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MEDIA PROFESSIONALS SALUTE SENATOR EKONG SAMPSON AS HE MARKS 2025 BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY

 

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A foremost Media Advocacy Group, the Association Of Eket Senatorial District Media Professionals, has Identified with the Chairman, Senate Committee On Solid Minerals and Senator Representing Akwa Ibom South ( Eket) Senatorial District, Senator Dr Ekong Sampson, as a marks his 2025 birthday anniversary, describing him as a bridge builder and the pride Of Akwa Ibom South ( Eket) Senatorial District.


The Chairman Of the Media Organisation , Elder Edet Okpo who spoke in Uyo On Sunday , September 21, 2025, On behalf Of the Board Of Trustees, Executive Council and Members Of the Association Of Eket Senatorial District Media Professionals, acknowledged the Outstanding Service, Patriot Commitment and immense contributions Of the distinguished Senator to the advance ment Of his Senatorial District, Akwa Ibom State and Nigeria.


Edet Okpo who is also the Editor- In- Chief Of the Scorecard Magazine, a medium that promotes transparency accountability and impact in governance, noted that Senator Ekong Sampson has not been found wanting in the trinity mandate of lawmaking, Oversight and representation.


" The unblemished record of dedicated public service, unquestionable democratic credentials and unmitigated commitment to the welfare of the people of Akwa Ibom South (Eket )Senatorial District by distinguished Senator ( Dr.) Ekong Sampson are highly commendable. We appreciate his tireless efforts and impact in representing our Senatorial district with passion and integrity.", Okpo noted.


The Media Professionals commended the robust legislative engagements Of their Senator, his intellectual depth and his passion in impacting constituents and communities which are seamlessly in sync with Governor Umo Eno's ARISE Agenda - that is also impactful and people-oriented. 


Elder Okpo said, Senator Ekong Sampson, being a versatile, thorough-bred, purpose-driven, accomplished politician and a quintessential leader, he is currently commissioning people - oriented projects he executed across the three federal Constituencies of Akwa Ibom South ( Eket) Senatorial District, while laying foundation for new ones expected to be commissioned before the end of 2025.


Speaking further, Okpo observed that in the red Chamber of the National Assembly, Senator Ekong Sampson has brought his vast, rich and varied experiences in legislative business to bear, thereby turning around the economic fortunes of his constituents and securing permanent employment in federal MDAs for some of his constituents seeking employment.


" We are glad that as a first term Member in the Nigerian Senate, Senator Ekong Sampson has emerged as a notable voice in the 10th Senate, becoming the Chairman, Senate Committee on Solid Minerals and Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Basic and Secondary Education. We pray God to expand his horizon, bless with sound health and long life as he continues to attract positive dividends of democracy to Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District ".

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