Akwa Ibom Women Announced FormationoOf Socio-cultural, Socio-political Association, Pledged Solidarity, Commitment

Akwa Ibom women announced formation of socio-cultural, socio-political association, pledged solidarity, commitment. Ibeno Women in Akwa Ibom State Pledge Solidarity to Eunice Thomas’ Leadership.

A socio-cultural cum socio-political association, “Circle of Trust”, has formally announced its formation in Akwa Ibom State, while declaring Dr. Eunice Thomas as Grand Matron. Dr. Thomas — former Commissioner for Women Affairs, and Education respectively in Akwa Ibom State, is Non-Executive Director on the Board of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).

Speaking during a visit to the Director, Mrs. Magdalene Leo, president of CoT, disclosed that their choice of Dr. Thomas as grand matron is because of her impactful mentorship of women and young people, and time-tested credibility as a beacon of hope for Ibeno community.

The Forum further described her as a “friend of widows, not only in Ibeno land but across other local government areas of the state”, and a “woman who gives strength to those without strength”.

As stated by Mrs. Leo, parts of the Forum’s aims are to enhance rapid community development and fast track women empowerment. It will also seek ways to foster unity and love by preaching peaceful co-existence, as well as mobilizing women to play greater roles in politics and governance. To give it a solid footing, the president disclosed that plans are underway to have it registered with relevant authorities.

While soliciting her backing to enable it achieve its immediate and long term goals, the women pledged solidarity and commitment to her leadership which it hailed as “conscientious, empathic, honest and rewarding”.

In her remarks, the NNPCL Director lauded the women for their collective vision, opining that with unity and togetherness, the forum can achieve all its goals. She described their objectives as noble and praised their courage to find ways to break free from their limitations, encouraging them to always speak up and be heard.

Dr. Thomas who suggested that the group should explore non-subservient ways of generating revenue such as owning a cooperative society through which it can give out business loans, amongst others, donated a take off grant to the body for the initiative.

With the group having its own finances, it can make independent decisions on issues that affect their communities, the local government area, state, and country in general, she submitted.

She urged them to always align their ambitions and dreams with the plans of God. She also reminded them of the importance of building their home and maintaining family values, while pursuing communal development.

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“As women, we have to be the covering of our family, and we can do this through every day intercessory prayers”.

The former commissioner advised members of the forum to shun divisive tendencies and exist in love and forgiveness as these are the sure ways to win together.

She thanked the group for identifying with her efforts, and for their belief in her. She promised to continue to support women and empower them sustainably.

The group has Magdalene Leo as President; Anthonia Bassey — VP; Princess Wills — Secretary; Blessing Brown — Treasurer; Maureen Johnson — PRO, and Helen Itrechio — Adviser.

Gov. Umo Eno Applauds Amitec For Donating 10 Water Projects To Akwa Ibom Communities

Gov. Umo Eno applauds Amitec for donating 10 water projects to Akwa Ibom communities.…calls on other contractors, companies to emulate same

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has commended Amitec Construction and Development limited for initiating a corporate Social responsibility project mainly targeted at rural development, youth empowerment and educational advancement.

The Governor made the commendations on Saturday, while inaugurating the 23km Ikot Ekaide- Ikot Okoro- Ikot Ibritam road handled by the construction giants.

“Let me thank the MD of Amitec for taking the lead in sponsoring 5 Trainees to the Dakkada skills acquisition center and donating 10 water projects to communities in Oruk Anam as well as 50,000 copies of branded exercise books to the ministry of education.

“Earlier today, I was at DASAC for the convocation of pioneer Trainees of that institution where I called on contractors to support by sponsoring trainees for the next batch. I am very happy that our brother in Amitec has taken the lead.

“This of the kind of thing we want to see. So, I am calling on other contractors to also sponsor students to the skills training institute. When they finish, you give them starter-packs to start up something on their own” Gov Eno Stressed.

He however, directed the commissioner for education to ensure that 25,000 copies of those exercise books are distributed to schools in Oruk Anam while the other 25,000 can be shared to other schools across the state.

Speaking on the road project, Pastor Eno who was also full of praises to Amitec for quality delivery, expressed satisfaction that a project inherited from his predecessor at 50 percent has been completed.

He promised to complete all other economically- viable inherited projects across the state while directing that solar street lights be fixed on the whole stretch of the 23km road.

Speaking earlier, the Managing Director of Amitec, Chief Aiman Saimua who was grateful to Governor Eno for his developmental strides and passion for rural development, said the company’s donation was simply to complement the Government’s visible effort in making life better for the citizens. His speech reads in parts:

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“I feel honoured to have been chosen to handle this transformative project which represents a testimony that government in Akwa Ibom State is a continuum.

“The entire stretch of this road traverses 15 villages, out of which 10 of those villages belong to the 12.5km that was handled by Amitec.

“Therefore, to complement the developmental strides of the state government, we will donate 10 water projects for the 10 villages within our section, donate 50,000 copies of branded exercise books to the education ministry and also sponsor initially, 5 persons to DASAC.

Samuel Ekah Hails Gov. Umo Eno On Akwa Ibom’s Readiness For Niger Delta Sports Festival

Samuel Ekah Hails Gov. Umo Eno on Akwa Ibom’s readiness for Niger Delta sports festival. Ahead of the Niger Delta Sports Festival in Uyo, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on NDDC and BRACED Commission, Apostle Samuel Ekah, has commended Governor Umo Eno for his support, which has positioned the state for a smooth hosting of the Festival.

Apostle Ekah gave the commendation on Saturday, after a tour of some facilities and venues for the Sports Festival.

Describing Pastor Eno as a sports-loving Leader, the Governor’s Aide expressed satisfaction at the state of the venues and facilities inspected.

He particularly thanked Governor Eno for seeing to the proper maintenance of the facilities which he described as unprecedented.

He said the Sports Festival will further place Akwa Ibom in the national scene, especially, given the excellent sporting facilities in the state.

“I’m so impressed with level of preparation ahead of the Niger Delta Sports Festival in our state. We’ve inspected most of the venues for the different games and I’m happy with what I’ve seen.

The facilities are all in good state and I can tell you that Akwa Ibom is ready to host that Festival. That is possible, because His Excellency the Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has put everything in place to prepare Akwa Ibom for a successful hosting of the event.

“The Governor himself is a leader who loves sports, so he’s doing so much to prepare the state for this very important event”, he said.

On the promise made by the Governor to reward Akwa Ibom medal winners during the Sports Festival, Apostle Ekah said; “that is a serious booster for Akwa Ibom contingents. You know the Governor is a promise keeper. The reward will be bumper, I’m sure. I’m appealing to our contingents to give their very best and ensure Akwa Ibom comes out as the winner. It won’t be bad if we host and win the game.”

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Apostle Ekah who appreciated the NDDC for the choice of Akwa Ibom as host for the Festival, congratulated the Managing Director of the Commission, Chief Sam Ogbuku, and the entire Governing Board, on the 25th Anniversary celebration of its establishment.

“We’re grateful to the NDDC for bringing the event to Uyo. Akwa Ibom as we know, is a very peaceful state and I know our visitors will enjoy their stay here. I’m sure they’ll find time to visit our various tourist sites, enjoy our rich delicacies and appreciate the beautiful work that our Governor is doing”, he said.

While expressing hope that the Sports Festival will help in the discovery of new talents, the SSA added that it will also foster unity amongst Niger Delta people and Nigerians at large.

Meanwhile, various sporting facilities were inspected at Ibom Hotels, Uyo Township Stadium, Dakkada Skills Acquisition Centre, Ultra Fit and the Basketball, Handball, Multi Court at West Itam.