MPP9: We Reduce Poverty in Rural Communities
By Christian George
The Micro Projects Programmed in the nine Niger Delta States (MPP9) has reinstated its commitment to reduce poverty in rural communities of the Niger Delta region with the view to strengthening good governance with such communities.
Speaking with Century Newsfront in Uyo recently, the Team Leader of MPP9 for Akwa Ibom, Mrs. Imoh Ekott added that the micro projects programmed embarked upon by MPP9 are those which one could use an infinitesimal sum to finance. Read the rest of this entry
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Demolition Illegal Structure in Uyo: The Issues
Striking Point
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Ikot Obio Odong Crowns New village Head
By Edidiana Ikpe
It was a gathering of who is who last Monday July 26th, 2010 when people from all walks of life converged in the village of Ikot Obio Odongo, Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area to witness the coronation of chief Edem Mophat Inyang as cthe village head of the community.
Among them were elders and chiefs in the area and beyond including Obong Emem Essien the mkpisong Akwa Esop Imaisong Ibibio, Obong E.E Etefia-Mkpisong Ibibio Adaha Ikono, Eteidung Nelson O.Thomas JP, Representative of Etebom Effiong Eberefiak JP who is the clan head of Oku, Uyo. Read the rest of this entry
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The Problem of Education
OPINION
(Andragogy vs Pedagogy)
By Joe Etokudor
On professor (Rev. Father) stan Anich-the initiator of African thinkers community of inquiry college of Education, Enugu had postulated that Nigeria n Education only teaches how to pass examinations. He said. That Nigeria is a country where teachers teach students what to thinks but never teach them how to think. Read the rest of this entry
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PERSPECTIVE
“Prioritizing Our Sensibilities
(The Akwa Ibom Perspective)
By Joe Etokudor
A democratic polity should not begin and end in our electing our people to represent us in government. It should also embrace our opinions actions and reactions our behavioral patterns and our culture to make it a developing democratic.
The spirit or culture of the people is said to be the total of human behaviour patterns and technology communication from generation to generation, and the behaviour patterns include the arts (music, dances, crafts, sculpture and paintings,) beliefs, social institutions characteristic of community or race. Leopold Senghor had compared culture with civilization and noted that” Read the rest of this entry
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Ikot Ekpene Senatorial Race 2011
Group Endorses Obong Bassey Inuaeyen
By Joe Etokudor
A socio-political group in Akwa Ibom North West (Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District) friends of Bassey Inyuaeyen Campaign Organization (FOBICO) has given a nod for Mr. Bassey Inuaeyen’s ambition for the Ikot Ekpene Senatorial Race 2011. The group maintained that it is satisfied with the sterling leadership qualities inherent in Mr. Bassey Inuaeyen coupled with his past achievements and human development empowerments in the state
The Right Man of the Moment/Profile
No man is born a failure. Success here is measured by man’s ability to clearly identify, jealously guided and nurture his talents and diligently harness his potentials effectively for his benefit and for the good of mankind and the larger society. Read the rest of this entry
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2011 Guber Race
Aspirants, Groups, ors device new strategies against Akpabio
As The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), a body saddled with the responsibility of conducting elections in Nigeria announces January 12, 2011 as possible date for governorship election in Nigeria; groups, individuals, organizations and some governorship aspirants in Akwa Ibom State have arisen in unison to scuttle the second term aspiration of the incumbent governor, Chief Godswill Obot Akpabio. Read the rest of this entry
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Itam Clan Council Rejoices With Clan Head
By Christian George
It was a gathering of who is who in the Traditional Council Rulers Council of Itam as the Chairman of Conference of Village Heads, Itu chapter, village and family heads trooped in a large member to the domain of the head of Itam clan, Itu local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Chief Donald Uboh to rejoice with him over his formal induction as the Clan Head of Itam and was confirmed and certified by the Executive governor of the state, Chief Godswill Akpabio recently. Read the rest of this entry
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