Destiny Young

🏛️ A’IBOM STATE 2027 BUDGET: THE JOURNEY SO FAR 📍 PHASE 2 | 11 NOVEMBER 2026 The Akwa Ibom State Executive Council has approved the draft 2027 budget estimates. 💰 TOTAL PROPOSED BUDGET: ₦1,200,000,000,000 📊 Projected recurrent revenue: ₦1,062,000,000,000 📉 Projected recurrent expenditure: ₦431,296,691,320 🏗️ Projected capital expenditure: ₦768,703,308,000 ⚖️ EXECUTIVE ORDER Governor Umo Eno has directed that the draft budget bill be transmitted to the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly for legislative consideration. 📑 2026 SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET The State Executive Council has also approved a revised 2026 supplementary budget of ₦1,100,460,835,290, down from the original figure of ₦1,584,271,856,630. 🎯 KEY AREAS OF PROVISION ✈️ Newly established Ministry of Aviation and Airport Development ⚡ Akwa Ibom State Electricity Regulatory Commission 👵 Senator Oluremi Tinubu Senior Citizens Centre 🎓 Akwa Ibom State University of Education ✈️ Equity financing for Ibom Air 💧 Solar-powered water projects across the state’s 369 wards 🛍️ Proposed Ibom International Market, Ikot Ekpene 🌧️ Gully erosion control 📹 Equipment for the Command and Control Centre, among other provisions ⚖️ EXECUTIVE ORDER The Governor has directed that the supplementary budget bill be forwarded to the State House of Assembly for consideration and passage.

AKWA IBOM COUNCIL APPROVES ₦1.2 TRILLION 2027 BUDGET PROPOSAL, ₦1.1 TRILLION SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET Akwa Ibom State Executive Council has approved a proposed ₦1.2 trillion budget for 2027 and a revised ₦1.1 trillion supplementary budget for 2026. Council also ratified nine project memoranda and directed faster construction of the Mother and Child Hospital. READ MORE: arisestandard.ng/akwa-ibom-a…

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AKWA IBOM CLEARS ₦39.8BN INHERITED BANK DEBTS, REDUCES GRATUITY BACKLOG TO ₦11BN Akwa Ibom State says it has cleared ₦39.8 billion in inherited commercial bank debts and reduced its gratuity backlog from ₦111 billion to ₦11 billion. The state also reported that AK-CARES interventions reached thousands of residents and that 2025 budget performance stood at 84.4 per cent. READ MORE; arisestandard.ng/akwa-ibom-c…

2027 Election: Akwa Ibom Traditional Rulers Bless Governor Eno, Back Re-election Bid Traditional rulers in Akwa Ibom State have blessed Governor Umo Eno and pledged support for his 2027 re-election bid. The Governor promised more development and improved welfare for the royal fathers if returned to office. READ MORE: arisestandard.ng/akwa-ibom-t…

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Why TrustScope: Our Unique Selling Proposition (USP) I realised that Nigeria did not require another generic international questionnaire tool or a recycled compliance template. We needed an indigenous, evidence-led posture engine engineered specifically for the realities of the Nigerian statutory ecosystem. That is why we built TrustScope (a product of Truststack Technologies and Global Services). TrustScope does not allow organisations merely to "declare" that they are compliant. It enforces an evidence-first posture verification model: Evidence-Gated Scoring: An obligation is never marked "Verified" simply because someone ticked a box. Every control demands verifiable technical or operational artefacts, such as policy hashes, data inventory maps, signed DPIA reports, and technical encryption proofs. Dual Statutory Cross-Mapping: Every obligation is mapped side by side to both NDPA 2023 sections and GAID 2025 directive articles, bridging the communication divide between legal counsel and technical engineering teams. Cryptographic SHA-256 Audit Trail: Every status transition, assessment action, and evidence reference is anchored to a chained, tamper-evident cryptographic log. When regulators or external auditors request verification, your audit trail is mathematically irrefutable. Pre-Assessment Triage Calculator: In under three minutes, any organisation (from an early-stage fintech to an enterprise conglomerate) can determine its statutory tier (DCMI versus Standard), calculate its baseline liability exposure, and generate a clear technical roadmap. --- #NDPA2023 #GAID2025 #NDPC #Cybersecurity #DataProtection #FintechNigeria #RegTech #TrustScope #NigeriaTech #CISO #DataPrivacy

