Akwa ibom state current news updates

Here are some current news updates from Akwa Ibom State:

Politics

  1. Governor Udom Emmanuel's Second Term Bid: Governor 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: The Nation)

Economy

  1. Akwa Ibom State's Economy: The state government has announced plans to diversify the state's economy through the development of agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing. (Source: Leadership)
  2. Investment Incentives: The state government has introduced investment incentives, including tax holidays and waivers, to attract investors to the state. (Source: This Day)

Infrastructure

  1. Road Construction: The state government has embarked on a massive road construction project, with the aim of connecting all the local government areas in the state. (Source: The Guardian)
  2. Airport Upgrade: The Akwa Ibom International Airport has been upgraded to a Category C airport, with the capacity to handle international flights. (Source: Daily Trust)

Health

  1. COVID-19 Cases: Akwa Ibom State has recorded a significant increase in COVID-19 cases, with the state government urging residents to take necessary precautions to prevent the spread of the virus. (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: The Nation)

Education

  1. Education Reforms: The state government has introduced education reforms, including the introduction of a new curriculum and the establishment of a state-owned university. (Source: Leadership)
  2. Scholarship Scheme: The state government has launched a scholarship scheme for indigent students in the state. (Source: This Day)

Security

  1. Security Challenges: Akwa Ibom State has been experiencing security challenges, including armed robbery and kidnapping. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. Police Reform: The state government has announced plans to reform the police force in the state, including the establishment of a new police command. (Source: The Guardian)

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