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  • We didn’t withdraw security of ex-Gov Udom, says Akwa-Ibom

    We didn’t withdraw security of ex-Gov Udom, says Akwa-Ibom

    Akwa Ibom Commissioner for Information Aniekan Umanah has dismissed as false and misleading, reports alleging the withdrawal of security personnel attached to former Governor Udom Emmanuel or any other former Governor of the State.

    Fielding  correspondents questions last night, Umanah described the allegation as  false and  baseless fabrication intended to mislead the public. 

    According to him, the deployment, reassignment, or withdrawal of police officers is the exclusive responsibility of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and the Commissioner of Police in each State, and not the duty of any Governor.

    “ I can tell you on good authority that the  Governor did not  issue any directive to withdraw security operatives from the immediate past Governor,” the Commissioner clarified.

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    He further noted that all former Governors of Akwa Ibom State are entitled to and continue to enjoy their security details as approved by law.

    “To the best of our knowledge, there has been no complaint or report from any former Governor or their media aides about the withdrawal of security personnel. The rumour exists only in the imagination of those peddling it,” Umanah added.

    The Commissioner urged members of the public to disregard the baseless propaganda, reaffirming that the peace loving Governor of Akwa Ibom State remains focused on promoting peace, unity, and good governance across the State.

    He emphasised that Governor Eno  will continue to ensure that all citizens, regardless of political affiliation, enjoy the full protection and benefits of the law.

  • Akwa-Ibom holds special place in Tinubu’s heart-Ekpo

    Akwa-Ibom holds special place in Tinubu’s heart-Ekpo

    Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas) Obongemem Ekperikpe Ekpo has claimed President Bola Tinubu has a special place in his heart for Akwa Ibom State.

    Ekpo made the statement while speaking to a cross section of women, youths, and community leaders in his hometown of Ikot Udom in Ika local government area.

    He said: “President Tinubu is a tested and trusted hand. He is an experienced politician and public administrator who knows where he is taking us. Be it petrol subsidy removal or the tax reform bill, let’s give him the benefit of the doubt at all times.”

    He assured the President was doing the right thing in trying to cut wastes and encourage productivity in the gas sector by removing the controversial petrol  subsidy.

    Ekpo, on another occasion where he played host to party leaders in the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Akwa Ibom Democratic Forum (ADF) at Abak, said that President Tinubu has demonstrated good faith by entrusting key and sensitive positions in his government in the hands of Akwa Ibom sons and daughters, and called on the people of the State to reciprocate the kind gesture.

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    He told the large gathering pointedly that the historic agreement signed between the BFI Group and China National Chemical Engineering Corporation (CNCEC) to restart operations at the dormant multi-billion dollar Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria (ALSCON) in Ikot Abasi was further proof.

    “It is obvious that Mr. President has a special place in his heart for us. We’re a God-fearing people. And we are known to be dependable. Let’s stand by Mr. President now and always,” he appealed.

    Corroborating the Minister, an observer at the event, NSJ King asserted: “In the annals of our national affairs, our people are always natural allies whenever trust is needed.

    “During the Nigerian civil war, it was an Akwa Ibom son, the late S. J. King that was trusted with the sensitive office of Principal Private Secretary to the then Head of State and Commander in Chief, General Yakubu Gowon. And when he left for other duties, instructively, it was another Akwa Ibom person that took up the responsibility.”

  • BREAKING: Lagos, Abia, Ebonyi, Akwa-Ibom get new commissioners of police

    BREAKING: Lagos, Abia, Ebonyi, Akwa-Ibom get new commissioners of police

    …we will monitor your performance, says PSC chair

    The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of four substantive Commissioners of Police for the Abia, Lagos, Ebonyi, and Akwa Ibom State Commands.

    According to the PSC, these appointments follow the recent promotion of senior police officers, which created vacancies in several state commands.

    The newly appointed Commissioners are Isah Danladi Nda for Abia State Command, Olarewaju Ishola Olawale for Lagos State Command, Anthonia Adaku Uche Anya fdc for Ebonyi State Command, and Miller Gajere Dantawaye for Akwa Ibom State Command.

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    Chairman of the Commission retired DIG Hashimu Argungu, urged the new commissioners to be committed to making a positive impact on the security management of their respective states.

    Argungu disclosed that the Commission will monitor their performance stressing that they should not waste time to hit the ground running

    According to a statement issued, on Friday, September 13, by the Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, the PSC boss told the new Commissioners that they must build a competitive, competent, and efficient Police Force in their states of posting adding that the Commission will continue to encourage them for optimum service delivery.

    He said their appointments should be seen as a call to greater dedication to the service of their fatherland.

    The approval of the postings signed by the Secretary to the Commission, Onyemuche Nnamani, has been conveyed to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun for implementation.