Niger Delta
A’Ibom Executes N200bn Projects
The Akwa Ibom Government has spent N200 billion on the execution of projects in the Uyo Senatorial District between 2007 and 2010.
Governor Godswill Akpabio made the announcement on Wednesday in Uyo when the elders council in the senatorial district, led by its Chairman, retired Maj-Gen. Edet Akpan paid him a visit.
He explained that the decision to execute projects of such magnitude in the district was a deliberate effort to give Uyo township a facelift.
Akpabio said the projects included the construction of Tropicana Entertainment Centre, Ekritam-Ikot Oku Ikono Road, Uyo Urbanisation Scheme, flyovers, drains, Aka–Nung Udoe Road, e-library, banquet hall and township roads.
He said that he had also appointed two-third of his personal assistants as well as the Secretary to the State Government from the district.
The governor stressed the need for credible elections in the state in 2011, adding that “it is not just enough for the elders to advise, but they must also participate in the election processes”.
“I am a product of fair and free elections. I will make sure that fairness, equity and justice form the hallmark of the 2010 elections.”
“A situation where a child in Uyo Senatorial District will wait for 108 years before he tastes power is not good enough.”
“Peace, politically is not when there is no war, but when there is justice, equity and fairness among the people,” he added.
Akpabio dismissed allegations that he had endorsed the third-term ambition of Sen. Effiong Bob, Chairman, Senate Services Committee, representing the district.
In a position paper presented by the Secretary-General, Akparawa Godwin Ntukude, on behalf of the Uyo Senatorial District Elders Council, the people affirmed their rejection of Bob’s alleged third term ambition.
Niger Delta
NDDC Begins N50,000 Monthly Payment To 10,000 N’Delta Youths

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has begun the payment of N50,000 monthly stipends to 10,000 indigenous youths from the Niger Delta under its Youths Internship Scheme.
The Director of Corporate Affairs at the NDDC, Mrs Seledi Thompson-Wakama, disclosed this to journalists in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, yesterday.
She explained that the beneficiaries would undergo practical, hands-on training across the various organisations for 12 months to develop critical skills.
Recall that during the inauguration of the scheme on July 31, 2024, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, had announced the Federal Government’s approval of a N50,000 monthly stipend for the trainees.
According to Thompson-Wakama, the commission has successfully completed the selection process and has begun placing trainees in organisations to gain practical experience.
“Consequently, with the completion of these phases, the payment of the monthly stipends has also commenced,” she announced.
She revealed that the 10,000 beneficiaries were transparently selected from over 3.2 million youths who registered for the empowerment programme.
“This unprecedented response highlights the immense potential and aspirations of our youths to improve themselves.
“NDDC remains steadfast in ensuring this life-changing opportunity reaches the most deserving candidates, creating a lasting impact and paving the way for a brighter future,” she stated.
Thompson-Wakama explained that the scheme had enabled the commission to collate essential data, including the qualifications, skills, interests, needs, and employment status of the youths in the region.
The data, she explained, would guide the commission in designing programmes tailored to address the unique challenges faced by young people.
She disclosed that the NDDC partnered with KPMG, a global audit and consultancy firm, to enhance the commission’s corporate governance framework.
“KPMG has produced a Governance Advisory Report that will serve as a tool to support the commission’s transition from a transaction-based to a transformation-focussed policy,” Thompson-Wakama added.
The director commended the youths for their patience and cooperation during the selection process for the scheme.
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