Nobody is an Illiterate on this planet Earth because we have area of specialization despite we were colonial by British and we believe that only those that goes to school are literates NO, a professor is an illiterate when it's come to fisheries and other area that's not his Field

Fisherman in the rural is literate in their various skills fishing, Farming, fingerling raising, poultry breeding, Hunting etc

When most people refer illiterate to someone that cannot read or write and it's wrong because the people that cannot read and write have sign language which the used it in the various area to achieve their aimed


Illiterate is a someone's that doesn't have any skills which I can boldly say that most graduate in Nigeria are illiterate Because they only acquired the paper without the background aspect of the field

In Nigeria let's compared someone that study Mechanical Engineering with someone that went for Welding training you will see that the trainer will beat the graduate in practical aspect of it

Deviant behavior is one the factor's that push most of person from achieving academic goals though focal element also affect those with mental challenge


Regent Ufere, 2024

POLICE SERVICE COMMISSION

PRESS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS UNIT

PRESS RELEASE

PSC SHORTLISTS 171,956 APPLICANTS FOR JAMB CBT FIXED FOR TUESDAY MARCH 5TH NATIONWIDE

The Police Service Commission has fixed Tuesday, March 5th, 2024 for the Computer Based Test (CBT) for successful applicants for Police recruitment from the just concluded credentials and physical screening exercise that held throughout the 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

A total of 171,956 applicants who were successful from the screening exercise are expected to take part in the Computer based tests. Candidates for the aptitude tests are applicants for the General duty positions.

The 43,778 applicants who were successful from the specialists cadre during the screening exercise are expected to go through practical tests at a date to be announced soon by the Commission.

The Commission after the Meeting of the Police Recruitment Board on Tuesday, February 13th, 2024 approved that the Joint Admission and Martriculation Board, JAMB, should conduct the Computer based tests for the Police applicants because of its long standing pedigree in such examinations.

For the General Duty cadre, 315, 114 applicants were invited for the screening exercise out of which 171,956 were successful and shortlisted for the JAMB CBT. The 171,956 applicants shortlisted are made up of 25,818 females and 146,138 males.

Kaduna State will be presenting the highest number of candidates for the tests with12,343 followed by Bauchi with 10,911, Benue, 10,532 and Katsina,10,457.

Anambra State has the least candidates for the aptitude tests with 343 applicants followed by Lagos, 504 and Ebonyi, 600.

Successful candidates from the Computer based tests will be required to appear for medical examinations before they proceed for training

Dr. Solomon Arase CFR, retired Inspector General of Police and Chairman of the Commission said the Commission is on course to conclude this exercise on time so that successful candidates can be quickly injected into the system to join in the renewed war against insurgency and banditry.

He commended Mr. President for this rare opportunity to reinforce and reinvigorate the Police Force for improved performance .

Dr. Arase assured that the Commission will continue to seek for citizen oriented and friendly Police, properly trained and equipped to provide inspiring leadership in the nation's eternal security.

Ikechukwu Ani
Head, Press and Public Relations
Thursday, February 15th 2024

UKANAFUN FARMERS EMBRACE AKS-CARES PROGRAMME

… Lawmaker applauds Governor Eno charge beneficiaries to maximize the opportunity.

AKS-CARES, a COVID-19 action recovery & Economic Stimulus Programme has been identified as one of the means to create employment opportunities and the attainment of food sufficiency in the State.

The Lawmaker representing Ukanafun State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly Hon. Elder Emem Etokabasi Udom who also doubles as Deputy Chairman HC on Agriculture during an empowerment exercise for the Afaha Farmers Community MPCS and other beneficiaries at St. Michael Catholic School Ikot Etim, Ukanafun earlier today commended His Excellency Pastor Umo Eno for His giant strides in adopting Agricultural sustainability and food sufficiency Schemes as outlined in the ARISE agenda hence charging the beneficiaries to maximize the ample opportunity for wealth creation and self sufficiency.

It could be recalled that the former governor H.E UDOM Emmanuel officially launched AK-CARES in the State; a programme intended to cushion the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on the populace. Gladden that the programme is already on a full scale of implementation as beneficiaries receive agricultural inputs (livestock s) for culture, production, further profit practices and off- enterprising in Ukanafun.

The Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr (Mrs.) Offiong Offor while presenting the seeds to the beneficiaries acknowledged that the occasion was aimed at empowering farmers with inputs towards actualizing the vision of making Akwa Ibom State food sufficient.

The Commissioner thanked Governor Eno and the State government for partnering with the World Bank and other donor agencies in practical agriculture that is already boosting our agricultural sector..

Among other beneficiaries the Afaha Farmers Community MPCS Patrons Hon. Amos Udom , Hon. Nkereuwem Udofia and Chief Ndifreke Udom in their reactions assured the commissioner and His Excellency on frequent supervision on the beneficiaries as well as technical supports to ensure the actualization of the scheme goals while throwing weight on the gratitude to Governor Eno as earlier established by the State Lawmaker.

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Ukanafun State Constituency AKHA
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Evang Emem Udom LEADS SOUTHERN AFAHA AHEAD OF 2023 UKANAFUN STATE CONSTITUENCY ASPIRATION.

The true grassroot mobilizer Evang Emem Udom in no doubt is the people's choice for the Ukanafun state constituency representation in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly Representation come 2023, we are not ready to shift boundaries after 3 years of civil war which was a great experience that we never wish for any other.

Evang Emem Udom who is currently in the peace and succession mission of our performing governor, should be rest assured that as long as the Ukanafun political zoning is concerned.

We must make public that:

THE UKANAFUN STATE CONSTITUENCY SEAT SINCE THE RETURN OF DEMOCRACY FROM 1999 TILL DATE IS AS FOLLOW;

NAME OF HON. MEMBERS YEAR OF REPRESENTATION WARD CLAN
* Late, Atuekong (Hon) Jobson Johnson Udoudo 1999 - 2003 - 11 - Southern Afaha Clan.

* Obong (Hon) Saturday Michael Akpan 2003 - 2007 - 1 - Southern Ukanafun Clan.

* Late, Obong (Hon) Okon Joseph Uwah 2007 - 2011 - 9 -
Adat Ifang Clan.

* Rt.Hon.Eld. Aniekan Simon Akpan 2011 - 2015 - 4 -
Nothern Ukanafun Clan.

* Hon. Otobong Jonathan Akpan 2015 - 2019 - 7 -
Nothern Afaha Clan.

