Umo Eno for his resilience, leadership, and dedication to serving the people of Akwa Ibom State.

According to the message, under Governor Umo Eno's leadership, Akwa Ibom State has witnessed significant improvements in infrastructure, healthcare, education, and socioeconomic empowerment initiatives, which have positively impacted the lives of many citizens.

AEJF commended Governor Umo Eno for his unwavering dedication to public service and his relentless pursuit of excellence, saying his leadership qualities, wisdom, and compassion continue to inspire the people of Akwa Ibom State.

The foundation wished Governor Umo Eno a happy birthday, praying that God grants him good health, continued success, and happiness in all his endeavors.

"We look forward to witnessing many more years of your impactful leadership and service to our beloved state," the message concluded.

Oku Ibom Ibibio Felicitates Gov Umo Eno At 60th Birthday Anniversary

...Describes Him As A Visionary Leader

The Oku Ibom Ibibio and President General of Akwa Ibom State Supreme Council of Traditional Rulers, His Eminence, Ntenyin (Dr.) Solomon Daniel Etuk, JP, CFR has felicitated Governor Umo Bassey Eno on the occasion of his 60th birthday anniversary. 

Ntenyin Etuk, the Patriarch of Ibibios Worldwide, in a birthday message titled, "Hearty Felicitations to a Visionary Leader, says Governor Eno's life and times have been quite meaningful and impactful on his immediate family, State, Nation and the world at large.

 

He described Pastor Eno's governance of Akwa Ibom State has been topnotch and applauded him for his disposition towards the peace and unity of all the peoples, particularly his non-partisanship posture. 

Ntenyin Etuk said that the entire state is feeling the impact of the Governor's ARISE Agenda, which encapsulates the remarkable policies of his administration, covering welfare and security of the people and the general development of Akwa Ibom State. 

"The ensuing success story accounts for the outpouring of love and commendations for your administration across party lines in the state and beyond," he added.

 

The premier royal father on behalf of the Akwa Ibom State Supreme Council of Traditional Rulers, therefore heartily rejoiced with Pastor Eno and his lovely family on the momentous occasion of his 60th birthday.

He expressed the profound gratitude of traditional rulers in the state to God for the fruitful life of the Governor and wished him many more happy returns.

The goodwill message reads, "It gives us joy as you clock the milestone age of three score years. The anniversary is quite evocative, considering your meaningful life and times.

 

"Your Excellency, as an accomplished businessman with a striving foothold in the hospitality industry, a cleric and founder of All Nations Christian Ministry International and a former Commissioner for Lands and Water Resources in Akwa Ibom State, your impacts have been felt across our state, country and beyond.

 

"Of note, since you ascended to be at the helms of affairs of our dear state, Akwa Ibom, your governance has been topnotch, and your disposition to the peace and unity of all the peoples, particularly your non-partisanship, has been very commendable. 

 

"The entire state is feeling the impact of the ARISE Agenda, which encapsulates the remarkable policies of your administration, covering the welfare and security of the people and the general development of Akwa Ibom State. The ensuing success story accounts for the outpouring of love and commendations for your administration across party lines in the state and beyond.

 

"May I therefore, on behalf of the Akwa Ibom State Supreme Council of Traditional Rulers, heartily rejoice with you and your lovely family on this momentous occasion of your 60th birthday.

 

"Your Excellency, we offer our immense gratitude to God for a very fruitful life and also wish you many more happy returns."

Ifim Ibom Ibibio Backs Amendment Of TRC Law

Ifim Ibom Ibibio, the highest traditional institution in Ibibio land has given its backing for the amendment of the Akwa Ibom State Traditional Rulers Law 2023.

In a statement, Ifim Ibom Ibibio says its decision to have the law amended without distorting its intended purpose to enhance the prestige of the state traditional institution, is to further strengthen certain areas that will engender goodwill among all traditional rulers.

 

Accordingly, Ifim Ibom Ibibio has raised a memorandum to the State government regarding some areas of the law which attracted contentions  – with its views, interests and positions clearly stipulated, including the accommodation of the interests of other segments of the State.

The body, otherwise known as the Supreme Council of Ibibio Traditional Rulers, states "As royal fathers, we have to give thoughts to the fact that in all of these brouhaha 'for and against" the law, the collective interest of Akwa Ibom State is uppermost, and that we must strive to maintain at all times. Therefore, in the pursuit of peace, unity, love and progress lies the demand of inclusivity of all.

