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2023: A’IBOM CREATIVE INDUSTRY PRACTITIONERS RALLY SUPPORT FOR PASTOR UMO ENO
2023: A’IBOM CREATIVE INDUSTRY PRACTITIONERS RALLY SUPPORT FOR PASTOR UMO ENO
…as Guber hopeful unveils tourism devt blueprint
The Governorship ambition of the PDP Gubernatorial candidate, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno has continued to receive more endorsements from across a broad spectrum of the society, with the latest coming from members of the Akwa Ibom Creative Industry.
At a well attended roundtable discuss with the Governorship hopeful, held Monday evening at the Royalty by Signature Hotel, Ewet Housing Estate Estate, Uyo . In her address, the Award winning Nollywood star, and Special Assistant to Governor Udom Emmanuel on Tourism Development, Ini Edo noted the decision to rally support for the PDP Governorship hopeful was arrived at after a painstaking assessment of all the Governorship candidates lined up by all the political parties in the State. She described Akwa Ibom as a hub for film makers,saying the state is blessed with rich talents that can compete favourably with their contemporaries globally and that the state is poised to showcase it’s potentials to the world.
The Monday evening roundtable interaction witnessed the coming together of industry players from Akwa Ibom residing both within and outside the State who are poised to change the narrative in the tourism and entertainment industry, and they see in Pastor Umo Eno a passionate and sincere man who is committed to the development of the rich tourism potentials that abound in the state.
Also speaking, the co-host Ebenezer Eno, IMasuen Lancelot, and a host of other notable names in the movie industry said the state is blessed with rich tourism potentials lying untapped, and pledged to continue deploying their talent in showcasing the state to the outside world.
Welcoming guests, the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mr. Orman Esin described the gathering as unique, saying it was the first time creative Industry players in the State came together to interact with a Governorship candidate with a view to having indepth knowledge on what he has in stock for Akwa Ibom people.
He said Akwa Ibom has become a pride of Nigeria, as the state is lucky to have Governors who consider what he called project Akwa Ibom.
Reacting, the Governorship hopeful, Pastor Umo Eno appreciated the Creative Industry Practitioners for identifying with his ambition. He pledged to work with in the development of the state.
Unveiling his tourism development blueprint as embedded in his Arise Agenda, Pastor Eno who described himself as an active player in the tourism sector, promised to address the concerns raised during the roundatable discuss when he becomes Governor.
“ we are going to work together to do an Ibom creative night. I’m a member of your Industry.
“We will run an inclusive Government. We have the longest beach in West Africa. I used to be Chairman, Akwa Ibom State Hotel and Tourism Board.We have tourism sites in this State. All we need to do is to work on it without tampering with it”.
“We will get Nigeria Export promotion Council to have an office in Uyo. From the film academy, we will create a film village in Uyo. From what we’ve seen tonight we will encourage talents.
Akwa Ibom will be a major hub for ICT in this south South region. We will encourage creative talents. We will have a yearly carnival or event that would make people come to Akwa Ibom”.
*Renewed Hope Ambassadors Step Into the Next Phase
Fresh from the successful APC 2026 National Convention, the Renewed Hope Ambassadors National, Zonal, and State leadership gathered in Abuja over the weekend, for its fourth strategic meeting, setting the tone for nationwide grassroots activation ahead of 2027.
Chaired by Governor Hope Uzodinma (Imo State) the Director General and National Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, alongside Deputy Director-General, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, and Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State as Secretary, the session reinforced one clear direction: One Party. One Message. One Mobilization whilst also laying out a strategic roadmap for the activation of the network across all communities in Nigeria.
Backed by the strength of 31 APC-led states, the Renewed Hope Agenda is taking Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s message of progress and reform to every corner of Nigeria.
From bold economic restructuring to initiatives like NELFUND, the increase in the national minimum wage from ₦30,000 to ₦70,000, and strategic investments in critical sectors, including PNiCGI, the mission remains clear: helping Nigerians understand both the purpose and the progress of the Renewed Hope vision.
This is coordination at scale. This is grassroots engagement with purpose. This is the next phase of Renewed Hope with One Party, One Message, and One Mobilisation framework
#RenewedHopeAmbassadors #APC #WeAreAPC
Governor Bago Inaugurates APC Digital Media Sub-Committee Ahead of National Convention.
Governor Umaru Bago has inaugurated the Digital Media Sub-Committee for the forthcoming National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), scheduled to hold on March 27 and 28, 2026 in Abuja.
Chairing the sub-committee, Governor Bago tasked members with the responsibility of effectively communicating the party’s manifesto to the public.
He emphasized the need to leverage social media platforms to highlight the achievements and ongoing efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that communication gaps have posed challenges that must now be decisively addressed.
The Co-Chair of the sub-committee, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, echoed the Governor’s position, urging members to project the activities of both the party and the government to a broader audience.
He called for a deliberate and coordinated effort to showcase the party’s achievements and policy direction, stressing the importance of shaping a compelling and consistent narrative across all digital platforms.
Delivering a presentation to the committee, Otega Ogra, SSA to the President on New Media, who serves as Secretary of the sub-committee, outlined strategic focus areas to guide the team’s operations.
His presentation highlighted communication priorities and actionable steps to achieve the committee’s mandate and strengthen the party’s digital engagement.
VP Shettima Set to Lead Delegation to Zamfara as Governor Dauda Lawal Formally Joins APC
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has finalized plans to receive Vice President Kashim Shettima for the formal defection and reception of Governor Dauda Lawal into the ruling party, scheduled to take place on Tuesday.
State APC Chairman, Tukur Danfulani Maikatako, disclosed this during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held in Gusau, the state capital. He noted that the Vice President would be joined by the party’s national leadership to mark what he described as a landmark political realignment in the state.
Maikatako expressed the party’s excitement over Governor Lawal’s return, recalling that Zamfara had historically been an APC stronghold and that the Governor was previously a bona fide member of the party before his earlier exit.
“We all know that Zamfara has long been one of the APC’s stronghold states, where the defected Governor was once a bona fide member. Now that he has decided to return home, having been satisfied that the APC remains his second choice after the one he left for obvious reasons,” Maikatako stated.
The Chairman called on all party faithful across the 147 wards in the state’s 14 local government areas to turn out en masse to honour the Vice President’s visit. He emphasized that the event was strategically positioned to bolster the party’s popularity and strengthen its structures ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a strong appeal for unity, Maikatako urged members to set aside all factional tendencies, stressing that the APC remained one political family with shared goals, particularly the ambition to make Zamfara and Nigeria great again.
Echoing similar sentiments, a former state APC Chairman, Lawal M. Liman, appealed to members to cascade the message to their wards and local government areas. He reinforced the need for cohesion, noting that the party’s collective strength would be critical to achieving success in future elections.
All eyes are now on Gusau as the ruling party prepares for a high-profile political gathering expected to further consolidate its influence in Zamfara State.
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