Akwa ibom news current

Here are some current news updates from Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria:

Politics

  1. Governor Udom Emmanuel's Second Term Bid: The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, has announced his intention to seek re-election for a second term in office. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. PDP Primaries: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has concluded its primaries in Akwa Ibom State, with Senator Godswill Akpabio emerging as the party's candidate for the Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District. (Source: ThisDay)

Economy

  1. Akwa Ibom's Economy Grows: The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced that the state's economy has grown by 12.5% in the first quarter of 2023, driven by investments in agriculture, manufacturing, and infrastructure. (Source: Leadership)
  2. New Rice Mill: The state government has commissioned a new rice mill in Ikot Nkpentim, Uruan Local Government Area, with a capacity to produce 20 metric tons of rice per day. (Source: The Nation)

Health

  1. COVID-19 Cases: Akwa Ibom State has recorded a surge in COVID-19 cases, with 150 new cases reported in the past week. (Source: Punch)
  2. Healthcare Infrastructure: The state government has announced plans to upgrade healthcare infrastructure in the state, including the construction of new hospitals and the renovation of existing ones. (Source: Daily Trust)

Education

  1. University of Uyo: The University of Uyo has been ranked among the top 10 universities in Nigeria, according to a recent ranking by the National Universities Commission. (Source: The Guardian)
  2. Free Education: The state government has announced plans to introduce free education for all students in public primary and secondary schools in the state. (Source: Premium Times)

Security

  1. Kidnapping: There have been reports of kidnapping in some parts of Akwa Ibom State, with the state government urging residents to be vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities. (Source: The Punch)
  2. Police Reform: The state government has announced plans to reform the police force in the state, including the recruitment of new officers and the provision of modern equipment. (Source: Leadership)

These are just a few of the current news updates from Akwa Ibom State.