Encroachment: Nsukara Offot youths dare Uniuyo …Seek Govt. Intervention

The youths of Nsukara Offot Village, one of the host communities of the University of Uyo, have vowed to resist further encroachment on their land by the university management until the lingering boundary crisis between the University and their host communities are resolved amicably.

The youths of the community made this position known on Monday during a peaceful protest against the decision of the University authority which has already commenced a building project on some of the disputed plots owned by the community.

They stormed the project site forcing the contractors on site to abandon their work half way. The situation however drew the attention of the University Council, which as at the time of filing this report had an interface with the protesting members of the community.

A’Ibom youths beg AKHA to hold public hearing on AKYDF bill

Youths in Akwa Ibom State have appealed to the Committee on Youth, Sports and Security of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly to speed up processes that will lead to the public hearing as well as passage of a bill for a law to Implement a sustainable youth policy framework through the establishment of Akwa Ibom Youth Development Fund (AKYDF) into law.

They made their position known during a press briefing last week, which took place at D’angelo Hotel, Ewet Housing, Uyo.

It could be recalled that the bill which was sponsored by the member representing Ini State Constituency, Hon Emmanuel Ekpenyong had passed first and second reading on the floor of the House and was ready for a public hearing some months back. But since then, process on the bill had long been put on hold.

The youths who spoke under the umbrella of Youth Advocacy Cluster, a coalition of youth groups in Akwa Ibom State, frowned at the situation on the bill, wondering what could cause the delay of public hearing on the bill for some mouths now.

Village head confers excellence awards, chieftaincy titles on Ibuot, okpokpo, Idio & ors

The village head of Ikot Essien village,  Okon clan, Etteidung Raphael UdO Effiong, has conferred award of excellence on the executive secretary of the technical committee on agriculture and food sufficiency, Hon. Pastor Sunny Ibuot. Also conferred with excellence awards were the parish priest of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ikot Essien, Rev. Fr. Sebastian Ekaidem, to mention just two. 

In the chieftaincy titles category, top on the list were Obong Imo-owo Okpokpo who bagged the title of Obong Inwek Ikot Essien, the immediate past chairman of transition committee of Essien Udim local government area, Rt Hon Paulinus idio whose title was obong Uforo Ikot Essien and Ekpedeme Mkpong with Obong Idoroenyin Ikot Essien among several others space constraint may not allow to list all. 

The awardees were given the recognition for the selfless services rendered to God and humanity while serving in one office or the other.

For instance, while serving as an executive chairman of Ikot Ekpene local government some years back, Pastor Ibuot was said to have touched so many lives even outside Ikot  Ekpene, including some in Ikot Essien, hence the award on him for excellent and philanthropic service.

Don’t be carried away by euphoria of LG. polls victory …Udomfang advices AKS PDP

The Director Legal Services Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Headquarters, Abuja, Barr. Patrick Udomfang has advised the Party in Akwa Ibom State not to be carried away by the overwhelming victory of the Peoples Democratic Party in the just concluded local government elections. He rather asked politicians and stakeholders in the party to go back to their constituencies and units and work hard towards 2019 general elections.

 Barr. Udomfang gave this clarion call while speaking with newsmen in his country home in Midim, Abak local government area during the 2017 Annual Interdenominational Choir Competition organized by the Udomfang Foundation.

 According to Barr. Udomfang who a former Commissioner of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in the State, he said “we should not sit down in our offices and say we are in control, we are not. It is the people at the grassroots and the units that are in control. Let us go back to our constituencies and work, go back to our units and work, go back to our wards and work, so that we will not sweat much during the 2019 general elections”

 He added that 2019 elections will be a national elections controlled by INEC, therefore the PDP in Akwa Ibom State should work hard so as to achieve the needed victory. 

Choral competition: PDP Chairman, Former Councilor salutes Udomfang

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Midim Ward I in Abak Local government Area, Mr. Michael Akamambet has commended a former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in the State, Barr. Patrick Udomfang for sustaining the sponsorship of the annual Choral competition for Churches in Midim Clan.

Mr. Akamambet who spoke with journalists during the final of the choir competition described Barr. Udomfang as a worthy and illustrious son of Midim Clan who has used his position to impact positively in on the lives of others.

The PDP Ward Chairman pointed out that the Choral competition has brought unity and togetherness among Churches in the Clan. “I want to thank God for what He has used Hon. Barr. Patrick Udomfang to do, to sustain the sponsorship of this competition for the past 9 years in commendable.

Cleric urges Christians to place God first in their endeavours

The Minister of Qua Ibo Church, 112 Ikot Ekpene road Uyo, Rev Ibup Emmah has called on Christians in Akwa Ibom State and Nigeria in general to make God their priority if they must succeeded in 2018.

The man of God in his new year message told our correspondent on tuesday in uyo that the  key to any success is to place God first all dealings,saying God is the mbeginning and end of everything of man.

He used the medium to thank Governor Udom Emanuel for his leadership qualities in the state, describing him as a God fearing leader and a lover of God.

 “According to him, “ Governor Udom is a pride to the state, the christiandom, he is a blessing to Qua Ibo Church and other churches as a whole”.

