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ENOIDEM CHARGED ETIM EKPO YOUTHS TO THINK AND ACT POSITIVELY

..As Youths convene to mark new year celebration

…We’ll do more for Etim Ekpo under my regime -Ekpuk

By Davis Uyoakam

At Etim Ekpo council complex, Saturday, February 24, the youths of the area from various wards convened in a usual manner to mark the 2024 new year celebration. The supposed mini gathering which turned out an epoch event saw the attendance of all party faithfuls and political dignitaries from across the area. The gathering was indeed another reunion for the indegenes of the area, as it presented yet another ample opportunity for interactions with the people and their leaders, as well as identification of grey areas to be addressed.

In his opening remark, the PDP chapter chairman of Etim Ekpo, who also doubles as the council’s Vice chairman expressed appreciation to all members and stakeholders of PDP, for standing by him in the past eight years of his tenure as the Chapter chairman of PDP in Etim Ekpo, he furher reiterated the resolve of PDP as a party to continually portray justice, equity and fairplay in her dealings. Hon Dan urged for more supports from indigenes and party faithfuls to keep the party waxing stronger even beyond general elections.

Speaking onbehalf of Utut Annang clan, Obong clan, Utu Clan and Ikono clan where their respective clan leaders, The Honorary Special Adviser to the Governor on Economic planning Dr Felix Udofia, The Honorary special adviser to the Governor on Man-Power Development Mr Nkopuruk Ekaiko, Former Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Barr Nse Ekanem, and Mr UdoUrom spoke Respectively onbehalf of their clans. In their separate remarks, the clan leaders relayed the continuous supports of their people to the activities of the People’s Democratic Party in Etim Ekpo, adding that they’ll also continuously intimate their people not to derial from supporting the party, adding that they themselves will stand with the party at all times.

The chairman of council, Hon Ekpuk Eshiet in his goodwill message took out time to outline their achievement as transition committee since assumption of office in two months, while promising more to come. The chairman pointed out the numerous major road grading projects across the area, adding that the grading and refubishing of more roads are ongoing, empowerment of youths through handwork and human capital development as well as empowerment of woman through small and medium scale enterprises are also key in his administration. Ekpuk condemned the rascality of indegenes and urged them to be of good conduct, as the administration under his watch will not condone such ill- attitudinal behaviour.

The Akwa Ibom State commissioner for Science and technology Prof Imo moffat and Member Representing Etim Ekpo/Ika in Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly Rt Hon Mfon Idung also spoke In a separate goodwill message in the event, advising the youth of Etim Ekpo to remain steadfast and committed to a just course, urging for more supports to be able to deliver on the mandate reposed in them.

Speaking at the event, the political leader of Etim Ekpo and the immediate past National Legal advisor of PDP, Barr Emmanuel Enoidem (SAN) in his goodwill message took out time to advise Etim Ekpo youths to be useful to themselves by getting a skill. Enoidem, who has always empowered his people, made it clear that the only way you can be helped as a youth is to first help yourself, by having a legitimate source of income instead of depending on politicians who may later discard you. He expressed his readiness to support any Etim Ekpo youths who sets out on a reasonable adventure, instead of momentary pleasure.

Also Prominent among dignitaries in the event where Akwa Ibom state board members, Former council chairmen, past and Present supervisors, past and present party officials and all party faithfuls across all wards of Etim Ekpo.

The event came to a peaceful end after due disbursement of new year packages to all concerned indegenes of Etim Ekpo