Village Councils Inaugurated In Itu LG

…As Paramount Ruler Calls For Diligence and Accountability

The Paramount Ruler of Itu Local Government Area; His Royal Majesty, Edidem Edet Akpan Inyang has advised members of the village Councils to be diligent, upright and transparent in the discharge of their duties, this he said would help strengthen the bond of unity and encourage peaceful coexistence and ultimately lead to a better society. He made call during the swearing-in ceremony for Chairmen and members of village Councils accross the Local Government, held at the Main Council Hall, of Itu Local Government Secretariat, Mbak Atai.

While addressing the newly inaugurated persons, the traditional ruler called on them to use the rare opportunity given them to impact positively on the lives of their people. He also urged them to be humble, accommodating and fair to all, adding that they have the opportunity to write their names in gold, within the 2 year tenure of that office, even as he wished them well. Edidem Akpan Inyang expressed confidence that the Itu Traditional Rulers Council remain committed to building a better society for all and pledged to remain fair and just to everyone, even as he charged all to desist from acts capable of bringing disunity and conflict.

Speaking on behalf of the inaugurated official, the Chairman, Nnung Ukot Itam Village council, Chief Effiong Oku Mkpong expressed gratitude to the Traditional Rulers Council, for the opportunity given them and promised to join hands with relevant arms or governance to enhance growth and stability in the communities.

Also speaking at the event, the Executive Chairman of Itu Local Government Area, Hon. Barr. Etetim Onuk, who was represented by the Council’s Secretary, Prince Samuel Essien, congratulated members of the newly inaugurated village Councils and charged them to continually strive to make the society a better place, by upholding the rule of law, at all times and doing only those things that would attract positive dividends. He admonished them to partner with Government and its agencies at all levels to ensure sustainable peace and development in their respective community.

Chairmen of inaugurated Village Councils include; Bassey Asuquo Idem; Ikot Abiyak, Owoidihe Essien Akpan; Ikot Eka-Iko, Mr. Okokon Okon Edet; Obot Itu, Nse Ekot Akpan; Ikot Akpabio, Elder Kubanga Effiong Umo; Mbak Atai, Mr. Ita Etim Bassey; Nwut Usiong, Eno Edet Akpan; Ntak Inyang, Mr. Henry Bassey Ekong; Ikot Annie, Chief Okon Asuquo Okon; Ikot Andem, Mr. Okon Akpan Idiong; Ikot Ebom, Mr. Edet David Uyoh; Odu Itu, Mr. Effiong Asukwo Bassey; Ikot Ukop and Deac. Effiong Okon Mkpong; Nung Ukot Itam.

Others are; Mr. Gabriel Philip Asuquo; Akon Itam, Cletus Mathew; Mbak Ikot Oku, Mr. Asuquo Edet Ibitam; Afia Isong Itu, Mr. Ufford Asuquo Jacob; Odiok Itam, Mr. Unen Okon Etok; Ikot Uso Akpan, Pastor Ime Effiong Udoekong; Afaha Obong Itam, Mr. Bassey Eyo Ndem; Ema Itam, Daniel Okon Utuk; Atai Ibiaku, Shepherd Abraham God’spower Bassey; Efi Itam, Christian Okon Udoette; Ikot Abasi Itam, Mr. Offiong Okon Akpan; Mbak Obio Itam, Mr. Ephraim J. Bassey; Ikot Antuen, Mr. Asuquo Okon Edet; Esine Ufot and Mr. Joseph Umoh Effiong; Ikot Essia.

Also sworn -in as Chairmen of Village Councils are the following; Mr. Asukwo Edet Akpan; Ikot Essien, Mr. James E. Etukudo; Afaha Udo Uko, Mr. Effiong Eyo Orok; Uyo Itam, Mr. Idongesit Edet Udouwah; Ikot Obio Enang, Prince Victor Patrick Akpan; Mbribit Itam, Michael Ubon; Ika Oku Iboku, Iwat Nkereuwem; Enen Atai, Mr. Victor Etim Usoro; Ekritam Akpan-Obong, Elder Ime Okon Bassey; Ikot Emien, Mr. Inyang Akpan Inyang; Ikot Onoi, Elder Gabriel Enam Usanga; Mbiabong Itam, Elder Eyo Okon Akpan; Obot Etim, Sunday Joseph Sunday; Mkpeti Itam, Mr. Imo Ededem Udo; Adang Itam, Ukpabio Okon Essien; Ikot Ntu, Mr. Asuquo Edet Ekpenyong; Ntiat Itam, Pastor Ekwere Okon Itiaba; Ikot Udo, Pastor Umoh Edem Willie; Ibiaku Ikot Obong and Comrade Bassey Bassey Away; Ikot Obong Edong.

The event was also witnessed by the Honourable Councillor representing ward 5, in Itu Local Government Legislative Council; Hon. Otobong Ekong, the Special Adviser on Boundary and Chieftaincy Affairs; Mr. Daniel Edem Archibong, Itu/Ibiono Police Area Commander, ACP Edogbanya and the D.P.O Oku Iboku police division, SP Dunama