Communities in Esit Eket and Eket Local Government Areas of Akwa Ibom State have lauded Seven Energy for establishing the N90 billion Uquo Gas Processing Facility in their area and pledged to provide adequate security for the smooth operation of the gas facility.

The National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS, has launched community based health insurance in Akwa Ibom State, in its resolve to meet 2015 Presidential target of 30 percent national health insurance coverage in Nigeria and to further make the programme more accessible and available to Nigerians.