* Rt. Hon.(Dr.) Charity Friday Ido 2019 - Date - 3 -
Southern Ukanafun Clan.

* 2023 - 2027 Southern Afaha Clan

N/B: Come 2023, it will be out of place for the Southern Afaha Clan to be denied the right and priviledge to produce the next STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY MEMBER that will be representing the STATE CONSTITUENCY in the AKWA IBOM STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY.

We have come to join heads in the peace maintenance agenda irrespective of our lost and gains to support a grassroot mobilizer and a peace setter to sustain the dreams of true democracy as projected by His Excellency Governor Udom Emmanuel.

Our humble plead is that Evang Emem Udom the peace mandate bearer should be allowed to maintain the existing peace as long as Ukanafun State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly come 2023 is concerned.

This is the voice of the common democrats....

EMEMABASI 2023 WE PRAY.

LET'S KEEP MOVING, WITH GOD WE ARE CONQUERORS, WARNS AGAINST BLACKMAIL..

...........Evan Emem Udom assured his campaign media team during an official inauguration............

Yesterday 1st February, 2022 the good man ready to represent the good people of Ukanafun State Constituency at the State House of Assembly come 2023, Hon (Evang) Emem Udom Inaugurated his media team aimed at checkmating their activities to avoid blackmailing during the campaign period.

Mr Francis Uko who is CISCO certified in Information Technology, Internet of Things and Cyber Operations and Security was inaugurated as Team captain as Mr Itaka Jimmy stands for documentaries.

The team leader expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve and pledged the team's regulated supports to strive to actualization of our dream.
He further confirmed total media supports towards the succession agenda of His Excellency the governor come 2023.

Speaking at the event was also the Former Chairman of Ukanafun LGA, Hon Uduak Essien. He thanked the team for their supports over time, he expressed satisfaction after scrutinizing the team and finding them worthy of inauguration. The former 3 months council boss assured the Principal of a clean sheet as long as the said team is concerned.

In response, Hon Emem Udom thanked the team for their efforts so far and abetted everyone to collaborate as a team for the succession plan of His Excellency, Governor Udom Emmanuel. Adding that the team should avoid blackmail and false propaganda.
"I have noticed your teaming support from the beginning of this journey, I have appreciated your selflessness in support, thank you and keep up."

Long live Hon Emem Udom,
Long live Southern Afaha,
Long live Ukanafun State Constituency.

The Marriage Introduction Phase

This phase deals with the groom-to-be coming with his immediate and some extended family members to know the bride-to-be family. This phase indicates that there’s a progress in the process. The highlight of this phase is the socialization and interaction by both families to known themselves better.
The requirements for this phase of the marriage process are:

• One goat

• 2 bottles dry gin

• 2 crates of beer

• 3 crates of minerals

• 2 crates of malt

• #10,000 for the mother and #20,000 for the Father.

This phase ends with another instruction to the groom-to-be by the bride’s family. The man is asked to come another day for the proper marriage list.

In between the pre-introduction and marriage ceremony proper, there’s a little period which is traditionally called UNO MKPO, This is when the man comes to give the marriage things on the list. this can be done by the man alone. The marriage list is always a long one.


List of Traditional Marriage Items for the Father of the bride (Mkpo Ete)

• One goat
• One bottle of 3-in-1 whiskey
• One carton of schnapps
• Wrappers like Hollandis, George material etc
• Cartons of assorted beers
• Limestone, kola, and snuffs
• One shirt, socks and singlet
• One hat, umbrella, walking stick
• Agreed amount of money(cash)
List of Traditional Marriage Items for the Mother of the bride (Mkpo Eka)

• One native goat
• One bottle of brandy
• One lace material
• Cartons of beers
• One shoe, bra, head tie and under-wears
• 4 crates of soft drinks
• Wrappers like Hollandis, George etc
• One lace blouse, headgear, and accessories
• Cash for the money ranging from #30,000

List of Traditional Marriage Items for the Extended family of the bride (Mkpo Ndito Ette)

• One carton of beer
• 2 crates of soft-drinks
• Tobacco
• Bitter-kolas
• Cash
• A bottle of schnapps
List for the Entertainment on the Marriage Day

• Money for drinks
• Money for food and snacks
This money is often given to the bride’s mother(Akpoho Ufokubom)

ENO ADE USIENE

Gift is a something bestowed or acquired without any particular effort by the recipient or without its being earned:

Humankind cannot gain something without first giving something in return. To obtain, something of equal value must be lost. This is Alchemy's First Law of Equivalent Exchange. we really believed that to be the world's one, and only, truth.

Gift foster together among friendship, citizen's and brotherhood most of gifts are money, Chieftaincy title, items which advanced the oneness of humankind, love and resources towards peace building, social cohesion and social stability at individual, communal and societal levels. When you doesn't give others, others will not give to you

Abong okon Udoudo Umoekan was a pacesetter, an achiever, generous, loving, kind and honest. A devoted christian with African Apostolic unity mission church he was an Angel in human flesh a gift born of sincerity for Annang nation and Akwa ibim state at large

An Icon whose cultural performance Craned in music in Annang and the world who was a legend with his succession plans which gave birthed to his thoughts and partner in the cultural musical field Prince Akpan Bassey though both performance always gigantic applause

Abong Okon was confered with chieftaincy Title as "Ujo Okon" in recognition of his selfless service toward the unity of Okon clan comprises of eighteen villages, Annang nation and Akwa ibom state extraction by Late chief Okon Udo Idiong(Clan head of Okon then)

Ujo Okon the leader of Nka ima cultural group doesn't endorse obnoxious law to the citizens irrespective of feud that occurs but he'll resolute and advice, He joined the saints triumphantly on the 21st of February, 2021 at the age of 101 years.

He's survived by a wife, children, grandchildren and host of relatives to mourn his Demise

©Regent Ufere

MEMORIES OF UKO AKPAN EKPO (SE AGWO ANNYENE) by Regent Ufere

Jealousy generally refers to the thoughts or feelings of insecurity, fear, and concern over a relative lack of possessions or safety. Jealousy can consist of one or more emotions such as anger, resentment, inadequacy, helplessness or disgust

Never hate people who are jealous of you, but respect their jealousy. They're people who think that you're better than them " Ujo Ebom Agwo Ebom. Competition breeds envy, jealousy, discontentment, nosiness, imitation, bitterness etc. Why not live within your means?? All these and many more can lead to witchery.

