…Says Democracy thrives when the people’s wellbeing is topmost.

By Naija Eye Witness News

The Deputy Chairman Communications Committee and member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, Rep. Unyime Idem, has restated his commitment to the provision of democratic dividends to the people of Ukanafun and Oruk Anam.

Idem, disclosed this yesterday, November 7, 2020, while inspecting ongoing development projects in parts of Ukanafun and Oruk Anam. Idem maintained that there can be no meaningful democracy when the progress, development and well being of the people are not given pride of place. He lauded the contractors for the speed with which they are handling various projects stating that they will be ready in record time for use.

He said, “Democracy thrives when the progress, development and well-being of the people are given pride of place. What is democracy when the people cannot fulfil their destinies in life? As leaders, we must join hands to help lift our people up and be the shoulder for them to climb and get a better life”

The Ukanafun-born lawmaker also noted that for peace and progress to be achieved in any society, the youths must be meaningfully engaged and assisted to find their fit in life. He disclosed that as part of his mandate to help raise the next generation of leaders, he initiated the construction of 2 nos 1000-seater capacity skills acquisition and empowerment centres in both Ukanafun and Oruk Anam, ICT/E-Learning Centres and other training programmes that will enhance acquisition of life-enhancing skills as well as transform the youths to job and wealth creators.

Naija Eye Witness News reports that project sites visited were fully equipped ICT/E-Learning Centre at Community High School, Usung Atiat, Skills Acquisition Centre at Ikot Udo Obobo.

Rep. Idem who is constantly in touch with his constituents, attended the burial obsequies of late Eka Iban Mercy Raymond Ekpo of Nung Ita 1, Oruk Anam, and paid a condolence visit to the family of late Mr. Emmanuel Udoidung of Ikot Inyang Abia, Ukanafun. Idem also made a stop over at the wedding ceremony of Deacon Akaninyene and Sister Enwongo at Ikot Akpa Nkuk, Ukanafun.

Thereafter, the telecoms guru who was accompanied by the Technical Committee members led by Mr. Clayton Eyeneka, had meeting with elders, youths and women of Usung Atiat where he outlined some of his plans for them including construction of classroom block with VIP toilets at Community High School, remodeling of existing school blocks and construction of Community Hall, etc.

He urged the people to encourage their wards to take advantage of the E-learning centres for their own good when opened for public use.