With Saviour Ekpe, Ph.D The discourse on establishing a dedicated Blue Economy Ministry in Akwa Ibom State continues to gain momentum and rightly so. The state’s coastal geography, strategic location along the Gulf of Guinea and rich marine endowments position it as one of Nigeria’s most promising frontiers for maritime-driven economic expansion. In advancing this...
Month: June 2026
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PROPOSED AKS BLUE ECONOMY MINISTRY (PART EIGHT): Seabed and Marine Mineral Resources-Unlocking Akwa Ibom’s Next Economic Frontier
With Saviour Ekpe, Ph.D The ongoing discourse on the establishment of a dedicated Ministry of Blue Economy in Akwa Ibom State remains both timely and strategic. It is a conversation rooted in foresight—one that recognizes the immense wealth embedded within the state’s aquatic and coastal endowments, which, if properly harnessed, can significantly accelerate industrial growth,...
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PROPOSED AKS BLUE ECONOMY MINISTRY (PART SEVEN): Marine Biotechnology-Unlocking the Hidden Wealth of Akwa Ibom’s Blue Frontier
With Saviour Ekpe, Ph.D The growing global shift toward sustainable development has made it increasingly clear that the oceans are no longer merely vast bodies of water for navigation and fishing, but strategic reservoirs of innovation, medicine, energy and industrial raw materials. For a coastal state such as Akwa Ibom State, the time has come...
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EWN National Vice Director NW Represents Deputy Senate President At Azerbaijan Parliamentary Meeting
By our Correspondent The National Vice Director in charge of North West and National Legal Adviser of the Eye Witness Network (EWN), Barr. Mannir Dahiru, Ph.D., has represented the Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate at the Parliamentary Union Member States and Related Meetings held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from June 22 to 25, 2026. Barr....
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PROPOSED AKS BLUE ECONOMY MINISTRY (PART SIX): Coastal and Marine Tourism-Unlocking Akwa Ibom’s Untapped Maritime Wealth
With Saviour Ekpe, Ph.D Akwa Ibom State is abundantly blessed with one of the longest coastlines in Nigeria, stretching across several local government areas and providing enormous opportunities for economic growth, job creation, investment attraction, and sustainable development. As the administration of His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno, continues to pursue the ARISE Agenda and implement...
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PROPOSED AKS BLUE ECONOMY MINISTRY (PART FIVE): Renewable Ocean Energy-A Strategic Pathway to Sustainable Development in Akwa Ibom State
With Saviour Ekpe, Ph.D When Pastor Umo Eno presented himself in 2023 to led Akwa Ibom State to the eldorado, critics described it as a regular political statement, saying that he has nothing to offer the people of the state hence, it is a regular jamboree. But when he assumed office, the story changed, new...
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EMR Trains Journalists, Calls for Improved Maritime Security and Responsible Energy Reporting
By Our Reporter The Akwa Ibom State Chapter of the Energy and Maritime Reporters of Nigeria (EMR) has called on the Federal Government to strengthen maritime security and invest in marine infrastructure to unlock the enormous economic potential of Akwa Ibom coastal resources. The call was made in a communiqué issued at the end of...
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Gov Eno Summersaults His Policy On Agriculture?
By Our Correspondent When Governor Umo Eno assumed office in 2023, one of the major pillars of his ARISE Agenda was the promotion of agriculture and food sufficiency. The governor passionately encouraged all citizens of Akwa Ibom State, including civil servants, teachers, traders, artisans and professionals to embrace farming. To further demonstrate his commitment, he...
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EDITORIAL: Separating Fact From Fiction On TETFund: The Truth About TETFund And The Proposed Akwa Ibom State University Of Education
It is a truism that His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno, Governor of Akwa Ibom State, has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the development of education. It is therefore important that every policy decision concerning the future of our tertiary institutions is guided by facts and objective evidence rather than misconceptions. There appears to be...
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Kris Ekefre Presents The Crux of Leadership To The DG Tinubu Support Group In Abuja
By Our Correspondent Abuja – The Chairman of Eyewitness Network, Kris Ekefre has presented his latest book, The Crux of Leadership, to the Director General of the Tinubu Support Group (TSG), Dr. Umar Tanko Yakasai, in Abuja today. The book, which explores the challenges, responsibilities and sacrifices associated with leadership, is built around the timeless...