Akwa latest news

Akwa Ibom State! Here are some of the latest news updates from the state:

Politics

  1. Governor Udom Emmanuel's Re-Election Bid: The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, has announced his intention to seek re-election in the 2023 governorship election.
  2. PDP Primaries: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has concluded its primary elections in Akwa Ibom State, with Senator Chris Ekpenyong emerging as the party's candidate for the 2023 senatorial election.

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 manufacturing and construction sectors.
  2. New Industrial Park: The state government has launched a new industrial park in Uyo, which is expected to create thousands of jobs and boost the state's economy.

Infrastructure

  1. Uyo-Ikot Ekpene Road: The Federal Government has announced plans to rehabilitate the Uyo-Ikot Ekpene road, which has been in a deplorable state for years.
  2. New Airport Terminal: The Akwa Ibom State Government has commissioned a new airport terminal in Uyo, which is expected to improve the state's aviation infrastructure.

Health

  1. COVID-19 Vaccination: The Akwa Ibom State Government has launched a mass vaccination campaign against COVID-19, with the aim of vaccinating over 1 million people in the state.
  2. New Hospital: The state government has commissioned a new hospital in Ikot Ekpene, which is equipped with modern facilities and staffed by experienced medical professionals.

Education

  1. New University: The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced plans to establish a new university in the state, which is expected to improve access to higher education in the region.
  2. School Feeding Programme: The state government has launched a school feeding programme, which aims to provide meals to over 1 million school children in the state.

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