Chief (Dr.) Uko Akpan Ekpo Umana was born in 1927, he started his music career at the age of 15, he performed at Fastac 77. Chief Dr. Uko Akpan hails from Ikot Obong Afaha Obong in Abak Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. He was bestowed with Degree of Music Honour from the University of Uyo at the 21st convocation ceremony. He is the first traditional musician from this part of Nigeria to be bestowed with such an honour.

Uko Akpan as he is widely known had grown in ranks in the traditional music circle to being one of the very best the African continent could have ever produced.

He was accepted among his people and beyond and some of his melodious tunes became an anthem among his people. Songs like " SE AGWO ANNYENE , SAK AGWO NKPO, TEACHER ANIE OWO IKU KPEP and Others".

Even at his old age he never lost his teenage voice that everyone fell in love with though his songs and others legacies especially in the Music industry will be remembered

An Icon and promoter of Annang songs "if the world had more people like Chief Uko Akpan Ekpo it would've be a better place.

Relationship doesn't need cute voice and attractive faces, relationship needs beautiful hearts and unbreakable trust.

~ Regent Ufere

Relationship doesn't need cute voice and attractive faces, relationship needs beautiful hearts and unbreakable trust.

~ Regent Ufere

DR ABASIONO OKON SHED TEARS AS HE VISIT UMO'S FAMILY


Performed foundation laying for a two bedroom flat...

Paid homage to the Clan Head of Ediene...


The once thatched roofed structure inhabitant of Ikot Akpa Edok Ndiya, Ikono L. G. Area whose picture trended on social media on 15 June, 2020, Mr. Umo Udo, and now to be owner of a two bed room flat; expressed his gratefulness to God for using Dr. Abasiono Okon to salvage him in his elephant in the room sorry state, where even his family members turned blind eyes on him. The father of seven couldn't controlled his joy as he was left dumfounded in the kind gesture done him by Dr. Abasiono Okon, prayed for more of God's grace to him.

Speaking, the Village Head of the host community, Etteidung Ineme jnr. among others, appraised Dr. Abasiono Okon for extending his humanitarian services to Ikot Akpa Edok Ndiya in solely funding a project of building a home for Umo Udo family even as he expressed his displeasure towards capacitated sons of the land who have more than enough, yet couldn't assist even when such calls was placed on them. He stopped by beseeching heavens to rain blessings on Dr. Abasiono Okon and his aspirations in life.

Dr. Abasiono Okon while speaking, couldn't control his emotions having seen the thatched structure put up by Umo Udo to accommodate his family in the bush, poured his heart out in tears, he wept even as he thanked God for using him to help in the capacity of erecting a structure for Umo's family as he performed foundation laying on the ongoing two bed room flat and donated a start up grant for Umo Udo to venture into business which will aid the family. He denoted that his kind gesture is unconnected to any political aspiration, as he described his benevolence to people as purpose oriented even as he linked everything to God who has been his helper and God for more grace to do more in the land through his ABASIONO SURE FOUNDATION.

The act demonstrated by the CEO of Abaringo Nig. Ltd., Dr. Abasiono Okon reminded me of the great Mahatma Gandhi in one of his famous quote; "I shall pass through this world but once, any good therefore that I can do or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again". It is saddened that thousands of people in Umo Udo's condition are still out there in anguish and tears, praying for helpers all day. It's quite worrisome how unfair the society is!

Thereafter, Dr. Abasiono Okon paid homage to His Eminence, Ettebom (Dr.) Okuku Udo Ben Akpan, the just elected Clan Head of Ediene Clan in Ikono L. G. Area, donated a royal chair to the Ettebom of Ediene Clan. In a highly welcomed state, Ettebom (Dr) Okuku Udo Ben Akpan expressed his joy on the first ever visit of Dr. Abasiono Okon to his palace noting the visit as timely as he appreciated the gift in the royal chair. He thanked him (Dr. Abasiono Okon) even as he blessed him and prayed for his upliftment.

KEEPING THE PROMISED, DR Abasiono Okon

Promises are the uniquely human way of ordering the future, making it predictable and reliable to the extent that this is humanly possible ~ Hannah Arendt

Earlier yesterday, the CEO of Abaringo Nigeria limited Dr. Abasiono Okon with his entourage visited Ndiya village and laying a two(2) bedroom flat foundation to Mr. Umoh father's of seven (7) children's which their situation was pathetic and needed an urgent intervention and which the philanthropist Dr. Okon assured to build them a house through a Facebook comments

According to John Bunyan" you have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you

The entirety Ndiya community appreciate the indigenous Son' of Ikono local Government Area Dr. Abasiono Okon for the humanitarian services to the people of Ikono and Akwa ibom state at large

He (Dr. Okon) further visited the newly clan head of Ediene Okuku(Dr) Udo Ben and presented a royal chair and the council pour a royal blessings for God's favour and fruitfulness to Dr. Abasiono Okon

Dr. Abasiono Okon again!

PROVISION OF SHELTER FOR MR. UMOH USUA UDO.

It's no more News that it's Only Dr Abasiono Okon that God Sent to Ikono To Restore the lost Glory of the Land.

There are Political Office Holders, Business men, Political Appiontees, Media Aids,... etc who ignored the Story of Mr Umoh. Because he's a Nobody. If he was one, Millions would have fallen on him. Forgetting That there are People in Ikono Living Below Poverty Level. That is Extreme Poverty, That Needs Attention.

But Dr Abasiono Okon Responded Immediately He Got the News. That was 3 minutes after I made Early hours of Tuesday 16 June 2020.
The Whole Ndiya Ward 8 got Shocked when A Team Of Abaringo Nig.Limited Arrived Ikot Akpa Edok Today Wednesday 17 June 2020 and Kick Off The Project with Immediately Effect.

God Has Bless You Already Sir.
My Prayer is That God Should Continue to Keep you at the Top. And Grant Your Heart Desires. Amen.
Evil Eyes will Never Ever See you in this World.

Mr Umoh is Greatfull For This Humanitarian Service.
Please Brother's and Sisters, Help me Thank Dr Abasiono Okon. Where ever you see him.
This is Practical Christianity.

