Stakeholders of the peoples Democratic party (PDP) in Ward 3, Esit Eket local government, have lauded Akanimo Udobia for his selfless contributions and huge financial support for the umbrella party towards ensuring success for candidates of the (PDP) ahead of 2023 election.
The stakeholders and entire people of the ward, hailed Akanimo, who recently was Inaugurated as the political Maradona of Esit Eket for al the political maradona of Esit Eket for taking sole responsibility of providing logistics and transportation for them to get their PVC ahead of 2023.
They chorused with excitement that the young political Maradona has been working tirelessly to ensure victory for all PDP candidates. “His huge support, commitment to the completion Agenda and Succession Plan of governor Udom Emmanuel and unwavering loyalty to the leadership of the party at the ward, chapter and State level deserves commendation”. They submitted.
The political Maradona, in his response, charged the the leadership of the party, elders youths of ward 3, Edo, Esit Eket LGA.,to cue behind PDP and work for the success of all candidates for more positive result in governnace and leadership.
Rotarian Udobia, who was ably represented by Comrade Utibe Utin, however sued for peace and unity, assuring them of wide developmental project for the benefit of all.
Special prayer was offered by them for the political maradona Hon. Akanimo Udobia.
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Thursday, inaugurated the 12th Nigerian Navy Games and its new Sports Complex in the Navy Town area of Lagos.
The President was invited to the occasion as the special guest of honour alongside the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu by the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral AZ Gambo.
Atiku, Ayu, Okowa, Others Receive Shekarau Back To PDP
Members of the Peoples Democratic Party, on Monday, received the former governor of Kano State, Ibrahim Shekarau, back to the party after his defection.
The event which had dignitaries in attendance is held at the residence of Shekarau in Kano State.
Former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Thursday, met with the presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi; and the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, in London.
Although details of the meeting were still sketchy as of the time of filing this report, The PUNCH learnt that it was part of negotiations ahead of the 2023 presidential election.
Wike attended the meeting with his allies including Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State; Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State; Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State and former Cross River State Governor, Donald Duke, among others.
The AIYC want to see the poor youth on the street flourishing. Why? Because we all come from there. We are all children of struggling parents who had to go through a lot just to provide at least two square meal a day. At some point they couldn’t do anything for us, leaving us to struggle and fend for our selfs on the street.
People identify most of us, gave us an opportunity and they said, there’s potential in this young men.
Currently AIYC don’t have anything, nothing to offer, we can’t build a school or create jobs. But with our voices and creative initiative we can realise a dream of changing lives of the hopeless youth in our communities.
There were night most of us slept without food. Believe me we know what poverty does to people. That’s why we must help our youth and we don’t care how many we must help, whether it’s one, two, hundreds or thousands. We know it’s possible we can change their lives. But we must start by changing the narrative.
So we don’t understand why exxonmobil and other top companies in our land can’t build at least a well standard school strictly for the poor people, for children that are hopeless and they were once told by their teachers they are nothing and can’t and would never go far in life. These are the kind of people we must go and identify and help.
We tell our story not because we want anyone to pity us. This story we are telling is the story of every Akwa Ibom Youth who grow from the street. We’ve all gone through that.
So AIYC has no reason to align with any individual, groups, or person’s who wants to destroy the future of our youth with insecurity, poor educational systems, poor infrastructures, lack of jobs, thuggery, zero Youth welfare, cause we truly know where our youth come from.
Together we can change the narrative and build the Youth for the future we so desire for our children and children yet unborn.
May God Bless Akwa Ibom Youth.
Comr. Utibe Utin International Vice President AIYC
Comrade Edidiong Ita in conversation with the distinguish Senator Effiong Bob.
Edidiong Ita
While growing up,the name Effiong Bob was legendary to the ears of children in our village. Parents would gather their children and advise them to grow up to be like Effiong Bob,there were so many things to emulate from him that he had become idol to so many homes especially those who admire good things.
My mother would always point to the roads around Ikot Ekwere influenced by him to the area,the Library built by him for his people,the hospital,the pipe Borne water,the different people empowered by him and the way he builds even his immediate family. No reasonable person will refuse to admire such a legend.
Effiong Bob became a legend to be told during moon light tales, children would gather and sing songs,l remember one particular game where we used to choose our Idols,many children chose Effiong Bob,you hear them say ” Ami ndo Effiong Bob” some of us would fight with anyone who would want to struggle the name with us,it was such a moment of joy once my co- children accept the fact that l was Effiong Bob.
Fast forward to today, people say “what you love will always come to you.”
Last year while contesting for Vice president, Our path crossed and for the very first time in my life,l had the opportunity to sit with my Idol.
