Henry Isaiah Udofia: An idea whose time has come

BY ESSIEN INYANG

Henry Isaiah Udofia is on record as a key player of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Uruan local government area since 1999. For people who have been privileged to meet him, his in dept passion for quality service in governance leaves no one in doubt. This great Uruan son, a tested and reliable politician, is once again on the march for greatness to serve his people in his quest to emerge as the next executive chairman of Uruan local government area.

Born on 13th June 1965, Hon. Henry Udofia, a scion of the Eyo Enu family of Idu-Uruan, is a graduate of political science and public administration of the University of Uyo. He had had his early education in Idu-Uruan No. 1 primary school, Uruan, and further obtained the West African School Certificate in 2001.

Hon Henry Udofia is vastly exposed in many areas of life, and is no doubt well equipped to steer the affairs of the Uruan people. He served as councillor in Uruan local government area between 1999 and 2002. Within this period, he represented his people with distinction in the capacity of a Majority Leader.
On the floor of the council legislature, Hon Udofia was active as one of the most forceful and influential voices. His life as a successful and respected businessman extols this hardworking son of AkwaIbom state who has worked his way up the ladder to achieve the great and monumental feat that has positioned him tops among his peers.

Henry Udofia believes he has the drive that he can take Uruan to the next level. According to him, giving to a people the best of what they want is what makes them see themselves as part and parcel of government. He has also observed that without the people, there would be no Uruan, and; therefore, doing everything possible to ensure that the Uruan people feel the impact of government better than the status quo will not only be a sine qua non for him but also a desideratum.

Hon Udofia has done his home work well, and has been with the people all along. He is currently visiting all the wards in Uruan local government area to engage in extensive consultations with different stakeholders. By the same token, Udofia is humbled by the support of major stakeholders and has promised not to disappoint the people of Uruan. He said having observed and followed the records of His Excellency Deacon Udom Emmanuel since he became Governor of AkwaIbom State, it would be easy for him to bring to bear to the governor’s leadership styles for the benefit of the people and greater glory of Uruan Inyang Atakpo.

Hon. Henry Udofia, who is successfully selling his manifesto which hinges on growing the economy of the local government, providing quality social services, strengthening the people and society and energizing government and the polity, says he is fully prepared for this election than all other aspirants put together. Udofia is sure that with the support of the people of Uruan and help of God, he will win as chairman. That is the spirit of a quintessential leader, for Hon. Henry Isaiah Udofia is a man whose time has come.