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Forum of retired primary school teachers in Akwa Ibom State appeal to State Government to commence payment of overdue entitlements

Forum of retired primary school teachers and next of kin of dead primary school teachers in Akwa Ibom State have appealed to the State Government to commence the payment of backlog of pension and gratuities owed them in order to improve their living conditions.

Speaking during Planet FM’s flagship programme “the people’s parliament’, representatives of the body, Benson Benjamin and Eno Kenneth said the failure of the government to pay the wages owed them since 2011 has brought untold hardship towards the retirees and the next of kin of some deceased.

According to them, means of survival has been difficult coupled with the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on them as there have been no help or palliatives whatsoever from the government.

While stating that their issues ranges from, backlogs of pension, gratuities, contributory 7.5 percent pension amongst other entitlements, they people again appealed to the state government to as a matter of urgency begin at least a batch by batch payment of their entitlements.

IN THE MEANTIME; Akwa Ibom state government has assured the Forum of retired primary school teachers and next of kin of dead primary school teachers in the state of its commitment to addressing their challenges.

The head of service of the state, Elder Effiong Essien who gave the assurance when he spoke with planet news said government is planning to interface with the forum after the lockdown order occasioned by the coronavirus pandemic to reach an agreement with them on ways to fulfill their demands and upgrade their records.

On the issue of the 7.5 percent contributory pension, Elder Essien stated that the policy was hereditary, adding that the refund was suspended before the present administration took over office because of the issues that had surrounded the refunds. He however assured that the government is working on a template to begin the payment.

By Jane Uwa

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Wife of Akwa Ibom State governor, Mrs. Martha Udom Emmanuel Urges youths to shun get-rich-quick syndrome

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Wife of Akwa Ibom State governor

Wife of Akwa Ibom State governor, Martha Emmanuel has advised female youths in the State to shun the get-rich-quick syndrome and unhealthy competition.

Martha who gave the advice when she hosted the leaders of Akwa Ibom Female Youths at the Banquet Hall Government House Uyo, urged them to rather imbibe the right virtues of contentment, self-discipline and dignity.

She frowned at the dangerous trends of promiscuity, nudity and obscene language being bandied on social media by youths were not encouraging, stating that they must henceforth become the change agents in the society.

She thanked the group for their steadfast support towards the present administration, and appealed that the support should be sustained.

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Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel announces lifting of ban on funeral and marriage ceremonies effective tomorrow

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AKSG, COVID-19, Governor Udom Emmanuel

Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel has announced the lift of ban on funeral and marriage ceremonies within the state, effective Saturday, July 4 this year.

Governor Emmanuel who announced this during a live interactive media chat however stressed that the guidelines approved by the Christian Association of Nigeria-CAN must be adhered to, adding that for elaborate outdoor funeral ceremonies, space for social distancing, provision of hand washing items with sympathizers wearing facemask and not exceeding fifty must be maintained, while indoor funerals should also observe the protocols but with thirty persons in attendance.

On reopening of schools, the Governor disclosed that arrangement has been made to decontaminate schools, and that relevant agencies are exploring conditions for possible safe resumption.

According to the Governor, the state government is more concerned with saving the lives of Akwa Ibom people than controlling the spike in number of cases and has taken responsibility to test and treat indigenes with the COVID-19 disease once the person finds his way into the state.

While stating that the twenty percent slash in salaries are for political appointees, Governor Emmanuel however stressed that the 6am to 8pm curfew remains in force and ban on livestock market operations has not been lifted.

By Jane Uwa

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Passengers in Uyo express mixed feelings over commencement of interstate travelling.

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AKTC, coronavirus., interstate travelling.

Passengers have expressed mixed feelings following the approval by President Muhammadu Buhari for the commencement of interstate travelling which was halted due to coronavirus.

President Buhari through the Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Covid-19, Boss Mustapha had announced during the daily briefing on Monday that interstate travelling would resume from Wednesday July 1.

Speaking with Planet News while monitoring the commencement at the AKTC Park in Uyo, passengers who were happy for the development, however expressed worry over the hundred percent increment in the transport fare.

Although low turnout of passengers was witnessed, the General Manager, Angela Afia said everything was put in place in line with NCDC directives to ensure that passengers and drivers were safe, adding that the increase in price was occasioned by the need to reduce the number of passengers per trip.

According to the new price, passengers to Lagos and Abuja pay as high as N11,000, Calabar N2,000, Port-harcourt N2,700 while passengers going to Umuahia pay N2,500, and those going to Benin pay N6,500, among others.

