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• Akwa Ibom State Confirms Ibom Air International Debut with Uyo to Accra Flight Service

  Published: Apr 28, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The Akwa Ibom state government announced that Ibom Air will launch its first international flight from Victor Attah International Airport to Accra, Ghana, on May 2, 2026. This mile...

• Governor Umo Eno Marks 62nd Birthday with Landmark Welfare Package for Akwa Ibom Orphans and Caregivers

  Published: Apr 25, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno celebrated his 62nd birthday by providing scholarships, automatic civil service employment, and housing support to orphans and their caregivers. Du...

• Governor Umo Eno Receives Critical Feasibility Report for Multibillion Dollar Ibom Deep Seaport Development

  Published: Apr 9, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Governor Umo Eno reaffirmed his commitment to the Ibom Deep Seaport project after receiving a comprehensive feasibility report from the technical committee in Uyo. The maritime dev...

• Akwa Ibom State Government Repudiates Liquidation Claims for Ibom Power While Disclosing Strategic Debt Repayment Plan

  Published: Mar 18, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Commissioner for Information Aniekan Umanah has officially denied reports suggesting the state-owned Ibom Power Company is being sold as scrap, labeling such claims as fabricated....

• Governor Umo Eno Hosts Ramadan Iftar for Muslim Stakeholders, Praising Inter-Religious Harmony as Catalyst for Akwa Ibom’s Growth

  Published: Mar 16, 2026

  Section: Africa

  During a special Ramadan Iftar at the Government House in Uyo, Governor Umo Eno commended the Muslim community and non-indigene residents for their long-term commitment to the stat...

• Akwa Ibom Exceeds Beijing Benchmark as Governor Eno Allocates 40% Political Representation for Women

  Published: Mar 10, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Deputy Governor Senator Akon Eyakenyi has lauded Governor Umo Eno for a historic "all-inclusive" administration that provides 40% of political slots to women. This move surpasses t...