#GodBlessAbasiono
#GodBlessAbaringoNigLimited
#Ikono4Abasiono2023

EXEMPLARY LEADER HON.IFIOK UMOREN

By: Regent Ufere

The mark of a true visionary leader is his ability to imagine the future and act on it, yielding great results in the process and then using this success for the benefit of others

Hon. Fada Umoren is a capacity leader an philanthropist whose footprints shall never be forgotten Hon. Fada Umoren hails from Ikot Ekon Midim in Abak Local Government Area

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
He's an Academia he attended Holy family college, Abak and passed out with flying colors and gained Admission from the prestigious institution Federal polytechnic, mubi(Obtained National Diploma and Higher National Diploma) and obey the Compulsory service (NYSC) in 2016 he further his Postgraduate studied in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture, Umudike Obtained PGD in Engineering and he's currently a Master student's in Electrical and Electronics Engineering in the same citadel of learning

POSITION HELD
Hon.Fada Umoren started his activism in the Higher institution which catapult him today as a politician

- NAAKISS President, Federal polytechnic, Mubi

- Financial Secretary, Student's Union Government, Federal polytechnic,Mubi

- Director of social, Student's Union Government, Federal polytechnic, Mubi

- Currently he's is a councilor representing the good people of Midim ward two (2) in Abak local government area and Abak legislative Deputy chief Whip

ACHIEVEMENT
The street Councillor is one of the best Councillors in Akwa ibom state who reacted more than his positions and further Emerged as the best performing councillor in Abak Local Government area

1. Hosting of two consecutive football tournament in the ward and clan extraction

2. Empowering of Youths, Women and Elders in Abak local Government Area

3. Free jamb forms and free registration for jambite in Abak local government area

3. Donations of items and Cash to some Ukanafun crisis victims

4. Free police forms , Nigeria Navy and ors who have interest for Nigeria Force

5. Grading of Roads in Midim clan

6. Hosting of Youths meeting in a grid in Akwa ibom state ( street men)

7. Supporting of Midim cultural ceremony annually

8. Paying of hospital bills for Abak patient

9. Donations of doors and windows to churches

10. He has passed two bill in the legislative chamber

ABAK ADE ANNANG

By: Regent Ufere

The name Abak was originated from Abakk which is one of the son's of Annang and Annang which comprising of eight local government Area(Abak, Etim Ekpo, Essien Udim, Ikot Ekpene, Ika, Ukanafun and Oruk Anam)

During the migration of Annang people's from the Niger-congo which the warriors ensuring that the protect their father's land which they started from Nto Ndang Village to Abiakpo whose was the first son of Annang which Late Akuku Akpan Ennang was born during the returned of the Annang warriors (Ekwerre Annang) and was named "Akpan Annang"which wasn't pronounced perfectly which he was called Akpan Ennang and when they moved from Ikot Obong, Uruk uso to Afaha-Obong junction the warriors (Ekwerre Annang) were tired which one of them suggested they should keep moving to Abak now Abak 5 (Abak, Oruk Anam, Etim Ekpo, Ika and Ukanafun) that "Abak asuk Ade Annang" meaning Abak is still part of Annang which the walk down and fought the enemies who enslaved the Annang people's

Annang people's are the warriors and a farmer's though the language is intelligible to speaker of ibibio, Efik and other's dialect

ANNANG FESTIVAL OF ARTS AND CULTURE(AFAC 2019) HOLDS ON DECEMBER 20TH- 22ND.

With a mission to preserve the Anaañ history, language and culture and to promote our cultural heritage, promote and market Anaañ language, industry, arts and crafts including advancing the appreciation and understanding of Anaañ artistic production, and scholarship, through a yearly cultural event, tagged Annang Festival of Arts and Culture (AFAC), in partnership with other Anaañ organisations, Nto Annang Foundation (NAF) is set to hosted this year’s edition of the festival, AFAC 2019.
Slated to hold between December 20 and 22 at Ikot Ekpene Township Stadium and Ikot Ekpene Plaza in Akwa Ibom State, activities lined up to mark the cultural tourism festival, is according to the organisers a reflection of the theme of the celebration: “Harnessing Anaañ Cultural Assets for Economic Gains.”

The festival, which enjoys the endorsement of the National Council for Art and Culture (NACA), Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) and Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Culture and Tourism, promises to be one of the biggest show stoppers and largest fiesta in 2019. Now in its third edition, the national President of the NAF, Abom Ephraim Okon, said arrangements have reached advanced stage for the hosting of the event. According to him, it promises to be a colourful and exciting showpiece of the cultural wealth of the Annang people, with exhibitions spanning both the intangible and tangible heritage of the people and spiced by culinary display, arts and craft as well as live performances by notable Nigerian musical Icons.

He further disclosed that the theme for the festival is: ‘Harnessing Annang cultural assets for economic gains.’ To this end, he Mosaid efforts are being made to ensure that every component of the festival display the vast and unique cultural assets of the people of Annangland and how the people can take advantage of them to enhance their living. With endorsement from the state government and the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) among others, he said the three days event is also geared at developing and promoting travel business in the state. ‘‘The event shall model strategy for effective travel trade business, cultural synergy and enduring unity through culture and tourism as a special purpose vehicle.

This model we intend to replicate for global peace efforts and to mark our cultural product at the international stage,’’ s a i d Okon. He stressed that the festival, which debuted in 2016, has helped greatly in developing the tourism market of the state, as it has gone in a long way in generating tourist traffic to the state and Ikot Ekpene. Therefore, he disclosed that the projected tourist traffic for this year is 15, 000.

According to him, the rich and enlarged content of the festival this year include: Colourful cultural display from over 5, 000 cultural revelers; 800 spectacular masquerades display; Annang warriors trek, drum ensemble of over 5, 000 extinct African drums; art exhibition and colloquium/ cocktail party for VIP and foreign envoys. Others are: Night of legends; Annang language essay competition; Annang hall of fame induction ceremonies; inauguration of children royal troupe; and festival theme song/Annang ballad.

This Night of Stars and Beauty comprised the cerebration of the Anaañgness as expressed in the people, the Annang Hall of Fame and the awards of excellence to deserving sons, daughters and friends of Anaañ. It will feature dance, poetry, arts and performances by star studded squad of renowned artistes in Nigeria and will climaxed with the Ujai Annang Beauty Pageant. Also speaking on the festival, the Executive Director of Akwa Tourism Development Company Ltd (ATDC), Mr. Ubong Ekpe, whose company is consulting for the festival, said it is informed by the need to promote Annang and re-enact its unique cultural heritage, stressing that it is aimed at exposing the Nigerian people to the city of raffia and its colourful and attractive heritage.

According him, Annangland is host to the 500 year old Usaka virgin forest, custodian of 400 years old Iso Ekpo Nkwubia mask, the mythical blue river of Ukanafun, the Ibibid Abak traditional stool of Annangland and the oldest raffia dunes in Africa.

