Essu Nlap Oro Honours Senator Ekong Sampson, lauds his love for Oro Nation

 

By Samuel Udoma 

It was a glamorous outing, as Essu Nlap Oro, a renowned socio-cultural organisation in Oro nation, yesterday, decorated Senator Ekong Sampson with 'Iyara', a symbol of Essu Nlap Oro  traditional authority in honour of the Senator as an Oro friendly representative, in a ceremony held at the Shakespeare Hall, Watbridge Hotel & Suites, Uyo.

In his address, the international president of Essu Nlap Oro, Ulap (Pastor) Brightsolution Umoh expressed satisfaction over the humane disposition and peaceful nature of Senator Sampson and his Senate representation. He said the Essu Nlap Oro was pleased to be identified with the National Assembly man.

According to him, one of the corporate objectives of Essu Nlap Oro was to collaborate with government of the day for peaceful coexistence and attraction of development to Oro nation. Pastor Umoh hinted the above as one of the reasons for their visit - to cement a symbolic relationship between the organisation and the office of Akwa Ibom South Senator.

He cited focused representation in the Senate, bridge building disposition, the appointment of Oro son and community leader as Senior Legislative Aide in his office, donation of cars to his constituents, empowerment of over 700 constituents with business and educational grants - first of its kind in the district, as some of the other reasons the group deemed it fit to honour Senator Sampson.

Umoh equally highlighted others to include appointment of another Oro son as the secretary of the Senatorial Empowerment Committee, job creation at the federal and state government constituents across the district as well as facilitating the construction of a Computer-based JAMB Centre at St. Vincent Secondary School, Oti Oro in Okobo Local Government Area, among others.

In his response Senator Sampson commended Essu Nlap Oro for the honour bestowed him, describing Oro as a nation of elites. Senator Sampson, who is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Solid Minerals, stated that Oro was fully captured in his budget, starting from the installation of Street Light in Urueoffong/ Oruko, Civic Center in Udung Uko, installation Street Lights in Oron, Road Project in Mbo, as well as the already mentioned ICT Center in Okobo.

Senator Sampson assured that he will continue to facilitate more opportunities for his constituents, especially in employment, as well as well ensure that the region gained maximally as an oil producing area.

Senator Sampson thanked  Governor Umo Eno for showing that he was a lover of Oro and commended Oro leaders for displaying team spirit in their conduct. Senator Sampson in appreciation of his membership, presented the sum of 1million naira in support of the organisation.

High point of the visit was presentation of the group's full regalia and paraphernalia as well as decoration of the national legislayor with 'Iyara' - a symbol of the Essu Nlap Oro traditional authority.

AEJ's Foundation Celebrates Governor Umo Eno birthday @ 60

 

Dear Governor Pastor Umo Eno,

We are here as family to celebrate the golden occasion of your 60th birthday, we, the members of Apostle Elijah Jack's Foundation (AEJF) warmly  congratulates you on your milestone achievement. This significant occasion is a testament to your resilience, leadership, and dedication to serving the people of Akwa Ibom State.

Your Excellency, under your visionary leadership, Akwa Ibom State has experienced remarkable progress and development across various sectors. Your commitment to improving infrastructure,  good road networks, healthcare, education, and socioeconomic empowerment initiatives to curb hardship and enhance food security has positively impacted the lives of many.

As you celebrate this special day, we commend your unwavering dedication to public service and your relentless pursuit of excellence. Your leadership qualities, wisdom, and compassion continue to inspire us all.

May this birthday brings  you Joy, good health, blessings and cherish moments with your loved once. We wish you good health, continued success, and happiness in all your endeavors. We look forward to witnessing many more years of your impactful leadership and service to our beloved state.

Signed: Apostle Elijah Jack

Chairman, Apostle Elijah Jack's Foundation 

A' Ibom Senator Charges leaders to marry public service with their backgrounds ...lauds Governor Umo Eno as All Nations Christian Ministry Births in Onna

 

By Samuel Udoma

The Senator representing Akwa Ibom South in the National Assembly, Senator Ekong Sampson has charged leaders to marry public service with their backgrounds for the betterment of the nation. 

Senator Sampson made the call yesterday during the Special Service and Fund Raising for Church Building Project, held at All Nations Christian Ministry International, Onna Mission Field, Ikot Udo Junction in Onna Local Government Area.

