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Etinan Federal Constituency Commits to Completion Agenda ..... As Onofiok Luke fetes constituency with N20m

 



Stakeholders in the People's Democratic Party in Etinan Federal Constituency have declared total support for the completion agenda of the Government of Akwa Ibom State led by Udom Emmanuel.


They made the declaration at the Stakeholders meeting/end of year get-to- together of the Federal Constituency convened by the member representing Etinan/ Nsit Ibom/ Nsit Ubium Federal Constituency, Mr Onofiok Luke at the home of Senator Effiong Bob in Ikot Ekwere, Nsit Ubium Local Government Area, Monday.


Political Leader of Uyo Senator Senatorial District Senator Effiong Bob described the meeting as first of its kind in the Federal Constituency. He commended Mr Luke for his ability to bring the three Local Government Areas to one place to give back during the Christmas period.


He said that the Federal Constituency fully endorse the completion agenda of governor Udom Emmanuel. Senator Bob added that at the appropriate time the Federal Constituency will speak in one voice. He charged members of the constituency to take advantage of the e-registration of the PDP and the continuous voter registration by the Independent National Electoral Commission.


Addressing the large audience, the convener Mr Luke said he was moved to give the cash donation of twenty million naira to the constituents given the harsh economy reality that has left many struggling to make ends meet. 


Luke reaffirmed his support for the completion agenda of governor Udom Emmanuel and moved a motion for the Federal Constituency to adopt his position. He said the government of Mr Emmanuel has been gracious to the Federal Constituency in  projects executed and appointment of sons and daughters into positions of authority.


He lauded the government for the rehabilitation of Etinan General Hospital, construction of Uyo- Etinan road and other roads in the Federal Constituency.


Stakeholders in the Constituency who spoke said that Luke has represented them well and thanked him for bringing back good to the constituency. They resolved that with the demise of the political leader of the Senator Senatorial District, Late Otuekong Idongesit Nkanga that Senator Effiong Bob is the new political leader.


The meeting had in attendance serving members of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly from the Federal Constituency, Mr Aniefiok Dennis, Mr Ifiok Udoh and Mr Otobong Bob, Chairmen of the councils, Mr Eric Akpan, Arc. Iniobong Orok, Party bigwigs Obong Paul Ekpo, Prof Nseabasi Akpan, Isantim Kenneth, former Speaker Anietie Etuk, Chapter Chairmen from the three Local Government Areas, Ward Executives and others.


Media Office

Etinan/ Nsit Ibom/ Nsit Ubium Federal Constituency


20/12/2021

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