Watch the Video excerpts of the birthday celebration of His Excellency Pastor Umo Eno with People Living with Disabilities (PLWD) in Okobo, organized by the Transition Chairman, Hon. Engr. George Henshaw.

The chairman's celebration with the less privileged in Okobo was in line with the State government's earlier directives, that those wishing to celebrate Governor Umo Eno through publications of goodwill messages in the media, should rather use such resources to provide relief materials and gift items to the less privileged ones and Persons with disabilities in the society.

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Chairman of Okobo Local Government Transition Committee, Honourable Engineer George Henshaw has pledged its commitment to supporting all activities geared towards meeting the humanitarian needs of the vulnerable in Okobo communities.

Engr. Henshaw who disclosed this in his office on Monday when he received in audience, the First Vice Leo District President of Leo District 404A2 Nigeria who doubled as the incoming District President of Leo District 404A2 Nigeria, Leo Ekpeita Edet (an indigen of Okobo Local Government Area) and his team who paid the chairman a courtesy visit.

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Victor Paul UNOH of the Media and Public Affairs Unit Office of the Transition Chairman was there, and bring you the details in visual.
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A' IBOM STATE GOVERNMENT COMMENDS OKOBO TRANSITION CHAIRMAN'S EFFORT IN
SETTLEMENT OF OKOPEDI/AMAMMONG BOUNDARY DISPUTES

Akwa Ibom State Deputy Governor, H.E. Senator Mrs. Akon Eyakenyi has applauded the role being played by the Transition Chairman of Okobo Local Government Area, Hon. Engr. George Henshaw in the settlement process of the communal boundary dispute between Okopedi and Amammong communities, describing the efforts as highly commendable.

The deputy governor who made the remark on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 when she embarked on inspection tour of the 3.1km Okopedi and Amammong boundary access road opened up by the Transition Chairman as part of efforts to put to an end the perennial land boundary dispute, promised to continue to work with the local government council and other partners to ensure permanent peace return to the two neighbouring communities.

The Deputy Governor who was represented at the inspection visit by her Special Adviser on Boundary Matters, Elder Okokon Uffi, also appreciated the people of Okopedi and Amammong for supporting the boundary demarcation and embracing peace, praised the leadership of the communities for being magnanimous to shift grounds, leading to speedy resolution of the crisis and demarcation of the boundaries.

On his part, the Transition Chairman, Hon. Engr. George Henshaw, appreciated the State Government for the support given to the local government in it's efforts to put an end to the perennial land dispute between Okopedi and Amammong, said the two communities, had agreed on a common boundary that can engender peaceful co-existence between them.

Engr, George Henshaw commended Governor Umo Eno’s administration for being keen about peace and security in all towns, saying this accounted for why the land tussle was resolved amicably.

Present during the inspection tour were, the Vice Chairman of Okobo Local Government Transition Committee, Mr. Anthony Antigha, Head of Environmental Services, Mrs Arit Effiong, Supervisor for Health, Apostle Wisdom Ekong, representative of Okopedi and Amammong communities, security agents, among others.

Victor Paul UNOH
Media and Public Affairs Unit
Office of the Transition Chairman
Okobo Local Government Area
Akwa Ibom State.

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OKOBO TRANSITION CHAIRMAN CREATES ACCESS ROAD ALONG THE BOUNDARY BETWEEN OKOPEDI AND AMAMMONG COMMUNITIES

In keeping to his promise and to help put to an end the lingering communal boundary disputes between Okopedi and Amammong autonomous communities, the Transition Committee Chairman of Okobo, Hon. Engr. George Henshaw has created A -3.1km Access road along the boundary between the two communities.

Recall that the Okobo Local Government Area Transition Chairman, Hon. George Henshaw, MNSE, had on Friday, March 1st 2024, during the formalization and final demarcation of the disputed land boundary, promised the two communities that he will send a bulldozer to open up the road from Okopedi down to Amammong if they both accept peace and end the communal conflict.

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Okobo LG Transition Committee

AKWA IBOM STATE UNEMPLOYED GRADUATES FORUM ( AKUGFO)

AKUGFO is a non-profit organisation established by a group of unemployed graduates from Akwa Ibom State in 2022. The Akwa Ibom State graduates found it difficult to enter the labour market because they do not have certain skills that will make it easy for them to be employable or start their own enterprises. These young women and men decided to establish AKUGFO with the hope to assisting fellow graduates find employment and also create employment for others.

