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| His Excellency, Sir Nsima Ekere displaying his award of Pillar of Youth Development by Ambassador Ukai Foundation while others applaud |
The Ambassador Ukai Foundation, a socio-political organization based in Uyo, on Thursday 30th January, 2004 honoured Obong Nsima Ekere with the award of “Pillar of Youth Development” at the Methodist Primary School, Itiam Etoi, in Uyo Local Government Area.
The event was a continuation of the ongoing Ambassador Ukai Unity Football Tournament where the former Deputy Governor of the State performed the kick-off in a match between the Itiam All Stars and the Shelter Afrique Football Club of Uyo. The former Deputy Governor, after receiving the award thanked Ukai Udeme Emmanuel, the initiator of the football tournament for the award, describing him as a friend and brother who has vision and love for his people. According to Mr. Ekere, “it is on record that since Ukai Udeme Emmanuel became the youth president of Itiam Etoi, Itiam has enjoyed peace, whereas before him, there used to be court cases by the youth presidents and either the youths themselves or the village council.
