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In the News (Sun 27 May 12)

  
  Akwa-Ibom Youths Home & Abroad
Akwa Ibom State was carved out of the Old Cross River State.
Ibom, Nsit Ubium, Okobo, Onna, Oron, Oruk Anam, Ukanafun, Uquo Ibeno, Uruan, Urue Offong/Oruko, Uyo, Obot Akara, Ibesikpo Asutan, Ibiono Ibom, Eastern Obolo, Udung Uko, Ika, Ibeno.
The geographical area 8,412 square kilometer, known today as Akwa Ibom is inhabited by three major ethnic groups - the Ibibio, Anang and Oron who speak one language, Ibibio with minor dialectical differences.
groups.msn.com /AkwaIbomYouthsHomeAbroad   (554 words)

  
 Akwa Ibom - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Uyo is the capital of Akwa Ibom State.
Akwa Ibom was created by combining the Uyo, Ikot Ekpene, Eket and Abak divisions of old Calabar province.
Akwa Ibom State is made up of a homogeneous group of people believed to have originated from a single ancestral stock.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Akwa_Ibom   (495 words)

  
 Agricultural investment in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Akwa Ibom State was created on September 23, 1987 by the government of President Ibrahim Babangida from the former Cross River State, and is one of Nigeria's 36 states.
Akwa Ibom is a key member of Nigeria's South Zone, the new economic power bloc, rich in crude oil, natural gas and a diversity of agricultural produce.
Akwa Ibom State has a population of 2.5 million, with an average population density of 350 inhabitants per square kilometer.
akwaibomagriculture.com.cob-web.org:8888 /background.html   (385 words)

  
 The Clarion-Ledger: Business   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
One private company that entered agreements with Akwa Ibom three years ago is involved in a joint venture that within six months will see the completion of a rice and corn mill in that country.
As American agricultural markets have failed in recent years to deliver the profits that growers have expected, Akwa Ibom could be a natural expansion for their goods and services, he said.
And it doesn't hurt that Akwa Ibom is located next door to Lagos, Nigeria with a population of 10 million, Espy said.
www.clarionledger.com /news/0309/23/b03.html   (578 words)

  
 Investment: Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
To meet the immediate and future power needs of the State a 12MW power plant is being constructed at Ikot Abasi, 60MW of this power is dedicated for utilisation in Akwa Ibom State.
Akwa Ibom Investment and Industrial Promotion Council (AKIIPOC) has full fledged Investment Advisory and Promotions Department, to advise prospective investors as well as facilitate and establish business contact with new investors as well.
The Ibom Power project is a precursor to the refining and petrochemical project, which is billed to commence shortly.
www.akwaibomstate.gov.ng /programs3.html   (461 words)

  
 THISDAYonline   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
For game, Ime Umana, the Akwa Ibom State All Nigeria Peoples Party, ANPP, gubernatorial candidate in the last election, when the judgment came about 45 minutes later, it was the end of the road.
Following the last gubernatorial elections in Akwa Ibom State which the incumbent Governor Attah got his mandate renewed, in his key challenger, Umanah of the opposition All Nigeria Peoples Party, ANPP, had challenged that victory at election tribunal.
In his response immediately after the judgment, the Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Obong Chris Ekpeyong, said with the ruling in their favour, the state government was now poised to tackle the issue of good governance in the state.
www.thisdayonline.com /archive/2003/11/08/20031108pol01.html   (2454 words)

  
 Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria   : :News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Equally backing the governor is the Ifim Ibom Ibibio, which has strongly endorsed him for the highest office in the land.
In a statement signed by the vice-president of Ifim Ibom Ibibio, Edidem Akpabio Udo Ukpa, who is also the paramount ruler of Onna, the organisation described Gov Attah as a credible candidate to occupy Aso Rock.
In another show of solidarity, the Akwa Ibom Traditional Rulers’ Council in the Federal Capital Territory said it has flagged-off in Abuja a grassroots mobilization and campaign for the Governor Attah’s presidential ambition.
www.akwaibomstategov.com /news2-2.asp?ID=2496   (275 words)

  
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Akwa Ibom State government has singed a contract with Group Five Construction and General Electric Company for the construction of the Ibom Power Plant.
Speaking at the contract signing ceremony at Government House, Uyo, Governor Victor Attah said Akwa Ibom is happy to provide the lead in the drive for adequate power supply in the country which, he noted, needs billions of dollar investments in the power sector over the next 10 years.
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Obong Victor Attah recently attracted the accolades of the British Government for effective utilization of funds accruing to the state from all sources.
www.aksfinancenews.org   (276 words)