OUR GOAL
- To kindle the entrepreneurial spirit of graduates.
- To promote self-employment among graduates of institutions of higher learning, thereby changing their job-seeking mindset.

VISION
To be the leading platform that aims at
eradicating unemployment and elevating
poverty among graduates in Akwa Ibom State.

MISSION
To equip, empower and connect graduates with socio-economic opportunities for a bright future.

VALUES
Our organisation
is guided by the following
values: Professionalism, Innovation, Integrity, Compassion, Respect for all.

The aim of this group is to tmake a contribution in assisting the people explained above. It is not your only answer to your unemployment challenges, you can explore other
avenues in dealing with the challenge posed by unemployment.

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UNOH Victor Paul is the Founder and National Coordinator of Akwa Ibom State Unemployed Graduates Forum. He graduated from Akwa Ibom State University and received his NYSC exemption. He hails from Etieke Nduong in Okobo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.For inquiry email the National Coordinator via victorpaulunoh@gmail.com

OKOBO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF AKWA IBOM STATE

INVITATION TO ATTEND THE OFFICIAL FLAG-OFF OF THE FOOD SECURITY PROGRAMME AND DISTRIBUTION OF FREE FOOD TO VULNERABLE IN OKOBO LGA, AKWA IBOM STATE

Following the official flag-off of the food security programme and distribution of free food to the vulnerable by His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno on Tuesday 26th March, 2024. To domesticate this programme in Okobo LGA, the Transition Committee Chairman of Okobo LGC- Hon. Engr. George Henshaw, MNSE, cordially invites his dear wife, Mrs. Nelly Henshaw, the Vice Chairman and spouse, Transition Committee Secretary and spouse, other members of the Transition Committee, the Head of Local Government Services and Directors in Okobo LGC, former Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, himself a former member of the National Assembly, Rt. Hon. Barr. (Chief) Peter Linus Umoh, former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Chief Barr. Ekpenyong Ntekim and theirs spouses.

The Transition Chairman also invite the Honourary Special Adviser to Governor, Rt. Hon. Princess Felicia Bassey, Member Representing Okobo State Constituency, Hon. Bassey Pius Bassey, , SAs and PAs to Governor, Directors and Members of Staff, Paramount Ruler, Okobo LGA, HRM. Edidem Ita Okokon (Isonsi 1) and other Royal Fathers, PDP Chapter Chairman and other political Parties, Past and Present Political Office Holders, Ward Leaders, Security Chiefs, CAN Chairman and Exco Members, Religious Leaders, Senior Citizens, Stakeholders and all the good people of Okobo LGA, Market Men, Women, Market Masters and Mistresses and the general public to the OFFICIAL FLAG-OFF OF THE FOOD SECURITY PROGRAMME & DISTRIBUTION OF FREE FOOD TO THE VULNERABLE IN OKOBO LGA, schedule as follows:

DATE: Tuesday April 2, 2024
VENUE: Council Secretariat, Okopedi
TIME: 11. AM

Thank you.

Media and Public Affairs Unit
OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN
OKOBO LOCAL GOVERNMENT
TRANSITION COMMITTEE

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AKSPDP Ward Meeting: Eweme Ward One Stakeholders Thanks Gov Umo Eno on Appointment of Eweme Son as Okobo Transition Chairman

...Honours George Henshaw with Special Recognition Award

...Receives decampees back to PDP

...Reaffirms support to Gov Umo Eno, PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party in Eweme Ward One in Okobo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State has thanked the Akwa Ibom State Governor, His Excellency Pastor Umo Eno on the judicious appointment of their son, Hon. Engr. George Henshaw as Chairman of the Okobo Local Government Transition Committee for the first time in 24 years of democracy in Nigeria, and also restated their unalloyed loyalty and support to His Excellency and the PDP at all levels.

The PDP stakeholders made the commendation during the PDP Ward meeting held on Saturday March 30, 2024 at the party Secretariat, Urue Ita where the Party also passed a vote of confidence and presented Special Recognition Award to Hon. Engr. George Henshaw, himself the Chairman of Okobo Local Government Transition Committee. They said that the honour becomes very important due to the catalogues of achievements of the Transition Chairman across the eleven political Wards of the Local Government Area.