"The fact remains incontrovertible that the AKWA IBOM STATE of TODAY remains that "VISION and DREAM" of our great forebears of IBIBIO UNION and later IBIBIO STATE UNION, which eventually materialized in September 1987. 

"We stand to uphold that template of oneness and togetherness as set by our great forebears. We see ourselves despite dialectal differences in our language as ONE PEOPLE of a COMMON DESTINY.

"We are therefore bound to accord utmost respect and cooperation to our State Governor, His Excellency, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno to govern Awa Ibom State in unity, peace and concord. We recall the Governor's meeting of October 17, 2023 with the 31 Paramount Rulers of Akwa Ibom State at the State Executive Council Chambers, Uyo to seek ways of resolving the lingering issues on the Akwa Ibom State Supreme Council of Traditional Rulers.

"Furthermore, the Governor later paid a conciliatory visit to Ifim Ibom Ibibio to reemphasize his stance for the amicable resolution of the issue. As a great leader, a cleric and a man of peace, it demands that we accord His Excellency, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno due respect by following his laudable footsteps to ensure the maintenance of peace, unity and development in Akwa Ibom State."

Ifim Ibom Ibibio further stated that following the conciliatory visit by the Governor, it inaugurated a committee to collate memoranda from groups, royal fathers and individuals on the TRC Law and the way forward. 

"We have received the report and it is consequent upon it that we have forwarded our clearly outlined positions to the state government," it added. 

Ifim Ibom Ibibio therefore solicited the total cooperation of all towards the continued well-being and development of Akwa Ibom under the administration of Governor Umo Eno.

The press statement on behalf of Ifim Ibom Ibibio was signed by His Eminence, Ntenyin (Dr.) Solomon D. Etuk, JP, CFR, Oku Ibom Ibibio and President General of Akwa Ibom State Supreme Council of Traditional Rulers; HRM Okuku (Dr.) Ime Udousoro Inyang, Chairman of Ifim Ibom Ibibio Council and Paramount Ruler of Ibiono Ibom; HRM Edidem Udo J. Ntukobom, Vice chairman of Ifim Ibom Ibibio Council and Paramount Ruler of Ikot Abasi LGA; and HRM Edidem Etim Nnana Itang, Paramount Ruler of Ikono LGA.

Police applicants to begin medical screening April 16

 

The Police Recruitment Board set up by the Police Service Commission (PSC) to midwife the ongoing recruitment into the Constable cadre of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed 20 centres for the medical screening of successful and shortlisted applicants.

The development followed the just-concluded computer-based tests (CBTs) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

Over 400,000 Nigerians had applied for the recruitment but 30,000 applicants will be admitted.

The medical screening is one of the several processes the board put in place to evaluate the applicants’ suitability for the job.

The applicants had been subjected to physical and credential screening and later the CBTs.

They will, on April 16, undergo the last part of the screenings with the medical examination.

The medical screening, according to a statement yesterday in Abuja by PSC’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, will last two weeks.

The 20 centres selected for the exercise are: Zone 1, Kano: Police Cottage Hospital, Bompai, Kano; Zone 2, Lagos: Police College, Ikeja; Zone 3, Yola: Police Clinic, Yola; Zone 4, Makurdi: Police Clinic, Makurdi; Zone 5, Benin: Police Cottage Hospital, Benin; and Zone 6, Calabar: Police Hospital, Calabar.

Other centres are: Zone 7, Abuja: MD Abubakar Police Hospital, Dei Dei, Abuja; Zone 8, Lokoja: Police Clinic, Lokoja; Zone 9, Umuahia: Police Hospital, Umuahia; Zone 10, Sokoto: PTS Clinic, Sokoto; Zone 11, Osogbo, Police Hospital,  Osogbo; Zone 12, Bauchi: PTS Clinic, Bauchi; Zone 13, Ukpo: Police Hospital, Awka; Zone 14, Katsina: Ibrahim Coomassie Cottage Hospital,  Katsina; Zone 15, Maiduguri: Police College, Maiduguri; and Zone 16, Yenagoa: Zone 16 Headquarters, Yenagoa.

The statement added: “The other four centres are: Zone 17, Akure: Police Hospital, Akure; Zone 18, Yobe: Utral Modern Police Hospital, Gashua Road, Damaturu; Zone 19, Kaduna: Police College Clinic, Kaduna; and Zone 20, Gusau:  Police Secondary School Clinic, Zaria Road, Gusau.”