The Illusion of Compliance: Why We Are Building TrustScope A Founder’s Note on the Regulatory Crossroads of Nigeria’s Digital Economy, and Why the Era of "Tick-Box" Governance is Over. A few years ago, during an enterprise security review, I sat across a boardroom table with an executive team who handed me a 150-page ring-bound document. "We are 100% compliant," they said with genuine relief. "Our external consultants completed our audit last week." Less than forty-eight hours later, an unmonitored staging database containing sensitive customer identity records was discovered sitting publicly accessible on an unauthenticated port. The policy document was immaculate; the actual operational posture was completely exposed. That disconnect has stayed with me throughout my journey in IT and cybersecurity. Over the years, as I watched Nigeria’s digital economy expand rapidly (from pioneering fintechs and digital banks to connected healthcare networks and cloud-first enterprises), I also watched an uneasy paradox take root. Organisations were investing millions in software and infrastructure, yet when it came to data privacy and cybersecurity posture, the default tool of choice remained a static spreadsheet or an annual, theoretical checklist. In 2026, that luxury has officially expired. (C) Destiny Young Technology-ecosystem co-builder trustscope.truststack.ng/ --- #NDPA2023 #GAID2025 #NDPC #Cybersecurity #DataProtection #FintechNigeria #RegTech #TrustScope #NigeriaTech #CISO #DataPrivacy

GOV ENO INSPECTS ONGOING PROJECTS AT IBOM MODEL FARM, ORS Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, today, Monday November 9, 2026 visited the Ibom Model Farm in Nsit Ubium Local Government Area, to inspect ongoing projects in the farm. The management of the farm had been handed over to the Akwa Ibom State University whose personnel were on ground as at the time of the visit.

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IBOM DEEP SEAPORT: UMO ENO’S COMMITMENT WARRANTS PATIENCE Governor Umo Eno’s commitment to the Ibom Deep Seaport is reflected in the project’s reported preparatory work and recent federal support. As the process advances, patience and collaboration remain essential. READ MORE: arisestandard.ng/ibom-deep-s…

IBOM DEEP SEAPORT: UMO ENO’S COMMITMENT WARRANTS PATIENCE By | Destiny Young The Ibom Deep Seaport has been part of Akwa Ibom’s development vision for many years. Its promise is significant. A functioning port could expand trade, support industry, attract investment and create jobs across the state and the wider region. Governor Umo Eno has shown commitment to moving the project forward. His administration has funded feasibility work, prepared investor documentation, undertaken geophysical and geotechnical studies, worked on access roads and established a project office. In April, the Governor received the project’s feasibility report and outlined steps taken to advance it. The project committee also presented the technical work completed and identified further stages, including engineering design, market and financial studies, land matters and concession discussions. The State Government has also kept the public informed about the project’s progress and the processes ahead. These updates have made clear that the seaport requires technical preparation, investor engagement and cooperation among state and federal institutions. The project’s scale demands careful planning so that the foundations are in place for successful delivery. A significant development came after President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Akwa Ibom on 6 November. Governor Eno announced that the President had approved financing arrangements for the Ibom Deep Seaport. He described the approval as an important moment for the state’s economic development and pledged the State Government’s cooperation towards realising the project. This progress gives Akwa Ibom people further reason to believe that the project is advancing. It also reflects the Governor’s continued effort to secure the partnerships and support needed to move the seaport closer to implementation. The latest announcement builds on the technical and preparatory work his administration has reported over recent months. Governor Eno has acknowledged the public’s enthusiasm for the project and has asked residents to be patient as the necessary processes continue. He has said that the State Government is engaging investors and following the steps required to advance the seaport. Patience is warranted because a project of this magnitude involves complex technical, financial and institutional processes. The people of Akwa Ibom have waited a long time to see the seaport become a reality. Their expectations are understandable. The progress reported by the State Government, together with the recent federal financing approval, shows that work is continuing towards that goal. The project’s success depends on sustained collaboration among the Akwa Ibom State Government, the Federal Government, investors, technical partners and other stakeholders. The President’s approval provides fresh support for this shared effort. The State Government has expressed its readiness to work with the relevant partners to move the project forward. The Ibom Deep Seaport remains a major opportunity for Akwa Ibom and Nigeria. Governor Eno has demonstrated commitment through the steps taken by his administration and his engagement with the Federal Government and investors. With continued cooperation and patience, the groundwork being laid can help bring the project closer to realisation. Destiny Young writes a Special Assistant to the Governor on New Media & Digital Communication

IBOM DEEP SEAPORT: GOV ENO URGES COLLABORATION, SUPPORT FOR ACTUALISATION The Governor called on all stakeholders to eschew individual differences and embrace the project, stressing that the State would not condone any form of interference. “Let peace and unity reign in our State. Let us all be thankful to God for the Presidential approval for the development of the Sea Port, and work together in love to ensure the project is fully brought to reality for the overall benefit of our State, our region, and the nation. “This time, I tell you, that project will start, and no one or situation will disrupt its progress and realization. This project will immensely benefit our children and children’s children, so we must support it to work,” he said. READ MORE: akwaibomtimes.ng/ibom-deep-s…