A'IBOM SPORTS COMMISSIONER, MONDAY UKO RESUMES, TASKS STAFF ON COMMITMENT TO SERVICE, HARD WORK

The newly sworn in commissioner of youth and sports development, Sir Monday Uko, today, Monday, resumed with a task to the staff of the ministry to be more commuted to their duties and be hard working for the task ahead.

Addressing staff of the Ministry in his office, at Idongesit Nkanga secretariat, Mr. Uko thanked Governor Umo Eno for finding him worthy to continue in office as Honourable Commissioner and pledged to do his utmost to add commendable value to the ARISE agenda of the Governor which he described as "people-centric and youth-friendly".

Mr. Uko announced a series of immediate activities that the Ministry would embark upon in the coming days and tasked staff of the Ministry with redoubling their commitment to service and hard work noting that the present state administration has lofty plans for the state and its people which require the staff to be kept on their toes at all times.

Responding on behalf of all members of staff, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Youth Development and Sports, Mrs. Beatrice Udoinyang, assured of the commitment of the entire members of staff to support the Honourable Commissioner as best they can in order to ensure the success of the administration of Governor Umo Eno in the youth and sports sector.

In a goodwill message, on behalf of all stakeholders in the youth and sports sector, Elder Paul Bassey congratulated Mr. Uko on his reappointment and expressed the readiness of all stakeholders to support the Honourable Commissioner throughout his tenure in office.

Highlights of the gathering was the offering of special prayers and entertainment.

A'IBOM SPORTS WRITERS CONGRATULATE SIR MONDAY UKO ON RE- APPOINTMENT AS SPORTS COMMISSIONER

 

Sports writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Akwa Ibom state has congratulated  Sir Monday Ebong Uko on his reappointment as the commissioner of youth development and sports by the Akwa Ibom state governor pastor Umo Eno.

UKO, was sworn in yesterday alongside 23 other commissioners at the government house, Uyo and was RE- assign to the ministry he served in the last administrations.

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SPORTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (SWAN), AKWA IBOM STATE CHAPTER CONGRATULATES SIR MONDAY EBONG UKO ON HIS RE-APPOINTMENT AS COMMISSIONER OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND SPORTS

We, the executive and members of sports writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Akwa Ibom state chapter heartily congratulate and celebrate the re-appointment of sir Monday Ebong Uko as the Commissioner of Youth Development and Sports by Governor Umo Eno.

We in SWAN see your re-appointment as a reward for your dedication to hard work and commitment towards the development of sports in Akwa Ibom state in the past years.

We are optimistic that you will use your wealth of experience to work with our sports loving Governor to place Akwa Ibom state top in the sports map of Nigeria both in manpower and sports infrastructures.

The state chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria will continue to partner you and the Ministry of Youth Development and Sports to ensure that your leadership records more sporting history.

Once again, congratulations Sir Monday Ebong Uko.

Signed:

MR. EMMANUEL AKPAN, FCAI

STATE CHAIRMAN

MR. THEOPHILUS UDO

STATE SECRETARY

GOV. UMO ENO APPROVES COMMENCEMENT OF GOVERNOR'S CUP TOURNAMENT

By Bassey Ibiatisuho

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno has given approval for the commencement of the Governor's Cup football tournament before the end of the year 2023 as part of his ARISE Agenda for the state.

The Governor gave the express approval while listening to the sectoral presentation on Youths and Sports by the Chairman of Akwa United football club, Elder Paul Bassey who led the discourse of the sub-sector at the ongoing Akwa Ibom Dialogue at Ibom Icon Hotel, Uyo.

In his presentation, Elder Bassey, who served as the Senior Special Assistant on Sports to the former Governor, Udom Emmanuel said the tournament which will help discover football talents across the 31 local government areas of the state will fit into the sports agenda of the Governor.

He also made case for the resumption of the state league as well as the revival of the youths sports competitions, inter secondary school football and athletics competition, and youths sports festivals to provide an opportunity for talent discovery and development.

Elder Bassey called for the continuation of the plan to provide one sports centre in each of the federal constituency in the state and the provision of indoor sports facility in the state, especially at the Nest of Champions, and to encourage the development of other sports other than football.

The need to establish sports academy in the state within the next two years was also emphasized as well as training and retraining of coaches in different areas of sports.

LAWMAKER SEEKS END TO SEA PIRATES IN AKWA IBOM WATER LINES

By Deborah Ekanem

A Lawmaker representing Ikot Abasi/Eastern Obolo State Constituency, Hon. Selinah Ukpatu has expressed  worry over the activities of Sea Pirates in the Coastal Waters of Akwa Ibom State.

Consequently, she has sponsored a motion on the floor of the State Assembly during the Thursday 20 July, 2023 plenary to nip the activities of Sea Pirates in the bud

Hon. Ukpatu decried the persistent  unlawful activities  of the unscrupulous men,  saying it has crippled the legitimate businesses of fishermen and other businesses in the areas leading to untold hardship, loss of life and revenue in the affected Communities.

" Between December 2022 and April 2023 alone, at least 50 outboard  engines  were lost , with 30 of them lost in Eastern Obolo within  the month  of March 2023, and an additional 20 in May 2023. Presently, the value of an outboard engine exceeds three million naira (3,000,000)

'the activities of the sea pirates have persisted in the coastal Communities for the past 15 years, leading to the significant loss of revenue, loss of life and the impoverishment of families" Hon. Ukpatu hinted.

The Ikot Abasi/Eastern Obolo member listed the Coastal Communities to include;

Ikot Abasi, Eastern Obolo, Mkpat Enin, Ibeno, Mbo, Oron, Udung Uko, Uruan, Itu and Okobo Local Government Areas of the State.

However, the motion gained the support of the House after being deliberated upon and was referred by the Speaker, Elder Udeme Otong to the Committee on Security, Youths and Sports for further  legislative actions.

In a related development, Speaker Otong has committed the motion  for enforcement  of Road Traffic Law to reduce avoidable  incidences of Road Traffic Accidents in  Uyo Capital and other  Roads in Akwa Ibom State, sponsored by the member representing Oruk Anam State Constituency, Prince Sampson Idiong to House Committee on Works and Transport.

In the same vein, a motion for a speedy implementation of the Akwa Ibom State Health Insurance Agency Law was also brought to the House by Ibiono Ibom State Constituency member, Mr. Moses Essien and was also directed to the Committee on Health and Clerk of the Assembly  to  liaise  with the relevant Ministry and report back to the House.

The House has adjourned to Tuesday, 25 July, 2023.