Current news today in akwa ibom

Here are some current news updates from Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria:

Politics

  1. Akwa Ibom Guber Election: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the date for the governorship election in Akwa Ibom State, which is scheduled to hold on March 11, 2023.
  2. PDP Primaries: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has concluded its governorship primaries in Akwa Ibom State, with Umo Eno emerging as the party's candidate.

Economy

  1. Akwa Ibom Economy: The Akwa Ibom State Government has launched a new economic development plan aimed at diversifying the state's economy and creating jobs for its citizens.
  2. Oil Production: The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced that Akwa Ibom State is one of the top oil-producing states in the country, with a daily production of over 200,000 barrels.

Health

  1. COVID-19: The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced that the state has recorded a significant decline in COVID-19 cases, with only a few new cases reported in the past week.
  2. Healthcare Infrastructure: The state government has launched a new healthcare infrastructure project aimed at improving healthcare services in the state.

Education

  1. University of Uyo: The University of Uyo has been ranked among the top universities in Nigeria, according to a recent ranking by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
  2. Education Reform: The Akwa Ibom State Government has launched a new education reform program aimed at improving the quality of education in the state.

Security

  1. Security Challenges: The Akwa Ibom State Government has appealed to the federal government to provide more security personnel to the state to tackle the growing security challenges.
  2. Kidnapping: There have been reports of kidnapping incidents in some parts of the state, with the police urging residents to be vigilant and report any suspicious activities.

Other News

  1. Flood: The Akwa Ibom State Government has declared a state of emergency in some parts of the state following heavy flooding caused by the recent rains.
  2. Infrastructure Development: The state government has launched a new infrastructure development project aimed at improving the state's road network and other public facilities.

Please note that these are just some of the current news updates from Akwa Ibom State, and the situation may change rapidly.