OF WORSHIP, SACRIFICE AND THE ANNANG ANCESTRAL IMPORTANCE IN PRAYERS.


Undoubtedly, the religious experience of the Annang people is both unique and interesting to note. Traditionally, the Annang people have a belief in the existence of a Supreme Being (Awasi Ibom) and other spiritual beings that assist the Awasi Ibom which can never be numbered exactly as they are. However, the spirit of the ancestors who are intermediaries between the living and the Awasi Ibom is the most closest to the Supreme Being.

In Annang traditional society, the dead (Agwo mkpa) are believed to continue in some kind of existence in the underworld invisible to the humans. The ancestors act as the spiritual custodians of the family and must be placated periodically to ensure their protection. In African Traditional Religion (ATR), concerning the relationship of the living to the dead as pointed above, two ideas may be considered: worship of the ancestors and their veneration.

In worship, such elements as prayers, sacrifices and offerings are generally considered. Meanwhile, praises, requests, demands, queries, pleas, may be considered as prayers. While a sacrifice may be a complete or partial immolation, which their victims may be either human beings, goats, fowls, tortoises, etc. In human sacrifices, the unfortunate victim was always buried with the corpse or slaughtered during the second burial (igwuongo agwo) at the iso nwommo.

At the iso nwommo, meat is often cooked for a ritual koinonia between the worshippers and the recipient ancestors. But, in some cases, this meat may be consumed only by the recipient spirits. Also, in other cases, the blood (usually of a goat) spillage may be partial. The ear, toe, or tail of the sacrificial victim may be cut to spill the blood and later left to wander about freely.

Apart from prayers and sacrifices, there is another most important element in worship among the Annang people. This is offering, be it money, food, nuts, shells, etc. These however, are often carried in broken calabash, torn pieces of basket, or large leaves, and offered to the spirits of the dead (usually ukpakka ekpo) whose lives were useless. Stephen Ezeanya poignantly distinguished this worship from the pure theological concept of worship which is "the acknowledgement of God's unique excellence and His total dominion over all nations, expressed by adoration, reverence and submission to Him..." (Ife Journal of Religion, Vol.1, 1980:38).

Critically, the ATR while accepting the ultimateness of the Supreme Being, regards the ancestors as the direct recipients of acts and worship. Here, we can say that ancestors are worshipped. Nevertheless, apart from worship, veneration is regarding the noble life led by the ancestors while alive. The difference between worship and veneration is in the depth of religiosity we find in worship. But, veneration and worship can hardly be separated. By these two acts, the community inhabitants reminds themselves of the lives of their ancestors which could make their own lives sublime.

In worship and veneration, the role of ekpo is very prominent. Ekpo onyonyo's symbolism has gone beyond a mere celebration in Annang traditional society, as they are the initiators of good governance in which one cannot question their government. Ekpo is basically to provide security to the society, to the people and to ensure that good life is available to all. Actually, the principal male cult among the Annang ethnic nationality is that of the ancestral spirit, ekpo. However, during an annual ceremonial cycle, and at the funeral ceremonies of deceased members, masked performers impersonate the ancestral spirits temporarily returned to the land of the living. Interesting, many Annang villages have Anwa Ekpo (masquerade square) and almost all men are initiates.

In Annang, there ate classes in the spirit world: Nkuku Ekpo (the great, noble and the venerable; the ordinary Ekpo; and the Ukpakka Ekpo (the evil, homeless and roaming spirits). The ancestors, nkuku ekpo mediates between the living and the spirit world to help the living to skip ukpakka ekpo to the class of the nkuku ekpo at death. In Annang, the social significance of ancestor worship is vested in the hands of akama iso ekpo (the keeper of iso ekpo). The ancestors is the ones who give them this order which they must obey like in cases of marital infidelity. Of all the divinities, one most dreaded among among the people is the Ekpo Nka'gwo whose duty is to check and punish infidelity in the marriage institution.

At the iso ekpo shrine where this fine is collected for the ancestors, the shrine keeper enjoins housewives, young men and women to keep to the injunctions of the ancestors to avoid undesirable consequences. Though it may seem superstitious, this act of worshipping and venerating the ancestors ensure a total confidence in the daily pursuits and businesses. Also, in marriage, when a man is ripe for the institution and upon finding a wife, performs the rite of ijiok (cutting the neck of a goat and offering it to dead parent in-law. Note that this ceremony is not for the living in-laws. On the part of the bride, she must offer unen mmong eba eka'jen. The ijiok is done at the iso Obot of the late parent in-law. But if it is no more, a fresh one is made of okoro plant.

This passage rite is for the late parent in-law who is now in the great beyond, and who now have a better knowledge of the spirit world, to intervene for the fertility of the bride and groom. In all, ekpo is a spirit which is the spirit of the ancestors. These ancestors are believed to be very close to God, because Annang religion believes in God.

Written by Ecce Rabboni
Published by Regent Ufere
19th August 2019.

FIRST AKUKU IN ANNANG NATION

By: Regent Ufere

Late Akuku Akpan Enang Eto M.F.R.,kt. St.George, the 1st Paramount ruler of Ikot Ekpene division,clan head of obot Akara and village head of Abiakpo Ikot ntuen now under Ikot Ekpene local government area

Akuku Akpan Enang was a complete personality spiritually and temporary.his activities in otoro,Ikot Ekpene, Annang the former Eastern Region,cross riversstate,Akwa ibom state and Nigeria.

Akuku Akpan Enang was born on 1886 in Abiakpo Ikot ntuen to the family of late Ennang Eto of Ikot Atausung all in Ikot Ekpene local government area. At his early stage four (4) his parents taught him traditional education and secret of traditional cult, how to administer and divination.He also received instructions on the rudiments of cultural and religious tenets. As he grow up,he became very interested in traditional activities,and he also joined others

Akuku Akpan Enang Eto married Five (5) wives , Sixty (60) children and more than One hundred and fifty (150) Grand children

He joined others young people in the vicinity to receive the then newly introduced Western education in the area, through Akpan Ofong okodi, the 1st teacher in Abiakpo Ikot Ntuen. There he read up to standard Two (2) now primary Two (2) which was a High class as far as education was considered by then.