I arrived Ewet Housing around 8am. The distinguished Senator has such a beautiful house with many responsible workers.l don’t know how he does it but anyone who has visited his uyo residence will agree with me that everyone working in that compound is highly coordinated and responsible.
I knocked the gate and a gentleman came asking: “Good morning sir,how may l help you?” “I want to see the distinguished” l responded. “Are you on appointment?” At this point I knew l was done for, because l wasn’t on appointment but as desperate as l was,l called one of the security men and begged ” Sir,I am not on appointment but I’m sure if the distinguished gets to know that someone is in desperate need of his help,he will allow me in”
The responsible security man look at my face and said ” give me a second’ The next thing,the gateman asked me to come in.
I was taken straight to the visitors’ room. There l saw the different strides of the gentleman,the Air condition almost got me frozen and l needed to comport myself knowing too well how important my visit was.
People took turn to meet him, when it got to my turn, l went in, within me seeing my idol was enough for me but l needed to tell him what he wanted to hear, atleast l must tell him about the moon light tales,how we used to struggle on would take his name,how our parents used to tell us to be like him,and many more but AC had taken some of these away so a shaking me was only left with what took me there.
“Good morning distinguished” “Da Amedi” he responded. Sir please I am the immediate past Chairman of NANS,please as a father… He didn’t allow me to land,he asked ” What is NANS? National Association of Nigerian Students l answered.
“Do you have problem with school fees?” He asked? I said No sir,l am contesting Election,this election means alot to me,l really need your support sir!!! ” Well,l always advise Students to focus on their studies,but since this means alot to you,l will see what l can do for you” distinguished said very calmly. Thank you sir.
I left the house disappointed,to me l didn’t convince him enough,he didn’t allow me to tell him the moon light tales,his AC had taken some of my plans away,l would have atleast told him we share same village,l had alot to tell him but somehow l could not.
To me,there was no need,even big men who give me enough time to narrate my story don’t do well to get back to me let alone this one.
The gatemen could see the frustration in my face so they quickly opened the gate for me.
This was on a Saturday. On Monday l received a call, “Edidiong how are you doing?” A voice asked me, ” I am fine.” I responded. “Come to the house before 8, l will be out,this is Senator Effiong Bob.”
I was in Afaha Nsit,l almost shattered the almost filled mini-bus to Uyo. I got there and the already briefed gatemen didn’t ask questions this time,l was taken straight to his Office.l arrived 30 minutes late,he was already prepared to go out,l realized l was the only one who kept him,that humbled me.
Ofcourse l was breathing so fast,one could hear the rhythm of my heart beating so fast. The distinguished sat me down; ” I have been a father to so many people, leadership is service to the people,it is not a do or die affair,make your manifesto known to your students while banking on God to win. God is the author and finisher of our faith,he alone knows what is good for you,he will never give you what is not best for you.Lastly, we must place value on the people, especially those who come to us with desperate need.l realized this election means alot to you,l could read your face while talking to you the last time you came,God will provide every resources needed,l bless you as a father and your leader.”
The distinguished prayed. I felt what l never felt before,the confidence of having your idol pray for you,the joy of having such a successful mentor lay hands. I could see the sincerity on his face,l could see he wished me so well.l have never met him in this manner before,he meant me well an l returned home with everything needed to win the Election.
This time,I left the house happy but all through that day,l was wondering what manner of man Effiong Bob was,he spoke less but took more action,the wisdom,the maturity,the humility,the kindness ,the love,the sincerity ! name them… This is indeed the man my mother once told me about,l was not disappointed. I was glad l chose him my idol as a child and l could fight for it.
Comrade Edidiong Ita posting with Senator Effiong Bob at his residence in uyo.
As part of its duties as a socially responsible brand, the management of Eden Hotels has responded to the need of thier host community, Atibe in Eket Local Government Area, by providing a borehole facility to solve the community’s water challenge.
The handing over event which took place at Government Primary School, Main School Road, Afaha Eket, had in attendance the Village Head, His Highness, Unanaowo Udeme Unanaowo, Youth President, Mr. Mfonobong Ekanem, Women Leader, Mrs. Eno Solomon Akpan and other notable indigenes of the community.
The Village Head, His Highness Unanaowo Udeme Unanaowo appreciated the Management of Eden Hotels and also thanked the MD/CEO, Elder Benjamin Udobia for extending to them his philanthropic gesture by responding to the request of the community which he said will serve both the school and community.
The Youth President, Mr. Mfonobong Ekanem, eulogized Elder Benjamin Udobia,describing him as a leader who has remained consistently committed towards community development.
