Akwa Ibom State Ministry Of Information

09/10/2026

Live : Nigerian Army Sensitisation Campaign Tour for 92 Regular Recruits Intake in Akwa Ibom State.

09/10/2026

Gov Umo Eno has declared a State of Emergency in education, unveils strategic interventions in the sector to reposition and strengthen both public and private educational institutions across Akwa Ibom.

This edition also spotlights key interventions and other developments shaping the State’s growth.

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06/10/2026

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Ministerial Briefing: Highlighting the Accomplishments of Governor Umo Eno's Administration | Focus: Ministry of Housing, Ministry of Lands and Town Planning, Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, Akwa Ibom State.

05/10/2026

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2026 World Teachers' Day Celebration | Theme: Standing with Teachers: 60 years of Protecting the Profession, Advancing Its Status, and Shaping Our Futures.

04/10/2026

October 4,2026

GOVERNMENT OF AKWA IBOM STATE

PRESS RELEASE

*AKWA IBOM TO CELEBRATE TEACHERS, DECLARES OCTOBER 5 TEACHING-FREE DAY FOR 2026 WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY*

The Akwa Ibom State Government, in collaboration with the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), Akwa Ibom State Wing, will on Monday, October 5, 2026, celebrate the 2026 World Teachers’ Day with a special ceremony on Monday , October 5th, 2026 at the Uyo Township Stadium by 11 AM Prompt.

The celebration, with the theme, “Standing with Teachers: 60 Years of Protecting the Profession, Advancing its Status and Shaping our Futures,” will have the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, Ph.D., as Special Guest of Honour, alongside government officials, education stakeholders, teachers, school administrators, members of the Nigerian Union of Teachers and other invited guests.

In recognition of the vital role teachers play in the development of the State, and to ensure their full participation in the celebration, His Excellency, Governor Umo Eno, has declared Monday, October 5, 2026, a Teaching-Free Day in Akwa Ibom State. Accordingly, all public primary and secondary schools across the State will be closed on the day to enable teachers to participate fully in the celebration and join their colleagues from across the 31 Local Government Areas.

The occasion will provide an opportunity for the State to honour and appreciate teachers for their invaluable contributions to education, human capital development and the overall progress of Akwa Ibom State, while reaffirming the commitment of the ARISE Administration to their welfare, professional growth, dignity and improved working environment.

The Governor Umo Eno-led Administration has demonstrated a clear commitment to education as a strategic social investment in the future of the State, with sustained interventions in school infrastructure, teacher recruitment and development, human capital development, teachers’ welfare and the provision of conducive learning environments. Education remains a major pillar of the ARISE Agenda, with deliberate efforts to strengthen teaching and learning and ensure that teachers are adequately supported to shape the next generation.

The Administration recognises that teachers are at the heart of every successful education system and that quality learning is closely linked to the quality, motivation, welfare and professional capacity of teachers. Consequently, the welfare and professional advancement of teachers remain integral to the State Government’s education policy and people-centred development agenda.

The State Government also acknowledges the important partnership with the Nigerian Union of Teachers, whose collaboration remains vital to promoting industrial harmony, professional excellence and the dignity of the teaching profession in Akwa Ibom State. The celebration therefore goes beyond a ceremonial gathering; it is a reaffirmation of the State’s appreciation of the men and women who dedicate their lives to teaching, mentoring and preparing young Akwa Ibomites for the future.

The Government calls on teachers, education stakeholders, parents, students and members of the public to join in celebrating the teaching profession and recognising the enduring contributions of teachers to the development of Akwa Ibom and Nigeria. The State Government warmly felicitates with teachers across the State and appreciates their dedication, sacrifice and enduring service to humanity.

Signed:

Hon. Aniekan Umanah, Ph.D
Commissioner for Information

02/10/2026

01/10/2026

‼️NEWS RELEASE‼️

*Info Commissioner Dismisses Fake Report on NECO Rating of Akwa Ibom*

*…Says State Investing Heavily in Education, Results for 83 of 214 Exam Centres Yet to be Released*

Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Umanah, has dismissed as false and misleading a report making the rounds in the social media purporting to rank Akwa Ibom State among the lowest-performing states in the 2026 National Examinations Council (NECO) results.

Umanah said the report was based on an inaccurate performance chart which does not represent the official data released by NECO.

The Commissioner explained that although the 2026 NECO results were released on September 24, 2026, the performance chart published by Premium Times was not an official NECO document, contrary to the impression created by the publication.

He noted that while the report listed Abia, Ebonyi and Ekiti States as occupying the first, second and third positions respectively, the official NECO data identifies Kano, Lagos and Oyo States as the first, second and third positions.

Umanah further disclosed that the results of 83 out of 214 examination centres of public schools in Akwa Ibom State are yet to be released by NECO, as the examination body is still concluding the sorting and verification of the statutory accreditation status of the affected centres.

He therefore described any attempt to rank or assess the overall performance of Akwa Ibom State at this stage as premature and misleading, stressing that the outstanding results could affect the final state-level assessment.

The Commissioner said the State Government expected media organisations to exercise greater diligence in reporting examination statistics, particularly where official results are still being processed.

He reaffirmed the commitment of the administration of Governor Umo Eno to education, noting that the sector remains a major priority of the ARISE Agenda.

According to him, the 2026 Approved Budget provides more than ₦35 billion for education, while ₦5.9 billion has been released to the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) for basic education intervention projects for 2025 and 2026.

He added that the administration has continued to invest in the construction of model primary schools across the State to provide pupils with more conducive learning environments. The Government has also paid bursaries to students and undertaken the payment of examination fees for candidates sitting for Placement Examination, Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) Examination and WASSCE.

Beyond infrastructure and institutional support, Umanah said Governor Umo Eno had continued to provide direct support to young people pursuing higher education.

He cited the Governor’s recent approval of full overseas tuition support for a young graduate to pursue a Master’s degree abroad, as well as an earlier scholarship awarded to a young law graduate from the Government Children’s Home to enable her pursue a Master’s degree overseas.

The Commissioner said these interventions demonstrated the administration’s commitment to expanding access to quality education and creating opportunities for young Akwa Ibom people to pursue their academic and professional aspirations.

Umanah consequently urged members of the public to disregard the Premium Times publication and similar claims based on the purported performance chart, noting that they do not reflect the official NECO data currently available.

He advised the public to rely on verified and authoritative sources, particularly information released by the National Examinations Council, for accurate updates on the 2026 examination results.

01/10/2026

GOVERNOR ENO CELEBRATES NIGERIA AT 66

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, Ph.D., has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and indeed all Nigerians on the occasion of the country’s 66th Independence Anniversary.

In a goodwill message released by his Chief Press Secretary, Ekerete Udoh, Governor Eno said Nigeria, in spite of the initial challenges of nation-building, has made tremendous progress across all layers of our national life.

“Today, we remain indivisible, indissoluble, united and dedicated to utilizing our diversity as a source of strength rather than division.

“As we celebrate our Independence Day today, I pray that we remain committed to the pursuit of our national aspirations anchored on justice, peace, tolerance and fair play.

“Let us continue to support President Bola Tinubu, GCFR, especially as he gets set to submit himself again to be returned to Aso Rock to deepen the economic reforms he has initiated over the last three years plus, which today are beginning to show tremendous results across sectors.

“Happy Independence Day once again!”