…Village head appreciates Governor for appointment, pledge support for Udom’s govt.

The Special Assistant to the Governor on Grassroots Reorientation, Mr Joseph Okon has taken reorientation campaign of the present administration to his own village.

The reorientation campaign which took place last Sunday at Ikot Essien Nsit, Nsit Atai Local Government Area was well attended with eminent sons and daughters of the community with and outside the state were all present.
Addressing the gathering, the Governor’s aide thanked his people for a warm reception and for coming out in larger number to celebrate with him despite the short notice.

According to him, the aim of the visit was to identify with his people and intimate them on government programmes, and the need for the people to support the administration of Deacon Udom Emmanuel being the right leader for Akwa Ibom at this time. He commended the people of Ikot Essien Nsit for the massive support they gave to the governor during the last election which he said the governor has acknowledged it through his appointment and others.

He noted that Akwa Ibom people are blessed to have Deacon Udom Emmanuel who is God fearing as a Governor, particularly in the present economic realities in the country. “Even with the dwindling economy faced by the country, Deacon Udom Emmanuel has clearly demonstrated prudent management of resources, and has been able meet all his obligations ranging from prompt payment of salary to workers, providing critical infrastructures, and creating jobs for the people which other states are unable to do”.

He stressed that for the youths of the community to benefit immensely from the ongoing industrialization programmes of the state government, they should acquire the needed skills that will make them eligible to benefit from the foreign investments that the governor is bringing to the state.

Mr. Okon made a strong case for education, and called on the people to take advantage of the free and compulsory education in the state by encouraging their wards to go to school. He used the opportunity to debunk the rumour going round that Governor Udom Emmanuel has canceled the free and compulsory education initiated by the immediate past administration. He said “Governor Udom Emmanuel inherited the programme and he is sustaining it, because the governor knows the important of education”.

The governor’s aide maintained that the only primary school in the village which is currently in a sorry state will be rehabilitated by government immediately the commencement of the next phase of school rehabilitations, and assured them that the only road in the village will be constructed as they continue to keep faith and support governor Udom Emmanuel.


He used the occasion to preach peace, unity, and mutual respect for leaders among the people of the community in order to achieve progress and development. Mr Okon called on youths to shun all forms of criminalities and violence to make the village attractive for investment.

Also speaking, the Village Head of Ikot Essien Nsit, Chief Sunday Andrew Udoh while welcoming their sons during the solidarity visit to the people of the community described the appointment as well deserve and meritorious.
He specially thanked the Governor for finding an indigene of the village fit for the appointment, saying that God has begin to shower his blessings on the people through their son (Mr. Joseph Okon). The monarch further describe the appointment as the right choice that will bring development to the village, adding that within few months in office Mr Okon has given a good account of himself as a leading light.

The village head expressed optimism that the appointment is the beginning of more blessings to come, and that sincere people Mr Joseph Okon like him are needed to contribute their quotas to the development and progress of Akwa Ibom State and Ikot Essien Nsit in particular.

Chief Sunday Udoh assured the governor that with this gesture shown to the community, Ikot Essien Nsit will always support his administration to complete eight years in office. Adding that come next election, Ikot Essien will give Udom Emmanuel 100 per cent vote.

On his part, the Protocol aide to the governor who is also an indigene of the village, Mr Ernest Francis Idem commended the people for their support, and assured them that the governor has notice their patriotism which will be rewarded with development and more empowerment.
He called on the people to continue in their support for the governor who is sincere and God fearing man, and they will be adequately rewarded. He charged the youths who did not go to school to be interested in skill acquisition in order for them to key into the industrial agenda of the governor.

In their separate speeches, a Former Councilor, who represented Ward 10 in Nsit Atai Legislative Council, Hon Ini Mbat; the Ward Chairman of Ward 10, Mr. Okon Jerome; The former Ward Chairman of the Ward 10, Mr. Uko Asuqwo Akpan; the Transition Member, Nsit Atai Local Government Area, Mr. Ime Sunday Etukudo, Engr Aniefiok Idem- a PDP stakeholder, Obonganwan Eno Sunday Samuel; the Youth President of Ikot Essien, Chief Emmanuel Joshua, amongst other speakers, thanked God for visiting the people of the community through the appointment of their sons into the present government by Deacon Udom Emmanuel.

They equally appreciated the Governor, Deacon Udom Emmanuel for recognizing the good works of their sons, which according to them leads to the appointment.
The people declared their continuous support to the leading political Party in the state, PDP, saying that PDP is the only political party the guarantee meaningful development and progress in the state. They urged all to support the party and as well work for the common interest of PDP in order to achieve more dividends of democracy.