Speaking on behalf of the ward executive and members of the PDP in Eweme Ward One, the ward chairman Elder Effiong Efretuei while presenting the award to Engr. George Henshaw, described him as a courageous politician and uncommon asset to the people of Eweme Development Area.

He particularly appreciated His Excellency the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno for his sincere, unbiased and committed disposition to justice, equity and fairness, as seen in the appointment of an Eweme son as Transition Chairman. He maintained that they are persuaded to believe that, Okobo Local Government Area and Akwa Ibom State will witness an unprecedented transformation in all facets of the economy under Pastor Umo Eno.

The Ward chairman who showered praises on the Okobo Transition Chairman for grading of feeder roads across the eleven political wards in Okobo, ongoing construction of Umo Eno Legislative complex, proposed youths empowerment and water works across the Ward, inclusive political initiative, and also attracted identifiable legacy projects to the ward as well as other wards in the local government.

Elder Effiong Efretuei said the party stakeholders, members and the entire Eweme Ward One communities were very proud of Engr Henshaw, pledged their continued support in any political ambition he might pursue in the future.

Prominent politicians at the meeting including former member of the Okobo Local Government executive council, Chief Dr. Barr. Effiong William Osung, former Executive Director of Akwa Ibom Investment Cooperation, Dr. Friday Antai, in their separate speeches pledged their hundred percent loyalty, and resolved to support Governor Umo Eno administration in the state and that of the Transition Chairman to deliver on the aims and objectives of His Excellency's A.R.I.S.E Agenda, even as they vouch for Engr. Henshaw, whom, the governor has graciously brought on board.

Responding the Okobo Local Government Transition Committee Chairman foremostly thanked God, His Excellency & his people for their tremendous support and encouraged them to remain loyal to the party.

He urged the faithful to continue to support the vision of Governor Umo Eno and his ARISE agenda for rural development and assured them of his commitment to enhancing their welfare through empowerment and other initiatives which he will unveil in the days to come.

Engr Henshaw highlighted the vision/blueprint of His Excellency the Governor of Akwa Ibom so far in office. Mentioned several benefits of his Excellency in Okobo Local Government including the appointments of Personal Assistant to the Governor, Road Construction, facilitating Agriculture for Food sufficiency among others. The chairman used the occasion to received about 100 decampees from YPP and APC back to PDP.

The meeting which was presided over by the Ward Chairman of the party, Elder Effiong Efretuei, had in attendance ward executive members; Hon. Supervisor for Special Duties, Mr. Joseph Mark Effiong, Personal Assistant to the Governor, Mr. Monday Edward Bassey as well as other serving and past political office holders in Eweme Ward One, Okobo Local Government Area.

Media and Public Affairs Unit
Office of the Transition Chairman
Okobo Local Government.
March 31, 2024
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EASTER: OKOBO TRANSITION CHAIRMAN GREETS CHRISTIANS, PREACHES LOVE
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... Harps On Unity, Peaceful Co-existence Among His People

The Chairman of Okobo Local Government Transition Committee, Honourable Engineer George Henshaw has enjoined the people of Okobo to reflect on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, which signified his undying love for humanity.

He admonished Okobo citizens and residents to love one another and be ready to make sacrifices for the wellbeing of others.

Honourable Henshaw stated these in his Easter message to the people, further called for peace, love and tolerance among the people of the council in the spirit of Easter celebration.

He heartily congratulated Nigerians, the people of Akwa Ibom State and Okobo Local Government, particularly the Christians , as they joined their brethren across the globe in celebrating Easter.

The Atak-Oro born Politician urged all Nigerians to pray for peace and security amidst seemingly intractable insecurity and inflation in the country.

According to him, Easter which is the season of the remembrance of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ marks the trial, sacrifice, victory and completion of the divine mandate of the author of the Christian faith.

The Chairman appealed to all to practise the Christian virtues of sacrifice, patience, love and abiding faith in order for us as Nigerians to have a better tomorrow which has been symbolized in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

While urging the people of Okobo Local Government Area and Akwa Ibom State as a whole to use this festive period to pray for the success of the government of His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, (GCFR) and His Excellency Pastor Umo Eno, Engineer Henshaw enjoined them to continue to support Governor His Excellency the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno in his bid to take the state to the greater heights.

"The lesson of Jesus' death and resurrection as explained in the Holy Bible is a demonstration of love and selflessness and as beneficiaries of God's undying love, we must extend same to our fellow human, no matter any vicissitude.