The candidates for the medical screening, the PSC said, had been contacted on the dates and time for their screening.

PSC Chairman Solomon Arase, a retired Inspector General of Police (IGP), prayed for a successful conclusion of the recruitment exercise.

The chairman urged the applicants to keep to the dates and times allocated to them, stressing that medical professionals have been selected to examine their health status, which is one of the requirements for the recruitment.

Arase said successful applicants will report at designated Police Colleges for the mandatory training.

The statement added: “The Police Recruitment Board has Chief Onyemuche Nnamani, Commissioner of the Police Service Commission, as Chairman, and assisted by DIG Frank Mbah, DIG Training.

“Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Bode Akinbamilowo is the Secretary of the Board and Assisted by Sanusi Yusuf, an Assistant Director with the Police Service Commission.

“Membership of the board are drawn from the PSC, the NPF, the Federal Ministry of Police Affairs, Federal Character Commission (FCC), Police Trust Fund, and police colleges.”

N400m charges: Bobrisky detained in lone cell, faces arraignment today

 

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, will today (Friday) arraign controversial cross-dresser, Idris  Olanrewaju Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky, before the Federal High Court in Lagos for alleged money laundering.

EFCC, on Thursday, filed six counts while counts bordering on money laundering and abuse of the naira on Bobrisky.

Bobrisky will be arraigned before the vacation judge, Justice Abimbola Awogboro.

In the charge sheet filed by EFCC prosecutor, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), alongside seven other lawyers, Bobrisky in the first count was alleged to have tampered with the sum of N400,000 by spraying the same while dancing at a social event at the IMAX Circle Mall, Lekki, Lagos.

The commission said the offence was committed on March 24, 2024.

Bobrisky was also alleged to have between July and August 2023 at Aja Junction, Ikorodu tampered with another sum of N50,000 by spraying same at a social event while dancing.

The anti-graft agency  said in December 2023 at White Steve Event Hall, Ikeja, Bobrisky also sprayed and tampered with another sum of N20,000 while dancing.

He was further accused of spraying and tampering with another sum of N20,000 while dancing at another event in Oniru, Victoria Island.

The EFCC said that Bobrisky, while trading under the name and style of Bob Express between September  1, 2021 and April 4, 2024 in Lagos, failed to submit to the Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering, a declaration of the activities of the said company, (Bob Express) within which period the total sum of N127. 7m was paid into the company account domiciled with Ecobank.

Bobrisky  was  also accused of failing to submit a declaration of the activities of the company within the same period when another N53m was paid into the company’s account.

Aacording to EFCC, the offences committed  contravened  Sections  6 (1)(a), and  19(1) (f) of the Money Laundering (Prevention And Prohibition) Act and were punishable under Section 19 (2) (b) of the same Act.

Bobrisky, who had been in the EFCC detention since Wednesday, night, failed to meet the administrative bail offered him on Thursday.

The spokesperson for the EFCC, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the report of his bail and failure to meet the conditions, in a telephone interview with our correspondent Thursday evening.

Oyewale said, “He has been granted administrative bail but yet to meet bail conditions.”

Earlier, Oyewale had noted that, “Bobrisky is with us. He was arrested last night in Lagos, and he is at our Lagos command. We arrested him for alleged abuse of naira notes, spraying of nara notes, and currency mutilation, among others.

“We are very serious about restoring the dignity of the naira. Though our investigation is still ongoing, but he will definitely be charged to court soon.”

In a statement titled “EFCC Grills Bobrisky for Naira Abuse ” posted on its social media handle later, the EFCC wrote, “Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have commenced investigation of Idris Okuneye, a.k.a Bobrisky, for allegedly spraying Naira notes.

“The EFCC had invited the 31-year old following a video report of spraying and flaunting wads of new Naira notes at the premiere of a movie, Ajakaju, produced by Eniola Ajao, a Nollywood actress and producer, at Film One Circle Mall, Lekki, Lagos on March 24, 2024.

“Investigation also revealed that he had also committed the alleged offence at some other event centres and parties at different times.

“Following the invitation by the commission, he arrived at the Lagos Zonal Command of the EFCC in the morning of Wednesday, April 4, 2024, for interrogation and volunteered his statements.

