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