"I urge you all to respect and support all constituted authorities, as every leader is ordained by God. I wish to appeal to my people in Okobo and Akwa Ibom State at large to continue to support our amiable Governor, His Excellency Pastor Umo Eno in his bid to transform the state to a greater heights.

"We all have seen the positive development which our amiable Golden Governor has brought to the state within the space of ten months and there is the need for us all to work towards ensuring that the good work continues across every nook and cranny of our dear State.

"On this occasion of Easter feast, I want to enjoin our Christian brothers and sisters in Okobo Local Government, Akwa Ibom State and the world over to pray for peace and security amidst seemingly intractable insecurity and inflation in Nigeria and continue to demonstrate love, promote peace and show good neighbourliness."

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Akwa Ibom State 2023/2024 Governor's Cup Closing Ceremony: Okobo Transition Chairman, Engr. George Henshaw Leads Okobo contingent (OKOBO FC) to Uyo Township Stadium for the Final match played by Uyo FC and IKOT Abasi FC.

Honourable Henshaw was flanked by some members of the Transition Committee including the Transition Committee Secretary, Hon. Edu Atta; Supervisor for Youths and Sports, Mr. Asuquo Effiong, and other football enthusiasts form the area.

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OKOBO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
March 28, 2024.

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OKOBO TRANSITION CHAIRMAN PAYS LAST RESPECT AS CHIEF JERRY OKPO IS LAID TO REST, SAYS THE LATE GOLDEN CHIEF WAS A GREAT ASSET THAT WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL

Chairman of Okobo Local Government Transition Committee, Hon. Engr. George Henshaw on Saturday witnessed the burial of elder statesman and former State Caucus Member and State Linkman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who was laid to rest in his Ikono Offi hometown.

His remain was laid to rest on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at his compound in Ikono Offi, Okobo Local Government Area, after a funeral service conducted by Redemption Power Church Ikot Ekpene at Community Secondary School Offi.

In his condolence message presented to the deceased family, Engr. Henshaw, said: "The death of Chief Jerry Okpo was a great loss to the local government area and the state in general. The transition chairman added: "Chief Jerry was a loving and caring husband, brother, father, grand father and uncle.

Consoling the widow of the late Nta Nta Oro, the transition chairman maintained that "Your late husband was a very intelligent, resourceful, diligent, meticulous and committed personality, seasoned politician of note and a practical philanthropist

"He was a dependable ally and a delight to be with.To his Community, he gave his all; time, energy and resources, He was indeed a great asset that will be greatly missed by all."

Other dignitaries from the federal and state government delegation at the funeral include: His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, represented by his deputy, Senator Akon Eyakenyi; President of the Nigerian Senate, His Excellency, Chief Dr. God'sWill Obot Akpabio who was represented by Senator representing Eket Senatorial District, Distinguished Senator Ekong Sampson; former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Group Captain Sam Enwang; Senator former Governorship candidate of the Young Progressive Party (YPP), Distinguished Senator Obong Bassey Albert; former Managing Director of NDDC, Chief Bassey Dan Abia; immediate past sole Administrator of NDDC, Pastor Barr. Effiong Akwa; Senator Ita Enang; former Commissioner for Information, Crown Prince Chris Abasieyo; immediate past Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem; member representimg Oron Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Hon. Martins Esin; Member representing Ikono/Ini Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Ukpong; former Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly and former member of the National Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chief Barrister Peter Linus Umoh; Sir Engr Edet Amana; former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Chief Barrister Ekpenyong Ntekim and Member representing Okobo State Constituency, Hon. Bassey Pius Bassey.

Other sympathisers who graced the funeral ceremony are; Chairman of the Akwa Ibom State Traditional Rulers Council, HRM Offong Bassey Etim Edet; Paramount Ruler of Okobo, HRM Edidem Ita Okokon (Isonsi 1); immediate past Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Glory Edet; former Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sam Ikon; former Senator representing Eket Senatorial District, Senator Nelson Effiong; immediate past Deputy Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Princess Felicia; former Chairmen of Okobo Local Government Area, Rt. Hon. Dr. Ubuo Effiong Ubuo; Hon. Dr. Sylvester Attah, Supervisor for Works and Transport Mr Joe Ekpenyong, Supervisor for Education Ulap Edet Ifang, and host of numerous sympathisers and well-wishers.

Chief Jerry Okpo died in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, last December 2023 after a brief illness. He was aged 69.