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AKSG gives approval for reopening of churches on June 7

The Akwa Ibom State Government has approved the reopening of churches in the state on Sunday, June 07, 2020.

In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Charles Udoh this approval is based on guidelines recommended by the Christian Association of Nigeria -CAN backed by an undertaking to comply and signed by representatives of all the blocs.

The statement said the Government is confident that CAN will do everything within its jurisdiction to ensure that all churches adhere strictly to the guidelines as violators will be prosecuted, adding that a Joint Monitoring Team set up in each Senatorial District will ensure compliance.

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However, the statement also added that the BAN on BURIALS, WEDDINGS and all forms of SOCIAL GATHERINGS is STILL IN-FORCE until further notice.

It enjoined Citizens and Residents to observe all prescribed guidelines on religious and social gatherings as well as PHYSICAL DISTANCING while WEARING FACE MASKS.

AKHA suspends Chairman of Uyo and Nsit Atai LGA

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AKHA, Elder Imo Okon, Idorenyin Inyang, Lady Emem Ibanga, Nsit Atai local government, Ukai Udeme Emmanuel, Uyo local government

The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has suspended the Chairman of Nsit Atai Local Government Council, Lady Emem Ibanga and that of Uyo, Elder Imo Okon, indefinitely for alleged gross misconduct and administrative inefficiency. The Assembly has directed their respective Vice Chairmen, Idorenyin Inyang and Ukai Udeme Emmanuel to take over immediately.

This followed a resolution of the House read by the Speaker, Aniekan Bassey, after taking reports from Chairman of the House Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Public Petitions; Victor Ekwere, and that of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mark Esset.

The Speaker said the House resolution was based on Section 81 (1) of the Local Government Administration Law (2017) as amended, which says “Where the peaceful functioning of the Local Government or its Council is hindered by protracted crisis, the House of Assembly may, by a resolution passed by a simple majority of all its Members, impose such restrictive measures in the Local Government Area or its Council as the House of Assembly may deem fit.”

The report against Nsit Atai Local Government Chairman, Lady Emem Ibanga was on the grounds of inefficient disbursement of funds appropriated by the house and non release of official vehicle to the Council’s Vice Chairman, as emphasized by the House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.

Meanwile, the House immediately directed the House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, and an Ad-Hoc Committee to look into the allegations made against the suspended council chairmen and report back to the House within one month.

By Anthony Esin

Akwa Ibom state police command arrests suspected child trafficking syndicate

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Akwa Ibom State Government, child trafficking

Akwa Ibom state police command says it has arrested suspected child theft and trafficking syndicate including medical doctors.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Fredrick Nnudam in a statement made available to newsmen in Uyo said the suspects were arrested by operatives of the Anti-child theft and trafficking unit at different locations in Akwa Ibom and Cross River states capital following a tip-off.

Nnudam stated that seven suspects including a medical doctor and laboratory Scientists were arrested on May 8, 2020 in connection of the trafficking of a five-month-old baby, sold for six hundred and sixty thousand naira.

He said the suspects would be arraigned in court on completion of the investigation into the cases.

AKSG reiterates need for compulsory use of face masks by all persons in public places

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Akwa Ibom State Government, face masks

Akwa Ibom State government has re-emphasized that the use of face masks by all persons in public places is now compulsory and would be fully enforced.

Secretary to the State Government and Chairman, COVID-19 Management Team, Doctor Emmanuel Ekuwem, who stated this while giving more highlights on the Relaxation of Restrictions of Movements occasioned by COVID 19 recently announced by the state governor, stressed that all passengers using public transportation must make use of face masks while operators of such vehicles must provide hand sanitizers in their vehicles.

While warning that the dusk-to-dawn curfew announced all over the State from 8pm to 6am will be effectively enforced, the SSG enjoined public transport operators to also adhere strictly to the number of passengers per trip to avoid sanctions.

According to him, the ban on religious gatherings, parties, funerals and concerts remains in force until further notice, while all plazas and recreational centers remain closed, adding that all schools remain closed until further notice.

