UNYIME IDEM CONFERRED MKPO-UTO AKWA AFAHA TITLE
The member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, Rep. Unyime Idem has been conferred the title, Mkpo-Uto Akwa Afaha.
Mkpo-Uto is translated to mean the Treasured One.
Mkpo-uto Akwa Afaha is an Honorary Chieftaincy title bestowed on deserving sons and daughters as well as friends of Akwa Afaha Worldwide, a foremost socio-cultural entity in Akwa Ibom state.
Idem was conferred the title by the Enin Akwa Afaha Worldwide and Paramount Ruler of Onna local government area, His Royal Majesty, Edidem Raymond Timothy Inyang, during the official commissioning of the International Secretariat of Mboho Akwa Afaha Worldwide in Uyo.
Responding after his conferment, Rep. Unyime Idem expressed gratitude to Mboho Akwa Afaha Worldwide for finding him worthy to be honoured as Mkpo-Uto Akwa Afaha and promised to remain a good ambassador of the organization and Akwa Ibom state.
In his words “Mboho Akwa Afaha is a platform to unite the sons and daughters of Akwa Ibom state, especially those from Afaha extraction.
As a federal lawmaker, I will continue to sponsor and support legislations that will preserve the rich cultural heritage of Akwa Ibom state.”
The Ukanafun/Oruk Anam federal lawmaker, who is the chairman, House Committee on Public Procurement, is a recipient of numerous national and international awards.
The event was well attended by prominent sons and daughters of the state, as well as traditional rulers, including the paramount rulers of Etinan and Itu local government areas.
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