He was able to make some profitable contacts with the Europeans who came to ikot Ekpene, port Harcourt, Bende in imo state, Arochukwu, and Creek town in odukpani with his formal and informal Education

He started to map out his economic and social activities which at first started with public service career. He worked under the supervision of late Mr.Chubb a white man and late chief Asuquo Effiong Iban of obot Akara District office ikot Ekpene from 1929-1932 the Akuku was transferred to serve in the then. Native court as head court messenger he used to give a funny names as an "Akatubong" in 1936 was later posted back to native authority council's

In 1935 the Akuku was installed the Abong Ekong (Traditional war chief) of Abiakpo ikot Ntuen. As a war chief ,just like defense minister his responsibility was to defend his people at internal and external. In 1946 he was made a village head of Abiakpo ikot Ntuen. Furthermore he was coordinator "Akuku" of ikot Ekpene division in 1959 the highest traditional title land" the same year he was also appointed a representative of traditional rulers of Annnag in the formal Eastern house of chiefs at Enugu.

He made mandatory for timely new yam's celebration in Annang land. Through he influence the present school popularly known as U.P.E . school now Abiakpo Group school was built. He had served as president of Obot Akara District court and president of the former otoro county council

He had initiated some expensive development project in ikot Ekpene in particular and in Annnag Community as a whole. He injected the spirit of oneness into the life of the people and there is peace and tranquility in the society.

As a reward for his meritorious political activities, he was decorated with the engsignia of members of the federal Republic (MFR) by the federal Government of Nigeria in 1964 in the vein, he was awarded knights of saint Gregory by his Holiness Pope Paul in 1974 Amongst Nigeria dignitaries that paid him a coutesy visit in his palace were Dr. Benjamin Namdi Azikwe, Dr. Michael Okpara , Sir Abubarkar Tafawa Belewa and others

In addition to performing many civil duties and holding Public office the Akuku Akpan Enang Eto jointly open ikot Ekpene General hospital with the minister health from Lagos. During the Nigerian civil war.He donated of fifteen guinea to the federal military Government to assist the homeless, disable and destitute people of ikot Ekpene division

He was one of the traditional rulers who helped in settling of peace between Imo state now (Abia state) and Akwa ibom state lands dispute.

ANNANG LANGUAGE

Annang was derived from Aññan which it's language and culture is the identity of the people and their pride of nature.

Annang language is the identical of agwo Annang (annang person) whose differentiate others individuals with Annang persons in Akwa ibom state and diaspora extractions

Annang language which belongs to Niger-Congo ethnolinguistic group. It is spoken by over 2.3 million Nigerians. It has various dialects such as Abak, Ikot Ekpene, Ika,ukanfun, Etim Ekpo, obot Akara etc.

Parts of the Annang language may be intelligible to speakers of Efik, Ibibio, Oron, Ekit (also known as Ekid) of the Old Calabar Kingdom. Though the Annang speech pattern was not written down, linguists have now produced an orthography of the language which makes it possible to produce written materials in the language (Ette (2009 & Essien (2009)
Below is how agwo (human being) is categorized in Annang:
Agwodeen = male person (man);
Agwo nwaan= female person (woman);
Ideen= men;
Ibaan= women;
Ajen= child;
Nsek Ajen= baby or infant;
Ntok Ajen= children;
Ikpo Agwo= Elders;
Imo Agwo= Rich, wealthy person;
Ugwuene= Poor person;
Utu= wretched person;
Afoon agwo= ordinary person;
Eti agwo= good person;
Idiok agwo= bad person;
Agwo Ilien= Real person;
Awasi = God (Creator)
Ajid = We
Fien = You
Ejaka = brother,sister(Relatives)
Ajen ajid= Our son or daughter

Agwodeen Itiaba=Complete/perfect man
Agwoodeen itiaba refers to the man who has attained the plenitude of his manhood.

Itiaba is the Annang name for seven. And the number seven is a symbol of completeness or perfection in Annang thought and tradition.

HRM AKUKU UFERE OKON III
SECRETARY AÑÑAN STUDENTS WORLDWIDE

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2019: BARR. CHRIS OKORIE; A MAN SO LOVED
With the 2019 general elections around the corner, politicians intending to run for one position or another have started consulting with their constituents and stakeholders in a bid to get their nods, and conviction to go represent them.
Some politicians have changed political party in a bid to further their aspiration while others are still calculating their next move but one man has remain resolute and steadfast in his aspiration to represent his people in the State House of Assembly and that is Barr. Chris Okorie.
The aspiration of Barr. Chris Okorie a one time Local Government Chairman of Etim Ekpo, a man well loved by his people because of his philanthropic gesture of recent has generated so much attention.
Normally, his aspiration would have been the easiest at least at his party level being that until the defection of the current Member Representing Etim Ekpo/Ika in the AKHA, Rt.Hon. Gabriel Toby into the All Progressives Congress, he was arguably the most popular candidate in his party and was set to clinch the party's ticket.
But being a fighter that he is and a man who is known for contesting elections to the end, Barr. Okorie is set to give any candidate a run for his money knowing fully well that he has the people by his side and he believes that people are all that matters, afterall the days he trusted in Godfathers, he was left disappointed.
Okorie from all indication is verifiaby the most popular and preferred candidate in the forth coming election. Etim Ekpo/Ika youths and majority of his party members are with him for he was by the party when no one in the State believed in the party, who would have thought that things will turn out this way? It's time for the party to reward loyalty.
His growing popularity could be judged from the acceptance and endorsement he has received from the youths, artisans, women, students, the political class, the social media community and indeed a wide spectrum of Etim Ekpo and Ika people, which is unprecedented in the annals of the political history of the constituency. He is a man so much loved by the people.
Today, he is like a movement traversing the entire polity called Etim Ekpo/Ika State constituency. Like in every political tussle, there is bound to be opposition; some are contenders, political jobbers, while some others claim on grounds of equity and good conscience but as we speak everything political and non political favours Barr. Okorie.
A lot of people people have questioned his aspiration based on legislative experience compare to other aspirants. This excuse of inexperience is laughable being that at every point in life there must be a first time. The supposed experienced ones at a point were first timers, one also begin to wonder the activities in the State house of Assembly that will be so strange to a lawyer with years of experience who has been exercising over sight functions even without being in government.
As it concerns over sight functions, this will be like a hobby to Obong Okorie as he is a born giver. I know the number of people that were building their own house when Obong Okorie was building his own at Akpan Eno Street at Abak LGA(sic).
He has given employment to a lot, bought motorcycles to a lot, sent a lot of people on training even when he isn't in government. Think of any over sight functions of a state house member, Obong Okorie has performed it all even when he is not in government. Give him a chance in 2019 and he will perform wonders.
Obong Okorie is humility personified, has listening ear, not tired of attending to people's needs irrespective of political linings, zone or position in the society.
He is a strong believer in empowering people, this is one man that treasures relationship irrespective of class and political affiliations. His sense of reasoning, humor, candour, resilience, focused and tenacity of purpose is second to none.
Etim Ekpo/Ika State Constituency want a man who is never tired of empowering people, a man that will bring government to the people, a grassroot man who feels the pain of the people, a man that lives with them, a man who doesn't discriminate.
As the race for his party's ticket heat up, he is not deterred, not down-spirited and not disturbed about whatever they bring his way as he is a fighter surrounded by people who wishes him well. Power belongs to God and he gives it to whoever He pleases and God will be fair to him.
He has paid his dues in the politics of the State and his followership defies party affiliation, as many are already queuing behind him. The sacrifices he has made for humanity will definitely speak for him.
With Barr. Okorie, Etim Ekpo will enjoy the peace they enjoy when he was the Local Chairman and Ika Local Government will enjoy the development he brought to the Etim Ekpo has their their Chairman.
He is an educationist, a philanthropist and a man well loved by his people

