Henshaw NYONG, Uyo. Residents of Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, have commended the state government for its consistent efforts in desilting drains across the metropolis, which they say has significantly mitigated flooding in flood-prone areas. The desilting exercise, carried out by the Akwa Ibom State Environmental Protection and Waste Management Agency (AKSEPWMA), has become […]
Henshaw NYONG, Uyo. The Chairman of the Akwa Ibom State Environmental Protection and Waste Management Agency (AKSEPWMA), Obong (Dr.) Prince Ikim, has declared an end to the era of verbal warnings, vowing that the state government will no longer tolerate environmental law violations. This declaration came today, Sunday, as Ikim led his team on an […]
It is no longer business as usual in Akwa Ibom State as the Environmental Sanitation Court, sitting in Uyo, has prosecuted six individuals for various offenses, marking a decisive shift towards stricter enforcement of the Environmental Laws of the State. The offenders include two operators of a prayer house in Itiam Etoi village, Kufre […]
•••As Residents Extol Gov. Eno The Shelter Afrique Housing Estate, which has endured over two decades of neglected drainage systems, is finally receiving much-needed attention under the administration of Governor Umo Eno. Known for his people-centric approach to governance, the government of the Cleric-turned State Chief Executive is making significant strides to ensure that […]
The Akwa Ibom State Environmental Protection and Waste Management Agency (AKSEPWMA) has reiterated the importance of proper waste disposal among citizens and residents to prevent health challenges and flooding. This call was made during a one-day workshop organized by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) titled “Proper Waste Management and Flood Emergency Preparedness […]
The Chairman of the Akwa Ibom State Environmental Protection and Waste Management Agency (AKSEPWMA), Obong (Dr) Prince Ikim, on Tuesday conducted an extensive tour of the Uyo metropolis to oversee the desilting of drains and vegetation control. His visits included key locations such as Oron Road, Udom Emmanuel Avenue, Shelter Afrique Estate, newly constructed […]
The Chairman of the Akwa Ibom State Environmental Protection and Waste Management Agency (AKSEPWMA), Deacon Prince Ikim, has urged newlyweds to center their lives around God, emphasizing that this is a key to a happy life. The Deacon of the Redeemed Church made this appeal during the traditional marriage ceremony of Miss Anne Francis […]
…Launch Campaign Against Indiscriminate Waste Disposal …As AKSEPWMA Boss Becomes Latest Pillar In a bid to contribute to the excellent record of cleanliness and environmental sustainability achieved by the Akwa Ibom State Environmental Protection and Waste Management Agency (AKSEPWMA), the A.R.I.S.E Ambassadors, have expressed their desire to collaborate with the Agency to raise […]
…MOVES TO GUARD AGAINST SECURITY INFILTRATION TheHILL. | NEWS | May 19, 2021. With aim of ensuring Environmental Security, the Akwa Ibom State Government on Tuesday enforced the law against street trading. Addressing citizens and residents at the popular Ibom Plaza in Uyo, where the enforcement took place, the Chairman, Akwa Ibom State Environmental […]
TheHILL. | NEWS | May 17, 2021. Street traders may find it difficult to operate in the coming days, as the Akwa Ibom State Government has again issued fresh warning, calling on people in the state to desist from street trading. The Chairman, Akwa Ibom State Environmental Protection and Waste Management Agency, Hon. Prince Ikim […]