  
 AKWA IBOM CLINCHES 6 GOLD IN WEIGHTLIFTING   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Akwa Ibom State has maintained her strong hold in weight lifting event with six gold and two silver medals as at Wednesday.
Though no record was shattered, her representatives in the 56kg and 69kg categories proved they were on familiar terrain by hauling the maximum medals in the two events.
Nyong, who confirmed this, said the Federation approved the Championship to be sponsored by the Akwa Ibom State government to boost the discovery of potential stars in the country.
nigeriasports.com /817   (372 words)

  
 Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.virginia.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The Akwa Ibom House of Assembly formally took the lead by endorsing him to run for the presidential race in a resolution passed on the floor of the House.
The FG has described Akwa Ibom has a worthy partner of the Nation’s Defence Ministry and formations.
It follows, as a cardinal principle of federalism, it follows, that the components units must control their resources, develop themselves to the best of their ability, and contribute as appropriate to the maintenance of the centre.
www.akwaibomstategov.com.cob-web.org:8888   (532 words)

  
 AKS Ministry of Finance
This website is being developed to provide information for the public on the activities and operations of the Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Finance.
This website project was motivated by the need to inform the indigenes and friends of Akwa Ibom State, as well as the citizens of Nigeria and the world at large about the works, projects and responsibilities of the Ministry.
Dedicated to improving the economic well-being and standard of living in Akwa Ibom State through prudent and transparent management of economic and financial resources.
www.aksmof.org   (211 words)

  
 Group Faults Akwa Ibom Governorship Debate
Centre for Policy and Rights Issues (CPRI), a non-governmental organisation in Akwa Ibom State, has picked holes in the just-concluded political debate organised for governorship aspirants in the state by Ibom People’s Congress (IPC), describing it as an attempt to confuse the electorate and disrupt the political system.
In a statement in Uyo, the group argued that political debates are usually organised for flag-bearers of political parties and not aspirants, and advised the organisers of the debate to wait for candidates to emerge before conducting the exercise.
The statement signed by CPRI Executive Director, Mbet Okpongete, frowned at what it described as an attempt to disrupt the harmonious political climate in the state, arguing that the entire idea was grossly misplaced and uncalled for.
www.independentngonline.com /news/116/ARTICLE/11661/2006-09-22.html   (320 words)

  
 Akwa Ibom SIEC (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The establishment of State Independent Electoral Commission is the first of its kind in Akwa Ibom State.
Its functions are spelt out in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as well as the law establishing the Commission; that is, the Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission Law 2000.
Thus, the Commission is saddled with the responsibility of laying a foundation at the grass root for democracy.
www.fosiecon.org.cob-web.org:8888 /akwaibom/index.html   (302 words)

  
 Re: Impeachment Of Hon. Deputy Governor Of Akwa Ibom State - The Nigerian Village Square   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
We are saddened that while the rest of the Delta States (South-South) are focused on the fight for resource ownership, Akwa-Ibom state is now burdened by a hasty process of impeachment of its Hon Deputy Governor, Dr. Chris Ekpenyong.
We remain a non-partisan stakeholder and an impartial observer with vested interests in unity and peaceful coexistence of all Akwa Ibom State citizens, accountability and due process in the government of all Okop Usem people.
That for above reasons, the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly should suspend its decision to impeach the Hon.
www.nigeriavillagesquare.com /board/showthread.php?t=3596   (519 words)

  
 #1,000 allowance for Akwa Ibom Athletes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
In an effort to bring the best out of its athletes at the on-going National sports festival in Abuja, the government of Akwa Ibom State has decided to pay its athletes #1, 000 as their daily allowances.
Ekong also said, the beneficent gesture is part of his ministry’s policy thrust towards developing sports in the state.
The sport helmsman stressed that the welfare of athletes in any sports championship is always paramount to reiterate that the state government would not relent in its effort to do more to revive sports in the Akwa Ibom.
nigeriasports.com /726   (250 words)

  
 InternationalReports.net : Akwa Ibom 2005 (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
President Olusegun Obasanjo (left) and Governor Victor Attah (right) prepare to cut the ribbon dedicating one of two dozen new roads throughout Akwa Ibom.
Born in a mist: The dawn of Akwa Ibom
Akwa Ibom's cuisine lures and tours the world
internationalreports.net.cob-web.org:8888 /africa/nigeria/index.html   (365 words)