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*GOVERNOR UDOM EMMANUEL'S SCORECARD*

What are the verifiable truths about Udom Emmanuel's nine industries for which he is substituting bald face lies?
1. *Armoured Vehicle Assembly Plant in Itam*
This has been DOA, dead on arrival. Misguided, misconceived, it has not gone beyond groundbreaking.
2. *LED Lighting Factory in Itam*
Equally misguided and misconceived. Equally *DOA* on groundbreaking.
3. *Peacock Paints*
Taking late Dr Clement Isong's achievement in vain, the purported revival of this iconic industry by Udom Emmanuel has been an excuse to plunder public funds. The so-called revival has not matched either in volume or range of output, what was achieved *over *30 years* ago. Even at that, the products are not in the market where even if it were, it would be competing, unfavourably we should add, with the output of over 300 local producers. A whole state government should do better but under Udom, it hasn't.
4. *Toothpicks and Pencils Factory*
The less said about this disgraceful effort the better.
Or perhaps more should be said to expose the abysmal incompetence of Udom Emmanuel.
Fraudulently conceived and poorly executed, this factory is typical of Udom's so-called industrial development programme.
Inappropriate equipment was ordered without a thought to where it would be housed. On arrival, a warehouse was hurriedly borrowed without a proper lease agreement. The factory was commissioned and allegedly put into use only to be shut within a few months. Some 24 months later, the government is desultorily trying to put up a building for it in Itam. No prize for guessing: a failed project with no products in the market.
5. *Syringe Factory*
A mom and pop operation; probably a money laundering scheme, by Udom Emmanuel's Turkish business partners.
For all the noise, this is a plastics company, pure and simple. Imported moulds are used to blow plastic resins for the plastic parts of the syringe. The hypodermic needles are imported and packaged for sale at higher than import prices. Even the packaging is brought in from out of state. *Zero local content,* *limited employment generation*
It is not doing well and may soon pack up shop.
6. *Electricity Meter Factory*
Nothing to do with Udom Emmanuel. Godswill Akpabio set the stage for this investment by buying into Port Harcourt Distribution Company, during the privatisation of DISCOs.
Owned by the operators of PHDC, the electricity distributors, this is an assembly operation, pure and simple. Not one component is manufactured in Nigeria.
This is precisely the sort of industries we had before under our import substituting industrial programme in the 60s, 70s and 80s, that failed woefully.
No self respecting leader should be advertising this sort of operation as an achievement. But that is Udom Emmanuel for you. *Clueless*
7. *Tomato Industry*
A farm or industry, nobody can say. If a farm, it will be a high cost one, given the kind of sums we have heard bandied about as the cost of the imported green houses, imported equipment and imported experts
If the products are in the market, only Udom's cook is using them.
As for industrial processing, we'll believe that when we see them in operation. We can hazard the view now that the *present green house operation will not produce enough to feed an economic-sized plant*. If in doubt, ask Dangote. As for the much-ballyhooed AKEES, tomatoes business, well, nobody is talking about the millionaires allegedly created by that exercise in public deception, alternative facts or no.
8. *Rice Mill*
A scam, as reported by Dr Dele Sobowale in a widely circulated on-the-spot assessment a few weeks back.
9. *Fertiliser Blending Plant in Abak*
The biggest *alternative fact* of all. And that is saying something.
A packaging operation commissioned and passed off as a blending one. At the cost of $5million in bank guarantee that exposes all of us in Akwa Ibom.
Besides,Udom Emmanuel didn't facilitate that investment, Godswill Akpabio did.
10. *Coconut Oil Processing*
Misplaced, misguided and misconceived.
Nothing exposes the quality of thinking and vision that undergirds Udom Emmanuel's government than this misadventure.
And as if to prove it, the coconut plants have stubbornly refused to grow.
11. *Mexican Cattle Ranch in Uruan*
Another stop in Udom Emmanuel's reenactment of Don Quixote's tilt at windmills mistaken for heathen enemies.
Again, more evidence of thoughtlessness.
Unlike Udom Emmanuel, Akwa Ibom people live in the real world of his nonperformance. They pay the price, a very high price, for living in that world. They need a governor that comes from the world of reality; the reality of poverty and joblessness, a governor who will relief them of these real burdens by building real industries, by creating real conditions for the people to flourish.

©Regent Ufere

I have told the leaders in APC in Akwa Ibom State, I am not coming to lord over them. I am not even interested in leadership. My primary concern is the unity of APC as we approach election. As I come in, I discovered they were camp and factional interest.

In short, within the last fews days, I have had to intervene to get the faction led by 'Charles Taylor' to withdraw the case they instituted against the Hon Ini Okopidi led executive. I have told them I am not contesting any governorship election. I have told the leaders to, in matter of days bring up their structures. I am only contesting the Senatorial Seat. I am coming to add value to the All Progressives Congress (APC), not to come and destroy what was built.

