Akwa ibom news monty

Here are some recent 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 2022, driven by the growth of the oil and gas sector. (Source: Leadership)
  2. New Rice Mill: The state government has commissioned a new rice mill in Ikot Nkpe, Uyo, with a capacity to produce 20 metric tons of rice per day. (Source: The Nation)

Infrastructure

  1. Uyo-Ikot Ekpene Road: The Federal Government has awarded a contract for the reconstruction of the Uyo-Ikot Ekpene Road, which is expected to be completed in 18 months. (Source: Daily Trust)
  2. Akwa Ibom International Airport: The state government has announced plans to upgrade the Akwa Ibom International Airport to a Category C airport, with a new terminal building and other facilities. (Source: Punch)

Security

  1. Police Arrest Suspects: The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested 15 suspects in connection with various crimes, including armed robbery and kidnapping. (Source: The Guardian)
  2. Security Measures: The state government has announced plans to enhance security measures in the state, including the deployment of additional security personnel and the installation of CCTV cameras. (Source: Premium Times)

Health

  1. COVID-19 Cases: Akwa Ibom State has recorded a surge in COVID-19 cases, with 15 new cases reported in the past week. (Source: The Nation)
  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: Leadership)

These are just a few of the recent news updates from Akwa Ibom State. If you're looking for more information, please let me know!