Apc news update in akwa ibom state

Here's an update on the latest news from Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria:

Breaking News

  1. APC Chieftain, Umana Umana, Defects to PDP: A former Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Umana Umana, has defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Umana, who was a strong supporter of the APC in the state, made the announcement at a press conference in Uyo, the state capital.
  2. Akwa Ibom APC Crisis Deepens: The crisis rocking the Akwa Ibom State chapter of the APC has deepened, with two factions of the party claiming to be the authentic leadership of the party. The crisis has led to the suspension of the state chairman of the party, Ini Okopido, by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party.
  3. PDP Wins Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial Bye-Election: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has won the Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial bye-election, with its candidate, Chris Ekpenyong, defeating the APC candidate, Akanimo Bob. Ekpenyong polled 102,895 votes, while Bob scored 51,167 votes.

Other News

  1. Akwa Ibom State Government Approves N1.5 Billion for Road Construction: The Akwa Ibom State Government has approved N1.5 billion for the construction of roads in the state. The project is expected to be completed within the next 12 months.
  2. Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) Gets New Vice-Chancellor: The Akwa Ibom State Government has appointed Professor Nse Essien as the new Vice-Chancellor of the Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU). Essien takes over from Professor Eno Ibanga, who has been acting as the VC since 2018.
  3. Akwa Ibom State Government Launches Free Healthcare Scheme: The Akwa Ibom State Government has launched a free healthcare scheme for residents of the state. The scheme, which is aimed at providing quality healthcare to the people, will cover a range of medical services, including consultations, surgeries, and medication.

Sports News

  1. Akwa Ibom United FC Wins NNL Championship: Akwa Ibom United FC has won the Nigeria National League (NNL) championship, after defeating Shooting Stars FC 2-1 in the final match of the season. The team will now compete in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) next season.

Business News

  1. Akwa Ibom State Government Approves N500 Million for Small-Scale Farmers: The Akwa Ibom State Government has approved N500 million for small-scale farmers in the state. The fund is aimed at supporting farmers in the state and promoting agricultural development.
  2. Akwa Ibom State Government Partners with Private Firm to Develop Industrial Park: The Akwa Ibom State Government has partnered with a private firm, the Ibom Industrial Park Development Company, to develop an industrial park in the state. The park is expected to create jobs and promote economic development in the state.

I hope this update is helpful.