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𝗥𝗘𝗣 𝗨𝗞𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗚-𝗨𝗗𝗢 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗦 ₦300𝗺 𝗧𝗢 𝗢𝗜𝗟 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗔𝗧 𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗘 𝗪𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗠𝗘

•••𝙃𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨 𝙈𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙇𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙇𝙖𝙙𝙮, 𝙈𝙧𝙨 𝙋𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙐𝙢𝙤 𝙀𝙣𝙤

The Member representing Ikono/Ini Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Ukpong-Udo, PhD, on Thursday, 27th February 2026, attended the Akwa Ibom State Arise Women Sensitisation Programme held at the Ikono Local Government Council Hall. He was accompanied by his wife, Kuseme Ukpong-Udo.

The event, which had the Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator (Dr.) Akon Eyakenyi, the Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Lady Helen Obareki, and the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, among other dignitaries in attendance, focused on empowering women and strengthening grassroots participation in the state’s development agenda.

In his address, Rep. Ukpong-Udo reaffirmed his commitment to economic empowerment and inclusive growth. In a landmark announcement, he pledged ₦300 million for the construction of two Palm Oil Production and Processing Mills in Ikono and Ini Local Government Areas. The mills, to be commissioned before the end of 2026, are dedicated to the memory of the late former First Lady, Mrs Patience Umo Eno, in recognition of her passion for women’s empowerment and economic inclusion.

To further support the programme’s implementation at the grassroots, the lawmaker also handed over ₦21 million to both Ikono and Ini LGAs for logistics support. His intervention was widely applauded as a major boost to women-led agro-enterprises, rural industrialization and sustainable community development. Rep. Ukpong-Udo reaffirmed his commitment to advancing women-driven enterprise, strengthening local economies, and sustaining the legacy of compassionate and inclusive leadership.

COMMISSIONER OF THE YEAR, UDOFIA DEDICATES AWARD TO GOV ENO, CHRISTMAS UNPLUGGED TEAM

Dr Anieti Udofia, Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism who recently bagged the award of Commissioner of the Year from Governor Umo Eno has dedicated the award to the Governor and the entire Christmas Unplugged team, in recognition of their collective commitment to cultural revival, tourism development, and grassroots inclusion during the festive season.

Speaking to reporters in Uyo on Friday, the Commissioner expressed deep gratitude to Governor Eno for his visionary leadership, which made the 2025 edition of Christmas Unplugged the most successful yet.

“This recognition is not mine alone,” the Commissioner said. “It belongs to a team that worked tirelessly and to a Governor who has redefined governance through culture, unity, and people-driven leadership.”

The Commissioner praised the Governor Eno’s unwavering support for tourism and community engagement, highlighting how Christmas Unplugged has evolved under his administration from an entertainment event into a strategic platform for economic activity, social harmony, and youth empowerment.

“We’ve seen culture become a tool for development, and it’s thanks to the trust and freedom His Excellency gave us to do things differently,” the Commissioner added.

The month-long festival, held at the Ibom Christmas Park in Uyo, featured daily performances by local government areas, traditional displays, food exhibitions, children’s programmes, gospel concerts, and business showcases. It attracted thousands of residents, visitors, and tourists, boosting the local economy and fostering a strong sense of belonging across communities.

The commissioner also acknowledged the dedication of volunteers, security agencies, media partners, and the state entertainment community, who contributed to the festival’s success.

He brought friends to a country they trusted.
And now he must send them home… in silence.

Two lives came to Nigeria with laughter in their lungs and tomorrow in their pockets.

They did not come prepared to die.
They came as friends.
As brothers. As visitors who trusted the land beneath their feet.
But fate can be cruel without warning.
In one moment, breath was stolen.
Dreams were silenced.
And the road became a grave.

They did not die alone yet the loneliness they left behind is unbearable.

Today, Nigeria does not argue politics.
Nigeria does not defend itself.
Nigeria stands still… and bows.
At the airport, there is no noise, only the sound of boots on concrete and hearts breaking quietly.

Two coffins rest where smiles once stood.
Expensive wood cannot hide the weight inside.
Flags cannot warm the cold that death leaves behind.
Anthony Joshua stands not as a champion, not as a giant, but as a man whose world has cracked.
Strength means nothing when grief takes over.
Muscles cannot lift sorrow.
Fame cannot negotiate with death.

He brought friends to a country they trusted.
And now he must send them home… in silence.
This is the pain nobody trains for.
The pain that crawls into your bones and refuses to leave.
The pain of knowing that “if only” will never bring them back.
Two souls return to the UK not with stories — but in coffins.
And every step toward the aircraft feels like a farewell that should never have existed.
Today, Nigeria mourns with him.
Today, humanity speaks louder than borders.
Today, grief has no accent.
May the earth receive them gently.
May the skies open for their return.
And may those left behind find the strength to breathe again… one painful breath at a time.
Some losses do not heal.
They only teach us how fragile life truly is.

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