Doctor Ekuwem who noted that Markets will be opened only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm, again appealed to the people for understanding as the measures put in place were not meant to punish them, but to ensure public safety and health of the state.

By Jane Uwa

Akwa Ibom state Head of Civil Service, Elder Effiong Essien, distributes facemasks to all junior staff of the state civil service

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Akwa Ibom state Head of Civil Service, Elder Effiong Essien, facemasks

The Akwa Ibom state Head of Civil Service – HOS, Elder Effiong Essien has distributed facemasks to all junior staff of the civil service in the state, with the aim of further cushioning the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, following the commencement of the new directives by governor Udom Emmanuel, easing the lockdown order, in order to encourage the gradual return to economic normalcy in the state.

Speaking at the state’s civil service grounds, the HOS noted that the gesture was the brainchild of the state governor Udom Emmanuel, whom he described as very concerned about the well-being of civil servants in the state. Elder Essien also noted that the state civil service has also been disinfected for a safer working environment.

In their response, the junior staff of the civil service thanked governor Udom Emmanuel for the good gesture, and prayed for his administration to continually develop innovative ideas to combat the global pandemic.

The distribution of the facemasks at the secretariat was also crowned by an active disinfection of the entire civil service environs. According to the Managing Director of Godslink Service, Abraham Ekpe, the exercise is to ensure that the civil service premises is free of germs for a considerable period of time.

Activities resumed at the state secretariat today as enthusiastic staff could be seen adorned with their facemasks and elated to return to work.

By Saviour Robert

Nurses at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital withdraw services due to alleged assault by police

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Nurses, Teaching Hospital

Nurses and midwives at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, UUTH, have withdrawn their services from the hospital due to alleged attacks and assault on their colleagues by members of the Nigeria Police force while on essential duties.

The Chairman, National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, NAANM Akwa Ibom State Chapter, Patrick Odu, who disclosed this in an exclusive chat with Planet News said, the association had tolerated incessant cases of harassment of its members on essential duties, adding that they were further provoked by an action of a certain police officer said to have beaten up a nurse on duty at the hospital while accusing her of not giving proper attention to his wife who passed away at the hospital.

Our correspondent Anthony Esin reports that the NAANM Chairman said the association may further withdraw services of nurses in other medical facilities across the state if the situation is not addressed.

When contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Frederick Nnudam said he was not aware of any case of assault or attacks on nurses during the period of the lockdown and was equally not informed about the alleged manhandling of a nurse at the UUTH by a policeman.

Governor Udom Emmanuel grants amnesty to Sixty Eight Inmates

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Akwa Ibom State Government, amnesty, Governor Udom Emmanuel

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel has granted amnesty to Sixty Eight Inmates of Nigerian Correctional Service in the state.

Granting the amnesty, Governor Emmanuel who was represented by the state Attorney General And Commissioner for Justice Barrister Uwemedimo Nwoko, said that the pardon is premised on the recommendation of the state Advisory Committee on Prerogative of Mercy.

Beneficiaries include twenty two inmates of Medium Security Custodial Centre Uyo, Seventeen from Ikot Ekpene Centre, Seventeen from Eket Centre and Twelve inmates of Ikot Abasi Correctional Centre.

By Jane Uwah

AKSG extends total lockdown till Monday April 27

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Governor Udom Emmanuel, total lockdown

Akwa Ibom State Government has announced that the Lock down order will continue till Monday April 27 when it will update the people on the order.

The secretary to the state Government, Doctor Emmanuel Ekuwem who made the announcement during a press briefing on the covid 19 update in the state said there was need to continue the lockdown, in view of the critical situation in the state and the nation at large and in order to ensure the continuous safety of the people

While imploring the healthcare professionals to do all they can, to protect themselves, the state government also advised them to avail themselves of the facilities provided by the government to handle the Covid-19 pandemic and other medical challenges.

He used the opportunity to call on people who do not really need the palliatives provided by the state government to cushion the effect of the lockdown order to steer clear of the items and allow those who truly need them to have more for themselves.

