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NDE trains Akwa Ibom women on shoe, bag making

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The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has commenced a 5-day training for more than 20 women in shoe and bag making in Akwa Ibom state.

The NDE’s Director-General, Mallam Abubakar Fikpo, who spoke during the official flag-off of the Skills Acquisition Training in Uyo, said the programme was targeted at unemployed women across the country.

The DG, represented by the state coordinator of NDE, Mr. Obegolu Obiora, also noted that the empowerment was to generate mass employment and reduce poverty amongst women.

“The programme is dedicated to the development of entrepreneurial abilities among women and youths and also to inculcate the spirit of entrepreneurship, creativity, innovation, and self-reliance in the unemployed to assist them to set up their businesses.

“The Women Employment Branch (WEB), a platform of the small-scale Enterprise Department is responsible for undertaking this training that is commencing today the objective is to design income generation activities for women to generate mass employment and reduce poverty amongst women.

“I am to inform you that in the year 2022, the Directorate through WED kick-started the training in income-generation activities in skills such as Decorative Painting Making, Embroidery ( stone/beads on clothes), perfumery, organic products, Extraction of Natural Organic oil, Spice/Seasoning Production, Turban making, Event Decorations, Makeup & Gele and Rafia works.

“The products and services emanating from these skills are in high demand, therefore we expect our beneficiaries to be doing well in their current endeavours,” he added

Fikpo further revealed that in previous years, the Directorate through its intervention programmes and schemes has created over one million direct jobs for women of all categories through skill acquisition and entrepreneurial training opportunities.

In her welcome address, the Head of the Small Scale Enterprise Department, Ms. Chikodi Ike, expressed delight over the commencement of the skill acquisition for the women.

The HOD, represented the State Enterprise Development Assistant, Mr. Nathaniel Inyang, admonished the beneficiaries to be committed and maintain the high discipline to ensure the goal of the training was achieved.

On his part, the State Coordinator of NDE, Mr. Obegolu Obiora, assured that the participants will be adequately equipped with starter packs at the end of the training to enable them to be self-employed as well as employers of labour.

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Governor Umo Eno Dissolves Akwa Ibom State Executive Council

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Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has dissolved the State Executive Council with immediate effect, according to a statement from the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Enobong Uwah.

The dissolution affects all commissioners and special advisers, who are instructed to hand over their duties to the permanent secretaries in their respective ministries. In ministries lacking permanent secretaries, the most senior director is to assume responsibility.

The governor expressed his gratitude to the outgoing council members for their service and contributions to the state’s development, wishing them success in their future endeavors.

Governor Eno inherited the executive council members from his predecessor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, nearly 19 months ago.

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PDP Welcomes Founding Fathers Back to Party in Akwa Ibom State

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State has celebrated the return of two prominent founding members, Chief Edet Isong and Prince Emmanuel Isong, to the party.

The Ward 2 branch of the PDP in Urue-Offong/Oruko formally welcomed the returnees at a grand ceremony in Uyo, marking their reintegration into the party.

Chief Edet Isong, a former Transition Chairman of Urue-Offong/Oruko, expressed enthusiasm about rejoining the PDP, describing it as “coming back home to contribute, support, and work for my family, the PDP.” He commended Governor Umo Eno’s leadership and the state’s developmental strides, citing projects like the Nsit Atai-Okobo Road as evidence of progress under the administration.

Prince Emmanuel Isong, a retired Director with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), also returned to the PDP, bolstering the party’s presence in Ward 2 and the Urue-Offong/Oruko community.

The Deputy Ward Chairman, Mrs. Nkoyo Unanaonwi, expressed joy at the return of the two stalwarts, highlighting their invaluable contributions to the party and community. “Their return is a big win for our party,” she noted.

Goodwill messages flowed from stakeholders, including Hon. Victor Amah, Chief Daniel Afiakurue, and Comrade Clement Walter, who celebrated the reunion as a significant boost for the PDP.

Chief Isong, previously affiliated with the Young People’s Party (YPP) after leaving the All Progressives Congress (APC), stated his decision was influenced by the steadfast leadership in the PDP and Governor Umo Eno’s people-focused agenda.

The ceremony marked a pivotal moment for the PDP in Urue-Offong/Oruko, as members expressed optimism about the party’s future strengthened by the return of its founding fathers.

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Akwa Ibom PDP Declares Governor Umo Eno Sole Candidate for 2027 Governorship Election

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State has endorsed Governor Umo Eno as its sole candidate for the 2027 governorship election, despite the general election being over two years away.

The decision, announced at the PDP Enlarged State Executive Council Meeting on 6 January 2025, was formalized in a communiqué signed by the party’s state chairperson, Aniekan Akpan. The party cited Governor Eno’s “outstanding performance” and “exemplary leadership” under his Arise Agenda as reasons for the endorsement.

“His vision has delivered significant dividends of democracy for Akwa Ibom State,” the communiqué stated.

This move effectively excludes other aspirants within the party, consolidating Governor Eno’s position as the PDP’s flagbearer in a state that has remained a PDP stronghold since 1999.

Governor Eno, who assumed office on 29 May 2023, dissolved his cabinet hours before visiting the PDP state secretariat in Uyo on Saturday.

With opposition parties like the All Progressives Congress currently weak in the state, Governor Eno appears well-positioned for a second term in 2027.

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