Ime Okon Takes Oath Of Office As Itu/Ibiono Ibom Lawmaker At NASS

The Member-elect for Itu/Ibiono Ibom Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon Ime Bassey Okon has been formally inaugurated into the 10th National Assembly as he took oath of Office and allegiance on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.

The ceremony attended by 359 out of the total of 360 members-elect of the respective Federal Constituencies was performed by the new Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas who administered oath of office and allegiance to the members.

The Itu/Ibiono Ibom Federal Lawmaker was amongst other 359 members inaugurated after four months of the February 25, 2023 national elections.

The visibly elated Federal Lawmaker said the event is to further emphasise his commitment to cystalize people-centric representation to deepen the root of democracy.

"Today, is a reminder of God's faithfulness and mercies upon my life. I will not forget in a hurry the many efforts put into this cause which has become a reality today. It is a win for the people of Itu/Ibiono Ibom Federal Constituency and I pray for the grace and enablement to live above the people's expectations."

Expressing his thought as one of the Members inaugurated to fill the 360 seats in the 10th House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ime Okon said the 10th Assembly will be a platform to present the needs of his Federal constituency to appropriate quarters using available statutory tools of the office. Hon Okon added that he will work in sync with other Federal House Lawmakers in Akwa Ibom State and at large to ensure goods are delivered to the people.

The event ended with a reception party at Brook Garden Gardens and Event Centre, Nile University road Jabi, Abuja.

Meanwhile, the new Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas polled 353 votes to emerge the winner of the Speakership election in the inaugural session of the 10th Assembly. The other contestants, former Deputy Speaker Idris - Wase and Sani Jaji, polled three votes each.

Media Unit,

Office of the Member Representing

Itu/Ibiono Ibom Federal Constituency, Green Chamber of the National Assembly, Abuja.

13062023.

Comments

Akwa Ibom Assembly Bans Sign-Out Celebrations, Orders Immediate Enforcement Across Schools

By Asuquo Edem The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has adopted a resolution calling for the immediate prohibition of all forms of sign-out celebrations in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions across the state, citing growing concerns over moral decadence, violence, substance abuse and other anti-social behaviours associated with the practice. The resolution followed the consideration of a Motion on Notice sponsored by the Member representing Esit Eket/Ibeno State Constituency, Hon. Udobia Friday Udo, during plenary. Leading debate on the motion, Hon. Udobia argued that while educational institutions are established to promote learning, discipline, moral values and responsible citizenship, the culture of sign-out celebrations by graduating students has increasingly degenerated into activities that undermine these ideals. According to him, what was once intended as a celebration of academic accomplishment has, in recent years, become synonymous with indecent dressin...

Breaking: A’Ibom Governor Removes Two Aides Amid Restructuring, Alleged PDP Links

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, has relieved two aides of their duties with immediate effect, the state government announced on Monday. The affected officials are: Joseph Jacob Ikpak, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Support Services Felix Ekuri, Special Assistant to the Governor on Neighbourhood Watch Their disengagement was contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prince Enobong Uwah, who described the action as part of the governor’s ongoing efforts to realign the machinery of government with the Renewed Hope and ARISE Agenda. The statement did not provide further details on the circumstances leading to their removal. However, it was gathered from multiple political sources that the decision may be linked to the aides’ alleged association with the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The claim has not been officially confirmed, and the government has not commented on the speculation. Political analysts no...

AKIRS secures N1.2b judgement against Ardent Energy Services LTD ....warns against tax evasion

The Akwa Ibom State Internal Revenue Service (AKIRS) has secured a landmark judgement against Ardent Energy Services Ltd, an oil servicing company operating in Akwa Ibom State. In a judgement delivered on July 3, 2025 at the Revenue Court of Akwa Ibom State, Uyo, by the Presiding Revenue Judge, Maureen-Idongesit M. Udoka, the court ordered the defendant to pay to the Akwa Ibom State Government, the sum of N1.2bilion, including penalty and interest on the principal sum. The judgement was in consequence to Suit No. Rue/77C/2022, filed by AKIRS. With this judgement, which is a major milestone in AKIRS tax compliance drive, the agency warns taxpayers to willingly comply to their civic obligations of always paying their taxes as and when due as there was no hiding place for defaulters.

The Empire Naija

Search This Blog