Our correspondent Jane Uwa reports that Doctor Ekuwem again reiterated that the government has initiated a novel idea titled “School on radio” to help students prepare for their final examinations in the junior and secondary schools since the covid 19 pandemic has altered the academic programmes of various academic institutions around the world.

By Jane Uwa

Former Deputy Speaker of the AKHA, Uwem Udoma faults report that NCDC scored Akwa Ibom State Government 99 percent on COVID-19 contact-tracing,

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AKHA, COVI19

Former Deputy Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Uwem Udoma has described a recent newspaper report that the National Centre for Disease Control-NCDC has scored Akwa Ibom State Government 99 percent on contact-tracing and other critical elements in the fight against Covid-19 pandemic as capable of creating a false sense of confidence and illusionary victory that may be counterproductive.

The report had stated that the Covid-19 regulatory body singled out Akwa Ibom State for its bold and the courageous work in a critical element of stemming the rate of the infection of the virus-Contact-tracing. The agency also reportedly scored the State 2.7 percent on the “Proportions of Contacts that have developed symptoms which is a great success ratio. According to Udoma, such report paints a picture of self glorification of someone who is still in the battle field and may result in over confidence which may lead to lack of focus.

The former Deputy Speakere qually condemned the media spat between the APC Deputy State Chairman, Doctor Ita Udosen and the PDP Publicity Secretary, Barrister Ini Ememobong, insisting that this is not the time to malign people who offer constructive criticisms to government on the pandemic as such advocacy and public outcry has helped put government in check.

He reiterated his call for the government to partially open up the economy so that businesses can come back to life gradually while also ensuring the proposed interstate lockdown by the Nigerian Governor’s Forum do not undermine the movement of essential workers and commodities .

He admonished that power is transient and nobody will stay in government forever and as such, government officials must always see themselves as servants of the people while also cautioning advocates of complete lockdown to know that such advocacy is capable of instilling fear, desperation and panic to vulnerable Nigerians, advising all to always avoid speculation but wait for instructions from the NCDC and the state government and diligently adhere to all given instructions

By Jane Uwa

Commissioner of Police, AKS, Imohimi Edgal orders renewal of passes for people on essential duty during lockdown

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AKSG, Commissioner of Police, Covid19

The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State, CP Imohimi Edgal has ordered renewal of passes issued to persons on essential duties during the lockdown period in the state.

In a statement signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Fredrick Nnudam, the CP said it was observed that the passes issued to those on essential duties have been largely abused to the extent that the passes were photocopied and issued to all manner of persons thereby making it relatively difficult by the security agencies to identify the original copies of the pass.

In view of the development, the commissioner of police advised all categories of persons issued with passes by the State Government to submit same to the Secretary to the State Government or the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Security before 12 noon of today, Tuesday, April 21 and obtain new ones as the old ones are no longer valid.

The Statement said all passes issued to Medical Personnel – Doctors, Pharmacists, Nurses and other personnel remain valid, but such passes must, however, be accompanied with the holders’ identity cards otherwise they will not be honoured.

By Anthony Esin

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Akwa Ibom

AKSG gives approval for reopening of churches on June 7

AKHA suspends Chairman of Uyo and Nsit Atai LGA

Akwa Ibom state police command arrests suspected child trafficking syndicate

AKSG reiterates need for compulsory use of face masks by all persons in public places

Akwa Ibom state Head of Civil Service, Elder Effiong Essien, distributes facemasks to all junior staff of the state civil service

Nurses at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital withdraw services due to alleged assault by police

Governor Udom Emmanuel grants amnesty to Sixty Eight Inmates

AKSG extends total lockdown till Monday April 27

Former Deputy Speaker of the AKHA, Uwem Udoma faults report that NCDC scored Akwa Ibom State Government 99 percent on COVID-19 contact-tracing,

Commissioner of Police, AKS, Imohimi Edgal orders renewal of passes for people on essential duty during lockdown

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