Senator Sampson commended Governor Umo Eno - the Chief Shepherd of the church, for edifying a Godly, people-driven administration in Akwa Ibom State since coming on board. He lauded the Governor on the recently flagged-off food security programme, which he said, was a timely intervention to provide succour for people of the State.

Senator Sampson, who is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Solid Minerals, said that Akwa Ibom has enjoyed considerable peace and harmony under Governor Eno, noting that sustained peace will usher in great development for the State, while praising the Governor's commitment to rural development. 

Senator Sampson opined that leaders at various strata should marry public service with their backgrounds in order to deliver good governance to the people. He commended the missionary expansion of the All Nations Church, and tasked church leaders not to relent in providing the needed moral base for the society.

In support to the church, Senator Sampson, on behalf of other members of the 10th National Assembly from Akwa Ibom State extraction, announced a donation of N10million towards the building project of newly planted All Nations Christian Ministry in Onna.

Among dignitaries at the Special Fund Raising Service were Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Eld). Udeme Otong, Akwa Ibom State Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Ekaette Obot, Secretary to State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah, Head of Service, Akwa Ibom State, Elder Effiong Essien, MD/CEO, Hensek Integrated Service Limited, Engr. Uwem Okoko and a host of other government functionaries.

CSO Commends College Provost Over Accountability

The CHRAN Director, Otuekong Franklyn Isong (R), presenting a Letter of Commendation to the Provost of Akwa Ibom State College of Education, Afaha Nsit, Prof. Daniel George Udo, while the CHRAN Secretary, Barr Christopher Ekpo (l), watches on.

A foremost civil society group in Nigeria, the Center for Human Rights and Accountability Network (CHRAN), has commended the Provost of the Akwa Ibom State College of Education, Afaha Nsit, Nsit Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Professor Daniel George Udo, for his transparent handling of the funds accruing to the College since his assumption of office in 2019. 

The CHRAN made this assertion through a letter of commendation addressed to Prof. Daniel Udo, dated 27th March, 2024, and signed by its Director and Secretary, Otuekong Franklyn Isong and Barr. Christopher Ekpo, respectively, which was made available to newsmen in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State Capital, on Thursday, 4th April, 2024. 

The accountability and good governance group stated that it commended Prof. Udo on the remarkable achievements so far recorded in the State College of Education under his watch as the Provost. 

The CHRAN asserted that it was "particularly impressed that the College has had its audited account for 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 submitted to the State Auditor General while the 2023 audited account is going through the due process of approval." Continuing, the CHRAN said, "This speaks to the transparency and accountability exhibited by your administration since your assumption of duty as Provost in 2019."

Addressing the Provost, the civil rights group stated that "it is satisfied with the management of finances accruing to the College under your supervision." 

The letter reads in part; "We recall that on Thursday, 29 February 2024, the Center embarked on an advocacy visit to the College. The visit, which was initiated by the Center through a letter dated  20th February, 2024, was used to appraise developments in the College.

"The CHRAN's team was received by you and your management team, including the Deputy Provost (Academics), Dr. Jeremiah Iweh; the Deputy Provost (Administration), Dr. (Mrs.) Edo Ekanem, the Registrar, Barr. Augustine Udoibit; the Director of Works, Architect Anietie Ukpanah and the Bursar, Dr. Emmanuel Akpan. The Center advocated for the upgrade of the College of Education to a University of Education.

"Being an internationally-recognised good governance advocacy organisation  in Nigeria committed to its core mandate of holding public office holders accountable to the people, the CHRAN is pleased to commend you for the transparency and accountability of your administration in the College that is already earning you accolades.

"The Center congratulates you on your remarkable strides in ensuring a peaceful and conducive atmosphere for learning in the College which, the Center believes, has earned you the prestigious Award of Excellence in Leadership and Administration by the Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU), South South Zone, 2024 Edition.

"The Center urges you not to rest on your oars but to sustain, and even surpass, your current achievements through the improvement of the enviable standard that you have so far set in the Akwa Ibom State College of Education, Afaha Nsit.

"We are sanguine that through the sustenance of your remarkable efforts, the College will remain the best College of Education in Nigeria."