Town Hall Meetings/Constituency Briefings and Commissioning Of 500 Completed 2013 Rural Projects

In a government press release signed by the Honorable Commisioner of Information and Communication, Mr. Aniekan Umanah, His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Chief Godswill Obot Akpabio, CON will be embarking on a tour of the 10 Federal Constituencies of the state to brief constituents on the achievements of government in the 6 and a half year of his administration and as well as commission completed 2013 rural projects.

Here is an excerpt of the press release made available to Akwa Ibom Online;

In furtherance of his participatory governance approach and the need to brief the people on the achievements and progress so far made by his administration, His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Chief Godswill Obot Akpabio, CON, will hold Town Hall meetings and briefings in the ten (10) Federal Constituencies of the state.

The Town Hall meetings shall afford the people the opportunity of interacting with their Governor and members of the State Executive Council, and shall also provide the platform for feedback on the progress and actions of the government in the last six and a half years.

Other highlights of the constituency briefings shall include the commissioning of more than 500 completed year 2013 rural projects by His Excellency the Governor. These projects form part of the over 4000 lives-touching community projects executed across the 31 Local Government Areas in the State by the Governor Akpabio led administration.

Projects’ commissioning in each of the ten (10) Federal Constituencies, shall hold between 10am and 12.00 noon, while Town Hall meetings shall commence from 1pm - 4pm each day.

Below is the schedule for town hall meetings.

1. Eket Federal ConstituencyWednesday, March 5, 2014
Eket Council Hall
1pm – 4pm

2. Etinan Federal ConstituencyMonday, March 10, 2014
Etinan Council Hall
1pm – 4pm

3. Ikono/Ini Federal ConstituencyWednesday, March 12, 2014
Ikono Council Hall
1pm – 4pm

4. Itu/Ibiono Federal ConstituencyFriday, March 14, 2014
Ibiono Council Hall
1pm – 4pm

5. Abak Federal ConstituencyMonday, March 17, 2014
Abak Council Hall
1pm - 4pm

6. Ikot Abasi Federal ConstituencyWednesday, March 19, 2014
Ikot abasi Council Hall
1pm – 4pm

7. Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal ConstituencyFriday, March 21, 2014
Ukanafun Council Hall
1pm - 4pm

8. Oron Federal ConstiuencyMonday, March 24, 2014
Oron Council Hall
1pm - 4pm

9. Uyo Federal ConstituencyWednesday, March 26, 2014
Ibom Hall
1pm- 4pm

10. Ikot Ekpene Federal ConstituencyFriday, March 28, 2014
Ikot Ekpene Council Hall
1pm- 4pm

Attached is also a list of the 500 projects across the 10 Federal Constituencies to be commissioned by His Excellency, Chief Godswill Akpabio, CON.

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Agriculture: Key to Transformation of Akwa Ibom - Experts

Agriculture has been identified as key to transformation of Akwa Ibom State. This was revealed by experts during a tweet convo recently organized by a social media group, ‪#‎NewAkwaIbom‬ to examine the economic potentials of Akwa Ibom State beyond the Oil regime. 

The group called on the people of the state to advocate for research and development in the sector to boast industrialization, while pleading with Government to develop policies that will encourage investment in agriculture from private individuals.

A front-line member of the group, Mr. Promise Etim advised the state Government to consider sponsoring graduates in the field of agriculture and agricultural engineering for postgraduate studies overseas to expose the people to new trends and emerging technologies that will lead to rapid development. He said such investment will lead to a paradigm shift from reliance on Oil for sustenance to development in the agricultural sector.

In a separate tweet analysis, another member and convener of the group, Eric Ekwere said Agricultural development with view of industrialization can be achieved if the synergy is encouraged through Public Private Partnership. He called on relevant stakeholders to see Agriculture as the best alternative to crude oil for industrial branding.

The member representing Nsit Ubium Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Barr. Onofiok Luke stressed the need for reintroduction of relevant Agricultural programs in Primary and Secondary school. He said he learnt moulding of ridges and farming in his primary school days and tasked heads of schools in the state to embrace practical Agriculture as a relevant tool for learning and development. The lawmaker also added that the state should consider developing a model agro value addition chain for crop processing, animal husbandry and fish farming.

Others who contributed in the Tweet-Convo used the medium to call on Government to consider a review of the land use act, which they said was responsible for poor agricultural mechanization in the state. They also identified some problems impairing development in the sector to include: lack of storage and processing facilities for harvested products, rural and urban drift, poor agricultural policy framework and non-availability of funds for local farmers to aid social and economic well-being. 

The #NewAkwaIbom Tweet-Convo holds every Tuesday from 5pm.