Akwa Ibom
4 LAS News stories tagged “Akwa Ibom”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Tinubu to open Akwa Ibom projects and attend Rivers rally ahead of 2027 election
President Bola Tinubu will visit Akwa Ibom and Rivers states on Friday and Saturday to inaugurate infrastructure works and hold a political rally, amid security measures and a work‑free day for residents.
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LAS News Desk · 5 Nov 2026, 19:16 WAT · 2 sources
ADC candidate urges Akwa Ibom governor to explain alleged ₦3 trillion revenue inflow
Senator John James Akpanudoehe, the ADC governorship hopeful, has asked Governor Umo Eno to account for more than ₦3 trillion said to have entered the state’s coffers over the past three years, questioning why residents have seen little development.
LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 13:46 WAT · 1 source
Akwa Ibom appoints 4,000 new civil servants to address vacancies, governor says
Governor Umo Eno announced the recruitment of 4,000 civil servants in Akwa Ibom, citing a staff audit that uncovered over 2,000 ghost workers and retired staff on the payroll, and emphasised the aim of strengthening service delivery.
LAS News Desk · 4 Nov 2026, 11:17 WAT · 2 sources
Akwa Ibom Assembly praises Tinubu, Akpabio for new Federal University of Agriculture
The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly commended President Bola Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Governor Umo Eno for establishing the Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Obio‑Akpa, recognising the institution as a boost to higher education and agricultural development.
LAS News Desk · 27 Oct 2026, 08:45 WAT · 1 source