Elder Benjamin Udobia while responding, commended Chief Unanaowo Udeme for ensuring a healthy and peaceful environment which has eased the operations of Eden Hotels.
He said the consideration of a water project for Atibe community anchors on the fact that water is life. He further assured them of giving high priority and consideration to the people of Atibe Village.
The Chairman elect for Esit Eket LGA, Mr. Iniobong Robson, has stated that his re-election for another term in office as the Executive Chairman of Esit Eket is a call to serve his people and make life more meaningful.
He said his emergence as the party’s candidate and subsequent victory at the Saturday 31, October 2020 poll was a true reflection of the wishes of the entire Esit Eket people.
This was contained in his goodwill message while addressing all elected local government chairmen and Councillors who converged at the Idongesit Nkanga Secretariat, in Uyo, the State capital for the collection of their certificate of return from the Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC). Mr. Robson, who is the Akwa Ibom State Chairman of Association of Local government employees of Nigeria (ALGON) polled a total of 25,835 votes to emerge winner in the Saturday poll conducted by AKISIEC. He commended Governor Udom Emmanuel for restoring peace and security in the State. He maintained that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains the only Political Party that can guarantee development and bring governance to the people in the grassroot.
“My re-election to lead my people as Council Chairman is for the general interest and benefits of the people of Esit Eket and, by His special grace, we will run an all inclusive government that will spur up the people to reignite their hope and confidence in government” Iniobong Robson stated.
Mr. Robson commended the Chairman and entire staff of Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC), for ensuring transparency and fairness in the conduct of the election and the security operatives for their Professional conducts through out the exercise. He described AKISIEC boss, Mr. Aniedi Ikoiwak as an experienced, God fearing and a man of professional integrity.
In the same vein, the ALOGON boss commend the electorate across the LGAs for their peaceful conduct in exercising their franchise even in some very challenging conditions, whille assuring of putting in his best to consolidate on the achievements of governor Udom Emmanuel.
From left is Hon. Samuel Items(vice chairman), Hon. Eddy Etankanga(Chapter chair Esit Eket), Hon. Iniobong Robson( Executive Chairman Esit Eket L.G.A)Hon. Iniobong Robson receiving his certificate of return from the AKISIEC Chairman.Hon. Iniobong Robson at the podium.
The PDP Condemns And Rejects In Totality The Purported Ward 11 Results Flying On Social Media
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Esit Eket Chapter condemns and rejects in totality what transpired yesterday at Ward 11 in Esit Eket LGA.
The party noted that AKISIEC’s ad-hoc staffs deployed to the Ward were ambushed and election materials (both sensitive and none-sensitive) carted away to an unknown destination.
It is on record that our party ward 11 Chairman, Hon. Owoidighe-Ukem Expo was beaten to stupor and is currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.
In the same vein, our members who conducted themselves peacefully across the entire 8 units were molested, bruised and chased away by miscreants.
Consequently, the party position is simple; Election was not only marred by violence and irregularities, but also did not take place in any units in Ward 11, therefore, should be outrightly cancelled.
Our teeming supporters are enjoined to stay calm.
Signed: Comrade Michael Alfred Chapter Publicity Secretary Peoples Democratic Party Esit Eket LGA 01/11/2020.
The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Esit Eket have condemned the highjacking of materials and banditry by allegedly hired hoodlums. The PDP leadership has also expressed displeasure over the violent assault that have resulted in the severe injuries sustained by innocent voters, including the Ward chairman of the party, Hon. Owoidoho Ukeme Ekpo. The said Owoidoho Ekpo is critically wounded and is currently receiving treatment in a certain hospital in Eket, The party also call on the security agencies to swiftly investigate and arrest those involved in the dastardly act.
Speaking with our reporter at the Ward collation center in Ntak Inyang, the Chapter Chairman of the PDP in Esit Eket, Elder Eddy Etangkanga, said he was so shocked that a simple election involving brothers could be turned into a battle of Waterloo. He said his party was cruising home to victory, having consulted and campaigned accross the local government area. “We are so dismayed that the armed thugs came and carted away materials meant for Ward 11 and abducted the electoral officials into unknown locations.’
“I was surprised when my attention was drawn to a purported trending vidoes on the social media space alleging that the Councillorship Candidate of National Rescue Mission (NRM) won the Councillorship election in Ward 11, even when there is no existence of such party in our local government area. Explaining further, Etangkanga said the series of militantcy displayal by some deadly masked hired thugs allegedly brought into the LGA by the NRM councillorship candidate was clear breach of the law and warrants apprehension of all those involved. “It was at the mercy of God that I was able to escape from being lynched by those hired thugs who invaded the Local government AKISIEC office in Uquo.
