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Heavy Rainfall Causes Flooding in Parts of Uyo, Akwa Ibom (July 9, 2026)
Affected locations include Nkemba Street (Abak Road), Itu Road, Osongama Estate, Shelter Afrique, and some parts of Abak Local Government Area. Residents reported submerged roads, stranded vehicles, and water entering homes.
In response, Governor Umo Eno directed construction companies to immediately begin draining excess water, while the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Ministry of Environment, and other agencies were tasked with damage assessment and relief efforts. No fatalities were reported, though many residents experienced disruption and property damage.
This is a recurring issue during the rainy season, often linked to drainage challenges and waste disposal in the city.
Have you been affected by the flooding in Uyo? The Government or the People, who is responsible for these reoccurrences? What do you think could help prevent this in the future?
Akwa Ibom State Government Reaffirms Support for Ibom Specialist Hospital and Announces Healthcare Investments
Key highlights include the unveiling of the Ibom Medical City (also situated along the Uyo–Ikot Ekpene Road corridor in Uyo) and the employment of 2,844 health workers as part of a broader expansion drive in the health sector.
These developments were highlighted in official state updates around July 10, 2026.
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Has anyone used services at Ibom Specialist Hospital or the new Medical City recently? What’s your take on healthcare improvements in Akwa Ibom?
Did you know you can now fly directly from Uyo to Accra?
Following the Federal Government’s approval for Victor Attah International Airport to operate international flights (secured in late 2025), the state upgraded the new terminal to international standards.
The maiden international flight operated by Ibom Air took off in May 2026 (with scheduled operations firming up by late June). This means no more expensive and time-consuming connections - saving both time and money (connecting fares were often nearly double).
As of now, Ibom Air operates two direct flights per week from Uyo to Accra (Kotoka International Airport).
This is a big win for Akwa Ibom and the South-South region!
Who else is excited about this development? Have you flown the route yet? Share your experience.
Akwa Ibom releases N60m for family planning commodities after decade-long funding gap
Stumbled on this story on Premium Times today that after over ten years, the Akwa Ibom State Government has committed N60 million for family planning commodities. The source says that previously funds were budgetted for this purpose but never released.
The article mentioned that the State the Commissioner for Health, Mr Emmanuel, confirmed that the State had completed the N60 million contribution in two tranches. The first tranche of payment was made into the National Basket Fund in January, while the release of the final tranche was made last month, June, to the United Nations Population Fund for direct procurement of family planning commodities.
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Is it Right for spouses to Declare their Income to Each Other?
Then I ask, does it mean that, if a man does not tell his wife the amount he earns as salary nor the wife, her husband of how much she makes from her business, they both do not love each other and so, cannot trust themselves?
What say you?
How Can Successful Akwa Ibom Professionals Living Outside the State Contribute to Development Back Home?
How Can Successful Akwa Ibom Professionals Living Outside the State Contribute to Development Back Home?
Leaving Akwa Ibom does not have to mean leaving Akwa Ibom behind.
A lawyer in Abuja, a banker in Lagos, a software engineer in Europe, a doctor in the United States, or an entrepreneur in Port Harcourt can all remain active contributors to the state's future.
In my opinion, the question should not be:
When are you coming home? Instead, ask:
How can your success create opportunities for others back home?
A few insights.
1. Become Mentors.
Many young people in Akwa Ibom lack access to experienced professionals who can guide their careers.
Professionals living elsewhere can:
• Hold online career sessions.
• Mentor students.
• Review CVs.
• Conduct mock interviews.
• Help young entrepreneurs avoid common mistakes.
One hour a month from hundreds of professionals could have a significant impact.
2. Invest in Local Businesses.
Instead of investing only in major cities, diaspora professionals can support promising businesses in Akwa Ibom by:
• Providing capital.
• Offering business advice.
• Connecting businesses to wider markets.
Investment does not have to be large to make a difference when it is well targeted.
3. Open Branch Offices
Business owners who have succeeded outside the state can consider opening branches, service centers, or production facilities in Akwa Ibom where commercially viable.
This can:
• Create jobs.
• Build local skills.
• Increase economic activity.
4. Employ Akwa Ibom Youths
Technology now makes remote work possible.
A business based in Lagos or abroad can hire qualified staff who live in Akwa Ibom if they have the necessary skills and reliable connectivity.
5. Share Professional Networks
Sometimes opportunity comes through introductions rather than funding.
Professionals can connect:
• Local startups with investors.
• Artists with producers.
• Farmers with buyers.
• Exporters with international markets.
6. Support Education
Rather than only donating buildings, professionals can:
• Sponsor scholarships.
• Donate books and equipment.
• Organize career talks.
• Support coding clubs and innovation programs.
• Help improve vocational training.
7. Return Periodically to Teach
Many professionals could spend a few days each year delivering workshops in schools, universities, hospitals, or business associations.
Knowledge transfer is often as valuable as financial support.
8. Promote Akwa Ibom
Successful people are ambassadors.They can highlight:
• Tourism.
• Investment opportunities.
• Local products.
• Cultural heritage.
• Business potential.
Positive visibility can attract visitors and investors.
9. Support Creative Industries
Filmmakers, musicians, photographers, writers, chefs, fashion designers, and theatre practitioners often need collaboration more than charity.
Experienced professionals can:
• Produce projects locally.
• Commission local talent.
• Offer internships.
• Sponsor festivals and exhibitions.
10. Give Back Strategically
Rather than many small donations with little lasting impact, groups of professionals could pool resources to fund projects such as:
•Community libraries.
• Skills acquisition centers.
•Health outreach.
•Entrepreneurship hubs.
•Innovation laboratories.
A well-managed collective initiative may achieve more than many individual efforts.
What Government Can Do
Government also has a role in encouraging engagement by:
• Creating a reliable diaspora database.
• Hosting annual investment and innovation forums.
• Making it easier to establish businesses.
• Providing transparent information on investment opportunities.
• Recognizing individuals who make meaningful contributions.
A Shared Responsibility.
Development cannot rest on government alone, nor can it depend entirely on those who have left.
Progress is strongest when government creates an enabling environment, businesses invest, communities and professionals—whether they live in Uyo, Lagos, London, or Houston—stay connected to the place they call home.
A Question Worth Asking
Perhaps the most powerful question is not:
What has Akwa Ibom done for me?
But:
"Now that I have succeeded elsewhere, what can I do to help create opportunities for someone who is where I once was?"
If thousands of successful Akwa Ibom professionals each mentored one young person, supported one business, created one job, or funded one community initiative, the cumulative effect could be transformative. The aim is not to ask everyone to return permanently but to encourage many forms of sustained contribution that strengthen the state's future while respecting each person's career choices.
Michael Bassey