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Governor Eno vows bold power market takeover plan

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7 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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Kenya Releases 20 Ebola Contacts After 21 Days in Quarantine

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17 minutes ago

October 26, 2026

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Kenya Ebola contacts: 20 people have been released after 21 days in quarantine without symptoms as health authorities continue outbreak monitoring

Kenya has released 20 people linked to its first imported case of Bundibugyo virus disease after they completed 21 days of quarantine without developing symptoms, as health authorities continue efforts to contain the outbreak.

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The World Health Organisation’s Regional Office for Africa announced the development on Monday, October 26, 2026, saying the individuals had undergone final health assessments and received counselling on precautions and follow-up care where necessary before reuniting with their families.

Kenya’s Director-General for Health, Dr Patrick Amoth, urged communities to welcome the released individuals without stigma.

“We ask communities to welcome them home warmly,” Amoth said. “Having completed 21 days without symptoms, they pose no risk of infection to anyone.”

The WHO said 98 contacts remained in quarantine as of Monday, while eight contacts had developed symptoms and tested positive for Ebola through laboratory tests.

According to the organisation, all eight individuals were already in quarantine when they developed symptoms and were subsequently transferred to the country’s Ebola treatment centre in Nairobi.

Kenya has recorded nine confirmed cases and two deaths since reporting its first imported case on October 6, 2026.

The WHO said all nine cases were linked to the same cluster, with no evidence of wider community transmission at the time of its update.

The organisation said health authorities had traced all 135 contacts, both within Kenya and internationally, by October 22, placing them under quarantine and monitoring.

The WHO continues to support Kenya’s response through coordination, disease surveillance, contact tracing, laboratory testing, case management, infection prevention and control, screening at points of entry, and public health communication.

The WHO Representative to Kenya, Dr Neema Rusibamayila Kimambo, said people who completed quarantine had helped protect their families and communities.

“People who complete quarantine have helped protect their families, their communities and the whole country,” she said.

Kimambo also commended Kenya’s Ministry of Health, the Kenya National Public Health Institute, and national and county health teams for responding to new cases.

The WHO said there was no licensed vaccine or specific treatment for Bundibugyo virus disease, but early detection and supportive medical care could improve the chances of recovery.

It advised against travel restrictions, recommending evidence-based measures such as health screening at entry and exit points, surveillance and contact tracing instead.

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Although the release of the first 20 contacts marks progress in Kenya’s response, health authorities continue to monitor those still in quarantine and maintain surveillance to identify any further cases promptly.