N'UBIUM COUNCILLOR DONATES TO COMMUNITY

...commends Governor Emmanuel, wife for political inclusion

...flags off Christmas Festival

The Councillor representing Ndiya Ward 2, Nsit Ubium, Hon. (Pst.) Anne Abraham has commended the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Udom Emmanuel and wife, Dr. Mrs. Martha Udom Emmanuel for the 30% inclusion of women in the scheme of political, social and economic activities in the state.

She stated this during the formal flag-off of Nduo Eduo Afia Nsit Oboo Unity Festival 2021 at Primary School, Ikot Inyang Eti, Nsit Ubium LGA. She thanked His Excellency Governor Udom Emmanuel for giving a voice to the women by allowing them opportunity to serve in various positions particularly his wife, Dr. Martha for her massive support to the women through her pet project, FEYReP.

Performing the flag-off, Hon. Anne described the event as the beginning of the Carnival festival between the nine villages making up the ward, hence the collaboration between herself and the Councillor representing Ndiya Ward 1, Hon. Uyo-Obong Thompson while calling for more unity amongst them.

Hon. Anne expressed gratitude to the Executive Chairman of Nsit Ubium, Arc. Hon. Iniobong Orok and his wife, Mrs Emem for their immense support to them towards the success of the festival.

She further appreciated the fatherly role played by the Ward leader, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Security Matters, Captain Iniobong Ekong for his support to her since her assumption into office and prayed God bless him more.

Earlier in his tone setting, the Secretary, Planning Committee, Comrade Emmanuel Isaac Udo while welcoming guest and dignitaries to the event gave insight to the line up of programmes scheduled for the Christmas Festival

Several goodwill messages were presented while ceremonial parade and unity dance formed highlight of the event.

There were also various competitions which at the end saw Miss Divine James Ikot of Ikot Ukap Village winning a Microwave Oven Ikot Ukap courtesy of the Wife to the Chairman while Miss Alice Sunday Udo of Ikot Abasi Ufat village carting away a gas cooker courtesy of Ward 1 Councillor.

The event was attended by the Atata II of Obotim, Etiedung Andrew Moses Essien, Founder Christian Believers Mission, Bishop Samuel Etuk, Village heads, women, youths amongst others.