I have heard all sorts of rumours that I intend to bring Victor Antai or another candidate for the governorship position. I do not intend to interfere in how the candidate emerges. I have told Sen. John James Udoedehe and H.E Obong Nsima U. Ekere that whoever emerges winner during the governorship primaries, one of the aspirants will have to be the Campaign Manager for the winner. We have to forge ahead as a united front."
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ANNANG LANGUAGE

By: Regent Ufere

Annang language is the identical of agwo Annang (annang person) whose differentiate others individuals with Annang persons in Akwa ibom state and diaspora extractions
Annang language which belongs to Niger-Congo ethnolinguistic group. It is spoken by over 2.3 million Nigerians. It has various dialects such as Abak, Ikot Ekpene, Ika,ukanfun, Etim Ekpo, obot Akara etc.
Parts of the Annang language may be intelligible to speakers of Efik, Ibibio, Oron, Ekit (also known as Ekid) of the Old Calabar Kingdom. Though the Annang speech pattern was not written down, linguists have now produced an orthography of the language which makes it possible to produce written materials in the language (Idem-Agozino & Udondata, 2001; Ette (2009) According to Ephraim Stephen Essien in his book "Annang philosophy(2011)
Below is how agwo (human being) is categorized in Annang:
Agwodeen = male person (man);
Agwo nwaan= female person (woman);
Ideen= men;
Ibaan= women;
Ajen= child;
Nsek Ajen= baby or infant;
Ntok Ajen= children;
Ikpo Agwo= Elders;
Imo Agwo= Rich, wealthy person;
Ugwuene= Poor person;
Utu= wretched person;
Afoon agwo= ordinary person;
Eti agwo= good person;
Idiok agwo= bad person;
Agwo Ilien= Real person;
Agwodeen Itiaba=Complete/perfect man
Agwoodeen itiaba refers to the man who has attained the plenitude of his manhood.
Itiaba is the Annang name for seven. And the number seven is a symbol of completeness or perfection in Annang thought and tradition.

Brief History of Inen

The history of Inen Ekeffe village is as old as that of Inen (Inen group of villages not Inen clan).The village was among the four villages that made up the old nto udoakpan village(one of the villages that made up the then inen clan) that was splitted into four villages namely : Inen okuruk , Etok Inen , inen Ekeffe and inen nto udoakpan i.e. Ikot owuk by the then county councilor of the former Abak LGA , Obong Brownson Attai Inam of blessed memory in 1940 , who later became the village head of the then nto udoakpan village and a defacto clan head of inen. Named after a popular market in the area, Ekeffe market, the village had chief udo Ekpe as its first head, succeeded by chief Frank Akpan Ekerete Ita. Ekerete was succeeded by chief Francis James whose tenure saw the establishment of the only secondary school in the village (community secondary school , Inen Ekeffe) in 1982 passed on in 1992 and chief Sunday Frank Akpan Ekerete Ita succeeded and became the head of the village till date.
It has Idung Akpan Imowo , Idung Ita and Idung Akpaita as major extended families.

Ethnicity in Ukanafun

by: Regent Ufere

Ethnicity is most of the factors affect the growth of Ukanafun students and ukanafun extraction where we believed in ukanafun and afaha but we forget we're one Ukanafun united we conquer

When it comes to the ukanafun students unionism especially during election period where most of us adopt individuals who doesn't attend Ukanafun students activities to come and rule because of zoning

Who is an Activist?
According to oxford dictionary: Activists is a person who works to achieve political/social change,especially as a member of an organization with particular aims

During the immediate past Government I realized we were 12 Executive's and 3 personal Assistant to president not all that took their responsibilities can we classified them as activist NO rather there were followers

I believed on credibility and capacity in leadership someone that's willing to served and restoration the forums to a greater height

"Emmanuel Spencer said" since Language when on holiday men have been in falstrated it has comes to the time where our interest superseded the organization but I believed we're one Ukanafun which my brother is my brother

As the names implies National Association of Ukanafun students worldwide which comprises of sub chapters that's various campuses both diaspora, we are operating with life members not clan afaha is Ukanafun

I hereby urged all especially Stakeholders/Chapter heads to considered person especially he/her zeal or passion for the organization

It my obligations to restored National Association of Ukanafun students worldwide again

May God bless Ukanafun
May God bless Nto ufok nwek Ukanafun
LetMycryBeYourCry
UkanafunMyOrigin
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The Blue Ukanafun River. Mystery or mystic?

By:Regent Ufere

We are taught growing up that water is blue, but some rivers are black, brown, emerald blue, green, or even blue-green. So, what gives the Ukanafun river its color?
First, we need to understand what color is. Natural light is actually made up of a number of different colors associated with different wave lengths within the light spectrum.
Think of the multiple colors of light when refracted by a prism. The color we associate with anything is the range of light waves that is reflected back to our eyes by the molecules that comprise the entity. We don’t see the colors of light that are absorbed.
When it comes to pure water, blue light is reflected while other colors of light especially reds, are absorbed.
Factors such as minerals, soil runoff and sediment, and even algae can cause water to vary from its natural color of blue.
The most common cause for water to change color is minerals. When a rock is weathered down over time, the minerals from the rock are dissolved and small pieces are released into the water causing different colors.
Iron, manganese, and calcium carbonate from limestone all common minerals that can cause water to range in color from red and orange to green and blue.
Sediment and soil runoff can also change water’s color – sometimes as a temporary color change after storms and sometimes permanently if the river constantly carries lots of sediment. Erosion from river banks brings soil into the river, changing the color. After heavy storms, many rivers run brown from all the runoff flowing into the river. Clay can cause rivers to be murky brown, or yellow.
Let’s do some scientific analysis of the area and fine the mineral composition for economic purposes. To promote tourism to the area, DON”T associate it with ndem (deity). We know better than that.

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federal Government N23bn was for ASUU

By: Regent Ufere

NON teaching staff unions in the universities under the umbrella of Joint Action Committee, JAC, have directed all their branches nationwide to resume strike on Monday.

The three unions are the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, Non Academic Staff Union of Universities and Associated Institutions, NASU and National Association of Academic Technologists, NAAT.
A letter to the all branch Chairmen with the title, “Directives to immediately resume the suspended strike” was signed by Comrades Samson Chijioke Ugwoke, SSANU, Chris Ani, NASU and Sani Suleiman, NAAT.
The strike according to the unions was necessitated as a result of the inability of the Federal Government to clarify the criteria for the disbursement of the N23 billion released by the government to the university unions which SSANU, NASU and NAAT claimed was meant for the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU while only “pittance” was allocated to the three non teaching staff unions.
According to the letter to the branches, “Please recall our last correspondence to you in which we informed you of the letter written to the Honourable Minister of Education rejecting the allocation made by the office of the Permanent Secretary and signed by the PS himself.
“In the said letter, the Federal Government was given seven (7) days to explain the criteria for the said allocation and do the needful. The deadline has elapsed without any response from the Federal Government of Nigeria.
“In view of the above therefore, you are hereby directed to resume the suspended indefinite strike action as from 12 midnight, Sunday 3rd December, 2017. During this period, the strike shall be total and comprehensive.”