“He will soon be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.”

Impeccable sources in the EFCC said the cross-dresser was detained in a lone cell.

“Bobrisky has been grilled by interrogators, and he has given his statement wherein he identified as ‘Idris Okuneye’. He’s being detained in a lone cell. He has no cellmates, he’s neither in a male nor female cell, he’s the only one in his cell,” a source said.

“I must have a PhD” – Duncan Mighty reveals why he took a break from music

Veteran Nigerian singer, Duncan Mighty reveals the reason he took a break from music while vowing to acquire a Doctor of Philosophy degree, Ph.D.

The musician disclosed that he had to take a break from music to pursue his education.

Duncan Mighty made this information known in an interview with 3Music TV in Accra, Ghana, while revealing that he has an MSc in Acoustics from Freiburg University in Germany.

He also advised his colleagues to chase their education if they haven’t achieved it yet, because talent is not enough.

His words read:

“Taking a break from music wasn’t a difficult decision. Most importantly, you must be able to equip yourself. You must be in charge of your career or business. For me, talent is not enough, music is not enough, ” he said.

“I have to back it up with education. Studying in an international community like Freiburg University… It is not an English-speaking university. You had to do Dutch language courses for six months, then you would be admitted to school.

“But I give God praise. I think education is the only thing that remains with you even in old age. So if you cannot go to school when you parents could send, you should go when you can send yourself. That was why I took a break from music. I’m not done with education yet. I must have a PhD.

If you’re not educated, someone is out there waiting to use everything you have made. Be careful, it is not about singing today. It’s called recording business”

REP. IDEM COMMISSIONS 4KM. IKOT AKPAN ESSIEN-IKOT OBONG- IKOT UKPONG EREN ROAD IN ORUK ANAM

 

... SAYS MORE PROJECTS UNDERWAY

In fulfillment of his resolve to change the economic outlook of his constituents, the member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, Rep. Unyime Idem, has commissioned the 4-kilometre Ikot Akpan Essien - Ikot Obong - Ikot Ukpong Eren road in Oruk Anam local government area, which he facilitated. 

The road project, which will greatly boost agriculture in the area, is constructed with a bridge linking Ikot Ukpong Eren with Ikot Obong. 

Idem, who is the chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Public Procurement, described the project as "an Easter gift from him to the people of Oruk Anam", stressing that "no development thrives without good road network", and expressed the hope that "with the inauguration of this road, the economic activities of these communities will be enhanced greatly."

Addressing his constituents at the Ikot Akpan Essien- Ikot Obong junction, venue of the commissioning, Rep. Idem used the opportunity to appeal to the people of Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency to be patient, hinting that more plans are underway for them. 

"I want to assure you that what I've done in the past 5 years is quite little, compared with what I will do in the next three years."

"More projects are coming. I want to promise the people of Oruk Anam that street lights will touch all the wards in the local government."

"I promised you that I won't buy a car or build a house for myself until I put smiles in the faces of my constituents. I'm still holding unto that promise."

He then appealed to the youths to be peaceful, while restating his plan to facilitate more employments to his constituents, with the hope that "in the next 10 years I hope to see my constituents in federal government MDAs rise to managerial positions."

Goodwill messages were received from the member representing Oruk Anam State Constituency and Deputy Chief Whip, Akwa Ibom state House of Assembly, Hon. Sampson Idiong, his predecessor and former leader of the House, Rt. Hon. Udo Kieran Akpan, Political leader, Ikot Akpan Essien, Dr. Paul Udofia, and Youth representative, Hon. Sunday Festus. 

The Royal Father gives impressive remark about Rt Hon Idem's awe-inspiring representation...

Messages were also received from the Paramount ruler, Oruk Anam local government area, Obong Engr. Johnson Obosi, Oruk Anam PDP chapter chairman, Engr. Nsikan Titus, Ime Peter Akpan from Ikot Ukpong Eren, Mrs Ediana Sunday, Women Leader and Engr. Chibuike Godwin of the Federal Ministry Of Works. 

Hon. Sampson Idiong, AKHA member for Oruk Anam extols Idem...

They unanimously applauded Rep. Idem for facilitating the road project, noting that it will boost the economic livelihood of people of the communities.

They also commended his quality of representation, agreeing that with his sterling performance, he deserves bigger responsibilities in future.

Receive this token from us, elated constituents tell Idem...