AMAC Conducts 1,928 Marriages, Unites 15 Couples In 10 Months

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4 years ago

November 1, 2019

Joel Ajayi

Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), has registry had conducted 1,928 marriages between January and October.

Council Registrar of Marriages, Mr. Akinwumi Akintayo, disclosed this on Friday in Abuja, adding that registry also settled and reunited 15 couples within the same period.

Mr Akintayo decried the high rate of divorce in marriages, attributing it to unethical advice from other people.

The registrar who also attributed failed marriages to lack of counseling by the appropriate persons, urged couples to understand and support one another during trying times.

According to him, this is because couples were usually not psychologically and emotionally prepared before getting married.

“Our major challenge is that some of them, because of the initial euphoria of getting married, do not listen when the authorities or their parents counsel them before penning down their signature.

“That is the reason we see divorce cases everywhere, some couples even come back after one week to say they are no longer interested in the marriage.

“When we go into details to find out their reason, we discovered that interference of third parties was responsible for most of the break ups,’’ Akintayo said.

He said some of the divorce cases are also based on flimsy reasons, which proves that they are not psychologically and emotionally prepared to go into marriage.

Mr Akintayo therefore appealed to both intending and married couples to get acquainted with the Marriage Act as contained in the constitution of the country.

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AMAC names crescent after Akwa Ibom governor

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4 weeks ago

March 22, 2024

The Gleamer

By Philomina Attah
The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), on Thursday in Abuja, unveiled a crescent named after the Governor of Akwa Ibom, Eno Umo

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the crescent, located in the Idu industrial area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), was named after Umo in recognition of his track record as governor.

The naming of the crescent is seen as a fitting tribute to the governor’s achievements and a testament to his contribution to the advancement of the area.

Speaking during the unveiling of the crescent, the Chairman of AMAC, Christopher Maikalangu, described the governor as a “son of the soil” whose achievements in road construction, agriculture, education, and other sectors have been remarkable.

The AMAC chairman, represented by the council’s Supervisory Councillor on Special Duties, Mr Emmanuel Inyang, praised the governor’s commitment to development and expressed gratitude for his contributions to the progress of the community.

“He has done very well within the shortest time of his tenure in office.

“In terms of road infrastructure, in terms of agriculture, in terms of education, in terms of other activities that he has been able to put in place.

“Arising from your numerous contributions to your fatherland, AMAC has deemed it fit to recognise your contribution and issue a ‘symbol of award of the street name’ in your honour in appreciation of your commitment to developing the country.

“We see this as an opportunity to encourage you to do more for the people of your state.

“We wish you more grace as you discharge your responsibility and give enviable service to your fatherland,” the chairman said.

Akariyere Tommy, the Transitional Chairman of Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom, expressed gratitude to the council for recognising the governor’s contributions to the development of the area.

Tommy emphasised the importance of history and how naming the crescent after the governor would serve as testimony to his achievements.

He applauded the council members and staff for their dedication and support.

In his comments on behalf of the governor, Mr Jeremiah Efeh, the Director of Finance, Akwa Ibom Liaison Officer Abuja, thanked the council for finding the governor worthy of the honour. (NAN)

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