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NLC Akwa Ibom state faults state government’s plans to slash salaries of civil servants

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Akwa Ibom State Government, civil servants, NLC

Nigeria Labour Congress-NLC, Akwa Ibom State Chapter has condemned the alleged plans by the state government to slash the salaries of public officers in the state, in view of the ravaging effects of COVID 19 pandemic on the people.

The state Vice chairman and Acting Secretary of NLC, Comrade Iboro Ibara who stated this during Planet FM’s flagship programme “the people’s parliament’ said it is illegal for one party to an agreement to seek to review such an agreement without the consent of the other party.

Comrade Ibara who questioned how Covid 19 has adversely affected the economy of the state, however advised the government to make public its revenue collection and expenditure over the period of the coronavirus pandemic for public scrutiny. According to him, government should rather provide palliatives and economic stimulus, rather than plan to reduce the salary of public servants.

Reports say the chief of staff to Governor Udom Emmanuel, Akparawa Ephraim inyangeyen had in a letter to the Governor recommended the downward review of the minimum wage enjoyed by the state civil servants, in view of the economic challenges posed by Covid 19 to the financial well-being of Akwa Ibom state.

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Akwa Ibom records three new cases of Covid-19 in NCDC latest report.

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COVID-19, NCDC.

Akwa Ibom State has recorded three new cases of Covid-19 among the 490 latest results announced by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control -NCDC.

The report brings the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 24,567, 9,007 recoveries while the total number of confirmed deaths from

The 490 new cases are Lagos – 118, Delta – 84, Ebonyi – 68, FCT – 56, Plateau – 39, Edo – 29, Katsina – 21, Imo – 13, Ondo – 12, Adamawa – 11, Osun – 8, Ogun – 8, Rivers – 6, Kano – 5, Enugu – 3, Bauchi – 3, Akwa Ibom – 3, Kogi – 1, Oyo 1 and Bayelsa – 1.

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Akwa Ibom government seals Christ Embassy Church in Uyo over alleged attack on enforcement team

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Christ Embassy, State House of Assembly

The Akwa Ibom State Government has sealed up the Christ Embassy Church, Nung Akpa Ime branch, State House of Assembly Road, off Nsikak Eduok Avenue till further notice.

According to a statement by Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem, the decision was in response to ‘an act of lawlessness by that church’ and in order to avoid the risk of community transmission of COVID-19 in Akwa Ibom State.

The statement said state government and Christian Association of Nigeria -CAN Monitoring Team, while on a routine compliance and inspection visit to the Christ Embassy Church, to enforce the guidelines and protocols adopted to prevent community spreading of the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic in Akwa Ibom State, were obstructed, attacked and brutalized by the pastors and some members of the church.

The government said the suspected Pastors and relevant members of the church will be made to face the wrath of the law.

By Anthony Esin

Akwa Ibom Women take campaign against rape to Uruan

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Ibiaku Uruan, PDP, rape

Women in Akwa Ibom have taken the state-wide campaign and sensitization against rape and gender-based violence to Uruan local government area, warning that henceforth perpetrators of rape would be named, shamed and convicted.

Led by the People’s Democratic Party – PDP woman leader in the state, Meme Akpabio, the women said Nigerian women have long been violated and harassed because authorities still perceive rape as a “women issue” leaving women vulnerable to their abusers.

They said with the directive given by the wife of the governor, Martha Emmanuel for a state-wide campaign and awareness, stiffer punishment would be meted out on any offender of sexual assault or violence.

Receiving the delegation, a member of the Ibiaku Uruan council of chief, Obong Ime Ikot who represented the village head condemned the act of rape and promised the full support of the village council against any form of violence against women.

Other stakeholders from Northern Uruan Ward two including the CEO of Planet Radio, Tony Afia, Chief Ime Ekanem among others who spoke also warned indigenes of the community to desist from such act as defaulters would no longer be spared.

AKSG gives approval for reopening of churches on June 7

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AKSG, Commissioner for Information

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

Forum of retired primary school teachers in Akwa Ibom State appeal to State Government to commence payment of overdue entitlements

Wife of Akwa Ibom State governor, Mrs. Martha Udom Emmanuel Urges youths to shun get-rich-quick syndrome

Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel announces lifting of ban on funeral and marriage ceremonies effective tomorrow

Passengers in Uyo express mixed feelings over commencement of interstate travelling.

NLC Akwa Ibom state faults state government’s plans to slash salaries of civil servants

Akwa Ibom records three new cases of Covid-19 in NCDC latest report.

Akwa Ibom government seals Christ Embassy Church in Uyo over alleged attack on enforcement team

Akwa Ibom Women take campaign against rape to Uruan

AKSG gives approval for reopening of churches on June 7

AKHA suspends Chairman of Uyo and Nsit Atai LGA

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