Rev Emmah said the Governor being a member in his denomination has added a value the them, praying that God should direct the Governor  to govern the state well

2019: Annang sure mandate adopts Emmanuel Udosen

A socio-political organization in Annang-Land, Annang Sure Mandate has adopted the immediate past Transition Committee Chairman of Abak, Dr. Emmanuel Udosen as its sole candidate for the Abak State Constituency Seat in Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly come 2019.

A statement issued at the end of the year get-together of the organization and signed by the National President, Obong Attah Patrick Thompson, Secretary, Mr. Imoh Thompson and Treasurer, Mr. Isidore Anthony Enang, Annang Sure Mandate described Dr. Emmanuel Udosen as the best material to represent Abak State Constituency in 2019 after carefully assessing all those who have so far indicated their willingness to aspire for the seat.

The organization in the statement, pointed out that while serving as the Transition Committee Chairman of Abak, Dr. Emmanuel Udosen recorded remarkable achievements and did not disappoint the people of Abak.

Odoro Enen lifts Idung Iniang unity trophy

The 2017 edition of Mbre Sam Mbre (Idung Iniang) Unity Cup football Competition in Eket local government area ended with Odoro Enen Football team emerging the overall winners.

In an explosive final match which took place on Sunday, 31st December, 2017 at Primary School, Idung Iniang Odoro Enen defeated Ikot Udoma by 5-4 on penalty shootout after a goalless full time score-line.

The kick-off of the final match which was watched by a full capacity crowd was performed by Mr. Ubong Udonsek.

In the third place match played earlier in the day, Ofriyo defeated Afia Nsit by 5-4 on penalty shoot-out after the match had ended 1-1 at regulation time.

In his speech, the sponsor of the competition, Mr. Marshall Mbre, expressed gratitude to God for the successful hosting of the competition.

Mr. Mbre commended the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for staging a hitch-free competition and lauded the participating teams for the high standard recorded during the competition.

Ikot Akpabio honours Emmanuel Udosen

The Youths of Ikot Akpabio Village, Afaha Obong in Abak Local government Area have conferred on the immediate past Transition Committee Chairman of Abak, Dr. Emmanuel Udosen the title of “Abai Ikot Akpabio”.

The event took place on Friday, 30th December, 2017 during the maiden Ikot Akpabio Youth Day Celebration at Ikot Akpabio Village Square.

In his speech, the President, Ikot Akpabio Youth Association, Prince Usen-Obong Joshua said the title conferred on Dr. Udosen was in recognition of the achievements recorded by him while serving as the Transition Committee Chairman for Abak.

Prince Joshua who listed some of the achievements to include; felicitating the establishment of Tilapia Island Resort which according to him, is one of the best recreational outfits in the state, completion of the Council Secretariat Complex which he noted had been abandoned by previous administrations in the area.

AK’ NMA commends Gov Emmanuel *Urges him to Assent to Health Care Development Bills

The chairman NMA AKS has appreciated the government of Akwa Ibom State led by His Excellency, Deacon Udom Emmanuel for giving doctors a conducive atmosphere to operate as the foremost professional body in the state. The association also commended the Commissioner for Health, Akwa Ibom State, Dr. Dominic I. Ukpong for his supportive role in its various activities in 2017.

Speaking after a meeting with the NMA state officers committee, Dr. Uwah applauded the strides made by government in 2017 which were geared towards enhancing health care delivery in our state. Some of these he noted included: the commissioning of the renovated and equipped Etinan General Hospital, the ongoing renovations of General Hospital, Ikono and Ituk Mbang, the training of Doctors and other health workers on emergency medical care and the provision of new residential apartments for House Officers employed by the state government and a lot more.

We will continue to improve the transport sector – Gov. Emmanuel

Akwa Ibom State governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, has again assured that, his administration will continue to implement policies that will improve the transport sub sector of the State’s economy. 

Speaking through his Commissioner for Works, Mr. Ephraim Inyangeyen, who represented him at the maiden end of year Transporters Get - Together party held at the Ibom Hall Ground on Saturday December 30, Governor Emmanuel expressed delight that,  the  transport sector under the watch of Hon. Orman Esin put together the idea of the get-together, observing that, it will strengthen the bond of unity and progress in the sector. 

Governor Udom Emmanuel lauded the organization and decorum, which he said, has been witnessed in the transport sector and charged members to continue on the positive path they have established. He pledged continued cooperation of the State government with the transporters, adding that, he will continue to ensure that their welfare concerns are addressed. He charged them to remain law abiding and support the PDP government to succeed. 

Councilor assures constituents of effective representation

…Congratulates Abak Council boss

The Councilor representing Afaha Obong Ward 2 in Abak Legislative Council, Hon. Emmanuel Uko has expressed gratitude to God for his victory at the December 2, 2017 local government election.

Hon. Uko who spoke with our reporter at Abak, thanked the leadership of the Party, the elders and the entire people of his Ward for their support, stressing that without them his emergence as the Councilor would not have been possible.

The Councilor solicited their continuous supports and prayers to enable him succeed in the task of giving them effective and qualitative representation. He promised not to disappoint them, but will work harmoniously with the executive Chairman of Abak, Barr. Imoh Williams to attract the much-needed dividends of democracy to the area.