  
 Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria
This to me shows that the Akwa Ibom people are very much interested in what is going on around them and are determine to assume their rightful position.
For those of you who are more informed especially about the income of the State and an ideal developed society, please keep sending in your constructive criticism and suggestion for a better Akwa Ibom.
Let VA remember Perfect Planning Prevents Poor Performance (5Ps) and that irrespective of all he does, He is just a tool, a servant to a future Akwa Ibom and thus he must respect the fact that evry Akwa Ibom son or daughter is capable of being a Governor.
vote.sparklit.com /poll.spark/949596   (696 words)

  
 Welcome to Akwa Ibom State Internal Revenue Service
Internal Revenue Service, Akwa Ibom state, is presently partnering with Olusola Adekanola and Co. in the use of cutting edge Information Technology Tools for Revenue Management.
The geo-political entity called Akwa Ibom State, with a landmass of 7,245,935 sq.
At the moment, the State is being led by a visionary and dynamic people oriented Governor, His Excellency, Arc (Obong) Victor Attah, who is gradually moving the State into an urbanized, industrialized and private-sector driven State as against the hitherto, poverty-stricken, civil service State."
www.akwaibomirs.com   (112 words)

  
 akwaibom   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The women are known the be amongst the finest in Nigeria and also good cooks.
The popular cuisine cooked by the Akwa Iboms are; Afang soup, Pounded Yam and Afiafere Soup, Edikanikong etc.
Like most Nigerian ethnic groups, great meaning is put into the act of naming a child.
www.geocities.com /gudongwo/akwaibom.html   (291 words)

  
 Zion District, Uyo - Akwa Ibom State
On Sunday 22nd April, 1990 the first Worship Service was held in Gods Zion Church at No. 43 Umoren Street, Uyo where Jehovah is the Leader for ever.
Gods Zion Church have at present eighteen branches namely Uyo Headquarters, Ekpene Ukim, Etinan, Afaha Ikot Ebak, Ikot Osom, Ukana Offot in Akwa Ibom State, Calabar, Ikang, Efioanwan, Idundu, Ikot Asuquo, Igboafia, Okom Ita, Akwa Ibami in Cross River State, Port Harcourt and Elele in Rivers State and Aba town in Abia State.
Essien G. Essien is the Founder and Supt. of Gods Zion COGIC Inc. He was born in the year 1943 in Ekpene Ukim, Nsit Ubium Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State in Nigeria.
cogicnigeria.tripod.com /id14.html   (344 words)

  
 Aviation Project - Akwa Ibom International Airport - The LPA Group
Aviation Project - Akwa Ibom International Airport - The LPA Group
THE LPA GROUP INCORPORATED was selected by DynCorp International to lead the design efforts for a new “Green Field” international airport in the State of Akwa Ibom, Nigeria.
LPA is currently designing the initial phase for the new airport that will include a 3,600 meter runway with a CAT II approach, navigational aids, a four-gate terminal building, and a maintenance / repair / overhaul (MRO) facility for wide-body aircraft.
www.lpagroup.com /LPA-Group-Project.cfm?id=72   (142 words)

  
 Advent christian Mission Nigeria INC - Uyo,Akwa Ibom state
Advent christian Mission Nigeria INC - Uyo,Akwa Ibom state
The Advent christian Mission in Nigeria was founded in 1966 with certificate of incoporation.
This Web page is sponsored by Net Ministries.
netministries.org /see/churches.exe/ch29664?frame=n   (748 words)

  
 Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Victor Attah digital Opportunities Centre (VADOC) was commissioned on the Friday, 21st January, 2005 at 84 Obio Imo Street, Uyo to view the Photo Gallery
The President and Commander-in-Chief of The Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR will visit Akwa Ibom State on a Three days working visit (11th - 14th August 2006).
Do you support Gov. Victor Attah ambition as President of Nigeria 2007
www.akwaibomstate.gov.ng /default.asp   (516 words)

  
 Federal Govt Girlscollege Ikot Obio Itong Akwa Ibom Sta3 - Graduates.com - Reuniting School Friends Around the World. ...
Federal Govt Girlscollege Ikot Obio Itong Akwa Ibom Sta3 - Graduates.com - Reuniting School Friends Around the World.
Federal Govt Girlscollege Ikot Obio Itong Akwa Ibom Sta3
We list over 180,000 schools, colleges and universities from over 200 countries.
www.graduates.com /ss.asp?id=277959   (82 words)

  
 title (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Be A Featured Partner - Sponsor our HIV/AIDS Project
Akwa Ibom State community world wide congratulates Monday R. Affiah on his election as the New National President.
I encourage you to browse and be acquainted with its contents.
www.akwaibomstateusa.org.cob-web.org:8888   (456 words)

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