He maintained that those thugs after their illegal actions forcefully ordered the declaration of Victor Essang, against the wishes of the people.
Speaking also, a former federal house member, Barr. Bassey Dan Abia jnr, admitted that there was no election across the entire units in Ward eleven. “They wanted to maim me. They laid ambushed along Uquo, the council headquarters and mounted spies to monitor my movement and activities in order to murder me that yesterday, Saturday 31,2020.
The Councillor representing ward Eleven, Hon. Collins Jimmy, said there was serious violence, sounds of gunshots which commenced a night to the elections before the attack by hoodlums during the elections.
He called on the electoral umpire for a proper and fresh election under strict security enforcement to enable the people exercise their franchise.
ONLINE APPLICATION FOR RECRUITMENT INTO THE FEDERAL TEACHERS’ SCHEME (FTS) FOR 2020/2021 SERVICE PERIOD.
Applications are invited from eligible candidates for recruitment into the Federal Teachers’ Scheme (FTS) for 2020/2021 service period. The Federal Teachers’ Scheme (FTS) is a two-year intervention programme established by the Federal Government in 2006 to assist States in addressing teacher shortage at the basic education level.
ELIGIBILITY: Only candidates who fulfill the following conditions need to apply:
•Must possess Bachelor’s degree in Education or Bachelor degree with Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), of not lower than Second Class (Lower Division) and not earned earlier than 2014.
•Must have completed or been exempted from the NYSC Scheme.
•Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) with credit passes in Teaching Practice and the Teaching Subjects, and not earned earlier than 2014, with specialisation in any of the following subjects: English Language Mathematics Integrated Science Biology, Chemistry and Physics Agricultural Science Home Economics Computer Science Technical/Technology Education Computer Science or Information Technology Nigerian Languages Physical and Health Education
•Not more than 35 years of age.
•Not currently employed or enrolled under the NYSC, N-Power or any similar programme.
DURATION: The service period is for two (2) years or as may be determined by the Universal Basic Education Commission.
REMUNERATION The Federal Government shall pay each participant an allowance of N30,000.00 per month.
METHOD OF APPLICATION Application Form shall be completed online. Interested candidates who fulfill the above listed eligibility criteria should visit https://fts.admissions.clouds to complete and submit their application Forms online. Candidates will be required to upload their credentials (as listed on the site) together with their most recent passport photograph.
The application portal shall be open for two (2) weeks, from 10th – 24th September, 2020. There will be no extension.
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SCREENING TEST Shortlisted candidates will be required to sit for a Computer-Based Test as scheduled below:
Date:Saturday, 10th October, 2020
Venue:At designated CBT Centres in each State Capital (Information on this will be provided by the State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs) and UBEC Zonal and State Offices).
Time: 9.00 am
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The Commissioner for Works Prof. Eno Ibanga today while on a routine tour of project sites made a stopover at Ikot Abidang, Onna Local Government Area.
The site which spans the 9.5 kilometer road and ends at the river bank with a Jetty is a project initiated by the Udom Emmanuel Administration; professionally handled by an indigenous construction company, Bernest Technical Services (BTS).
The Project Engineer, Engr. Victor Ekaette took time and gave a breakdown of quality and stages of work from inception to completion. The Hon. Commissioner, satisfied with what he saw, assured the contractor of government resolve in release of funds and assured the contractor that jobs around the state will completed.
The MD/CEO of Bernest Technical Services Elder Ben Udobia informed the Works Boss that the project shall open up the area economically as the Jetty shall berth vessels since it emptys into the atlantic ocean and has the capacity of serving not just the area but the entire state.
In his response, the Hon. Commissioner congratulated BTS on a job welldone and harps on the need for indigenous contractors to up their game in other compete favorably with other companies in the country.
Few years ago the foundation stepped out of the box to redeem the desolation of our land and generation by giving a helping hands to the less privileged and the vulnerable. Despite the hard times we faced, we still stretched our ability to give our shoulder to those in need of a shoulder to rest on. Few days ago, we decided to give back to our mother’s in the village just to prove to them that life could be better when you live it with the right people.
To our Dynamic CEO QUEEN MERCY ATANG we say Thank you for stepping in and saving the day in this difficult project. We are So glad to have you on-board the leadership of QMAFOUNDATION.
To the Noble Team member of QMAFOUNDATION we say Thank you for being Dedicated to the foundation and all the hard work you put in daily to ensure the event was successful.
To our Capacity mothers and Father’s we say thank you for finding time to back us up.
QMAFOUNDATION is a Brand. Back to Base was a success. QMAF is the code
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