Itu-Ibiono Ibom Forum Task Ime Okon To Perform Above Expected Mandate

Members of Itu-Ibiono Ibom Federal Constituency Forum, Abuja, has paid a courtesy call on the Member representing the area in the Green Chamber of the National Assembly, Rep Ime Okon.

The group led by the President, Elder Mfon Brooks, made the call earlier today in his Abuja office .

They prayed for their Representative, wishing him divine direction and ideas to live above the expected mandate of the people on him. They were also with the goodwill that during his tenure, God should enable him to succeed at all fronts and record positive impacts in the Federal Constituency.

The host, Rep Ime Okon appreciated the group for the gesture and called for their unwavering support in the task ahead. He added that he identifies with the worthy objectives of the group as he also welcomes suggestions which will help to advance his representation of the people at the National Assembly.

"I thank you for this timely visit and I urge for your cooperation in the task ahead. I promise to identify with you in your worthy objectives and I welcome suggestions which will help me to give the people of Itu/Ibiono Ibom effective representation in the National Assembly."

Media Unit,

Office of the Member Representing

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

17072023.

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