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Governor Eno vows bold power market takeover plan

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5 months ago

March 25, 2026

Akwa Ibom power market takeover plan unveiled by Governor Eno as he outlines reforms to improve electricity supply and energy infrastructure

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, on Wednesday, 25 March 2026, in Uyo, announced bold plans to reposition the state’s electricity sector, declaring that his administration is working towards taking greater control of the state’s power market amid persistent epileptic electricity supply across Nigeria.

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Umo Eno made the disclosure during the March Projects Delivery Meeting held at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Uyo, where he reviewed ongoing infrastructural reforms aimed at improving public utilities and service delivery.

The governor attributed the poor electricity situation affecting Akwa Ibom State and the wider country to low national power generation, stressing that structural reforms are necessary to achieve sustainable improvement in energy supply.

In a decisive statement, the Akwa Ibom power market takeover plan includes ongoing engagements with key stakeholders in the energy sector, as the state seeks to develop frameworks that will enhance local control and efficiency in electricity distribution.

According to a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Dr Aniekan Umanah, the governor has also set up an inter-ministerial committee tasked with driving the completion and commissioning of Youth Friendly Centres across the state, as part of broader social development initiatives.

The administration further emphasised inter-agency collaboration as a critical component for effective project execution, particularly in sectors tied to infrastructure and public welfare.

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Governor Eno’s remarks come amid growing public concern over inconsistent electricity supply, with residents calling for more urgent and practical interventions to stabilise power distribution in the state.

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WAKE UP! Art Exhibition Returns for a Second Act

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5 hours ago

August 27, 2026

Mariam Balogun

The contemporary art and photography exhibition “Wake Up!” is back again for a second edition.

Curated by Awele Onwordi, Wake Up! 2 exhibition pays homage to the Nigerian youth and burgeoning street culture which many of its contributing artists reference in their works.

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Titled “Young, Wild, Free”, the exhibition celebrates the creativity, resilience, freedom and cultural influence found in Nigerian youth.

Taking aim at societal issues and economic concerns, the exhibit reflects the youth and their refusal to compromise or bow despite all the challenges stacked against them while charting youth culture through art, music, fashion, skateboarding, photography and community.

The exhibition will be held, once again, at the Angel and Muse Gallery at 25 Sumbo Jibowu street off Ribadu Road off Awolowo Road in Ikoyi.

It will open on Saturday 5 September 2026 and will run until 11 September 2026
This second edition which focuses on celebrating, nurturing and exploring artistic practices rooted in youth and street culture will feature works from DENCITY and SUPERGLIDER HOUSE.

Exhibiting artists include Ajilore Kehinde – their work is deeply influenced by Nigerian street culture and works of other artists like Slawn, Peters Ejiro, etc, Chuka Onwordi – graphic designer who embodies themes of death, melancholy and beauty in his works, ZIDYEP – Abuja based creative whose works move between digital and physical spaces through art, graphic design and air brushing , Franklyn Okoye – graphic designer and artist whose works explore themes of identity and hyper-reality, Awele Onwordi – founder & curator of WAKE UP and multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans character art, creative logo design, album covers and more , Oluchi Kogolo – digital illustrator whose work explores street culture, personality and storytelling through a raw and playful visual style and Kozetuo Apeji – multidisciplinary artists who work explores experimental approaches to problem solving through both digital and traditional art forms.

Commenting on the exhibition in her curatorial statement, Awele noted that “despite economic instability, limited opportunities and socio-political challenges, Nigerian youth continue to shape culture through music, fashion, art, skateboarding, raves, photography and community.”

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Continuing and harping on the raison d’etre of the exhibition she said, “Young, Wild and Free exists to celebrate Nigerian youth while also creating a platform that supports and amplifies them.”