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Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, is set to launch the Arise Youth Employment Portal. The virtual launch is expected to take place at the State Executive Council Chambers on Monday, October 21,2024 with top government  officials and select stakeholders in attendance, while citizens are to witness the exercise virtually.  The portal is the official online platform where unemployed and underemployed youths in Akwa Ibom State can register to access employment opportunities and training support from both the Akwa Ibom State Government, AKSG, and the Organized Private Sector, OPS. It will serve as a pool where the Government and Private Sector can access to identify skilled youths for targeted employment into the civil service and private sector. The portal which will  go live on : www.employment.akwaibomstate.gov.ng, provides a platform where  applicants can create their personal account with basic information such as names, passport photograph phone number, email address, National

His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State, today led the weekly prosperity walk which had in attendance top government functionaries, civil servants and other residents. After the walk which terminated at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex, Governor Diri appreciated everyone who came out to be part of the exercise. He insisted that regular physical exercise would promote healthy living and urged the people to continue to be part of the weekly activity. Top among the participants were the Leader of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Monday Bubou Obolo, Hon. Wisdom Fafi, Hon. Tari Porri, Hon. Oyinke Godbless, Hon. Daniel Charles, Hon. Ayibanengiyefa Egba, Hon. Ebizi Ndiomu Brown, Hon. Werinipre Pamo, Dr. Peter Akpe, Chief of Staff, Mr. Irorodamie Komonibo, Deputy Chief of Staff, Mr. Gowon Toruyouyei, Deputy Chief of Staff, Deputy Governor’s Office, members of the State Executive Council, Permanent Secretaries, Special Advisers, Chairmen of Boards, Director-Generals,

 … urges security commanders to go after perpetrators  ... says time not ripe for politics   Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri has cautioned political parties precipitating crisis in the State, especially the major opposition party, the All Progressive Congress (APC). Governor Diri gave the caution at the 35th State Security Council meeting today at Government House, Yenagoa.  The Governor remarked that he is still the Governor of the State noting that all political parties should join hands in ensuring peace, security and governance processes for the overall development of the State as it is too early for politics. "Again, let me use this opportunity to advise politicians that there is time for everything. Some have now started in their panties of who to be Governorship Candidate." “I am still the Governor of Bayelsa State and I will be here until February 14th, 2028. So, those of you who want to make sure that there is a crisis in your party because you want to be

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has inaugurated the Board of Trustees of the Security Trust Fund.  The Security Trust Fund Board of Trustees has; Paul Usoro, SAN as Chairman, Engr. Uwem Okoko, Vice Chairman, Chief Faysal Harb (rep. of Construction Industry), Mr. Raymond Abia (rep of Oil and Gas Industry), Dr. Asuquo Ita (rep. of Banking Industry), Pastor Ndaeyo Udomfuk (rep. of Religious Community) and Col Kingsley Umoh, Rtd. as Executive Secretary. Also in the Board as ex - officio are; Hon. Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Waterways, Permanent Secretary/Solicitor General, Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State, Commander 2 Brigade, Comptroller of Immigration Service, Akwa Ibom State, Chairman AKS Internal Revenue Service, and Chairman ALGON Akwa Ibom State.

I participated in the Nigeria Development Update (NDU) interactive session and paper presentation. The event, which held at the Hilton in Abuja, was organized to evaluate and discuss Nigeria’s economic policies and progress. This gathering provided a valuable platform to foster dialogue on the nation’s development trajectory, bringing together dignitaries such as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, the Minister of Finance, Mr. Wale Edun, the CEO of Outsource Global, Mrs. Amal Hassan, and the Senior Vice President of the World Bank, Mr. Indermit Gill. During the discussions, my fellow panelists and I engaged in vibrant exchanges about the current state of Nigeria’s economic policies. We shared insights based on our experiences in government and the private sector, emphasizing areas of progress while also identifying sectors that demand further attention and improvement. My participation in this session reaffirmed my commitment to engaging in national conver

 Governor Dauda Lawal has reiterated his administration's commitment to establishing principles of good governance in the operations of public offices in Zamfara State. On Thursday, the Governor inaugurated six committees to implement Zamfara's development policies and programs at the old Council Chamber of the Government House in Gusau. A statement by the Governor's Spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, disclosed that the committees inaugurated are the Human Capital Development Council, the Committee to Combat Drug Abuse, the Land Use and Allocation Committee, and the Development Plan Committee. The statement added that other committees inaugurated are the Committee for Nigeria's Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity in Governance and the Committee for the World Bank's Solutions for Internally Displaced Persons and Host Communities. At the inauguration, Governor Lawal reiterated that members were carefully selected from various sectors constituting the