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Despite the Federal Government diligently disbursing Ecology Funds to states in the Niger Delta, including Akwa Ibom, the funds’ objectives are only minimally realized due to poor governance structures, according to a new Policy Brief. The brief on the Utilization of Ecological Funds in Akwa Ibom State was produced by the Clement Isong Foundation (CIF)

As communities in Akwa Ibom State continue to face severe incidents of flooding and pollution, youths have issued a crucial call to government and private organizations: invest strategically in climate adaptation infrastructure to mitigate these impacts. These calls emerged from youth entries (stories) presented at the Ibeno Green Youth Hub event in Ibeno Local Government

The Clement Isong Foundation (CIF) has expressed strong confidence in Governor Umo Eno’s administration to approve the recently validated Akwa Ibom State Youth Policy and Roadmap. The Foundation shared its optimism during the two-day, high-level stakeholders’ roundtable held in Uyo, which CIF co-organized with the Ministry of Youth Development, ActionAid Nigeria, and Youth Pride. The

The Akwa Ibom State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to organised and structured youth empowerment. This commitment follows the successful review and validation of the Akwa Ibom State Youth Policy (2025–2035) and its accompanying Youth Development Roadmap. The review and validation took place during a two-day, high-level stakeholders’ roundtable. Specifically, the event was held on

Uyo, Akwa Ibom – October 24, 2025 – The Clement Isong Foundation (CIF), in partnership with ActionAid Nigeria, the Local Conference of Youth (LCOY Nigeria), and YOUNGO, successfully organized the 2025 South-South Regional Local Conference of Youth (LCOY Nigeria) in Uyo. CIF and ActionAid handed down a crucial caution to Nigerian leaders and policymakers: abandon

Ibeno Community Pushes for Sustainable Energy Solutions Youths in Ibeno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have issued a strong call to oil and gas companies operating in the region: invest in renewable energy and agroecology instead of activities that worsen environmental and social crises. The demand was made during a Die-In Climate Protest

The Clement Isong Foundation (CIF) has called on the government of Akwa Ibom State to urgently develop a comprehensive Education Sector Plan (ESP) for the state. CIF said the Education Sector Plan should highlight the critical need for a gender-responsive approach to educational planning and management. The organisation made the call in a press release

The Clement Isong Foundation (CIF) and stakeholders in the agricultural sector have called on the government of Akwa Ibom State to adopt agroecology, noting that it has significant potential to improve food security, enhance environmental sustainability, and promote better health outcomes. Agroecology is a science, set of practices, and social movement that applies ecological principles

Agricultural experts, policymakers, and farmers have insisted on the need for enhanced agroecological practices to improve food security, environmental sustainability, and economic growth in Akwa Ibom State. This resolution was reached at the Agroecology Knowledge Sharing meeting organized by the Clement Isong Foundation (CIF) with support from ActionAid Nigeria in Uyo on Wednesday. The event,