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AKHA Speaker Parleys Uruan Stakeholders, Restates Commitment To Development, Peace, Unity


Stakeholders from Uruan Local Government Area under the aegis of Uruan Elders' Forum, have described the Speaker of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Bassey, as a beacon of peace and unity.

The stakeholders, comprised of former lawmakers, Zonal and Ward Leaders, Party stalwarts and royal fathers, said the emergence of Rt. Hon. Aniekan Bassey as Speaker of the 7th Assembly as brought peace and harmony to Uruan LGA.

Speaking during the visit, the Political Leader of Uruan, Obong Peter Atakpo, lauded members of the 7th Assembly for choosing their son as Speaker and expressed hope that Rt. Hon. Aniekan Bassey will attract development to the area, using his good office.

Similarly, the Political Leader of Central Uruan, Engr. James Effiong, described the Speaker as a beacon of light, saying "we don't just have a speaker, but a Speaker that is working, a speaker that is uniting people and we are happy."

On his part, a former lawmaker from the area, Rt. Hon. Usenobong Akpabio, thanked God for the emergence of Rt. Hon. Bassey as Speaker of the State Assembly and urged the number three citizen to see his new office as a unifying factor in Uruan LGA.

Chairman of the Akwa Ibom State Roads and other Infrastructure Maintenance Agency, Prince Godwin Ntukude, urged the Speaker to carry the four zones of Uruan along in the scheme of things and  also ensure wide consultations in his decision making process.

Also, Chairman, Akwa Ibom State Board of Internal Revenue Service, Mr Okon Okon, commended the Speaker for hitting the ground running on assumption of office.

Responding, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Bassey, while thanking the Elders for their support since his emergence as the Speaker, hinted that he will host a Town Hall Meeting before the year runs out and revealed that the event is aimed at identifying problems faced by his constituents.

Speaker Bassey said he remains committed to ensuring peace and unity among his constituents, and appealed for cooperation from the stakeholders to enable him succeed in his assignment.

"I am so humbled and elated today. Let me specifically thank you for this visit. I have heard all you have said, there is nothing I need now than good advice and with good advice, we will move Uruan and Akwa Ibom State forward", he said.

He said the 7th Assembly, aside from making people-oriented laws, is committed to developing rural communities across the state. 

"As lawmakers, we have agreed to return to our various communities to know what issues our people are facing, so we can address them.
Personally, I will have a Town Hall meeting, where we will meet with the four zones in Uruan. There is peace in the 7th Assembly and the people are happy", he stressed.

"God knows why he kept me. I keep on saying that I wasn't better than those who sought for the same office, but your prayers saw me through. Since I assumed office as the Speaker, I have had great support.

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