The Church at Heptapegon in Israel is where Jesus performed the miracle of feeding 5, 000 people with just five loaves of bread and Two fishes brought in a lunch box by a little boy, the miracle by Jesus here points among other lessons to the fact that all things are possible with God.

In the Church at Heptapegon, over 2,000 years ago, Jesus Christ gave a simple command to his disciples; ‘go and share it to the people and the small boy’s lunch of five loaves of bread and two fishes was enough to feed 5, 000 people and 12 baskets of leftover were picked up by the cleaners.

It is strongly believed that, that positive spirit has not left the Church and is still potent till date. The Dakkada philosophy of the Udom Emmanuel led administration in Akwa Ibom state is not just another slogan in the state but more of a spiritual command that can be spiritually discerned and understood physically, mentally, etc.

Dakkada, beyond the literary meaning (stand up); tickles the consciousness of an Akwa Ibomite to the fact that in Akwa Ibom State natural endowments and intellectual acumens abound therefore with the right mentality; everything within man’s ability is possible.

The Special Assistant to the Governor on Diaspora Matters, Mr. Joe EtukUdoh, who led the first batch of Akwa Ibom people to Jerusalem on pilgrimage told the New Media Team that the Dakkada symbol was discovered at the Church of Heptapegon after the morning devotion on the third day of the spiritual exercise, prayers were offered for the success of Dakkada as a divine command and spiritual rebirth to the people of the state.

According to him, the moment when the symbol was discovered, the atmosphere in the Church was electrified, uncontrollable joy busted into celebration; singing and dancing could not be contained until it culminated into intense prayers for the success of the Dakkada creed in the state and the administration of Governor Udom Emmanuel. It is about going higher, breaking new grounds, conquering more territories.

It is a philosophy that pinches every Akwa Ibom man and woman to ask himself or herself, "Am I there yet?” "Have I reached the peak of my career?" "What is it that I ought to do that I have not done to be the best?" Dakkada challenges everybody, even the government to be alive to its sacred duties and to keep to its part in outstanding public service.

With all these, it can best be said that Dakkada has a spiritual undertone, the state Governor Mr. Udom Emmanuel surely took out time to seek the face of God on how to Lead Akwa Ibom people and the answer from God was; “Tell My People to rise to the faith of Greatness”.

However the Dakkada symbol got to the Church at Heptapegon, it is a clear indication that DAKKADA meaning Arise has been a cry of Grace before the God of Israel whom we believe in and that same God is the God of Akwa Ibom State.

As the people rise to the faith that all things are possible through God all things will made Possible. This all important spiritual command, is a clarion call for all to key into, to seek self-discovery and rediscovery, pursue God’s given potentials and make the best out of it.

A call, to see the vision of Dakkada beyond Gov. Udom Emmanuel but, as an Akwa Ibomite, Oh AkwaIbomites, Arise and Shine for the Glory of the Lord is Upon you. AKWA IBOM DAKKADA!

Source: http://www.wetinhappen.com.ng/akwa-ibom-pilgrims-discover-dakkada-symbol-in-the-church-at-heptapegon/

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