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Hon. Itoro Columba warns cattle rearers on abysmal destruction of farm produce in Ikono ....as Ikono women protest against invasion by herdsmen As part of palliative measures toward securing our farmlands against destruction and protecting of lives and properties from further havoc in the cradle city, Ikono council helmsman, Akparawa Itoro Columba, today issued strict warning to all cattle herders situating in Nung Ukim Ikot Etefia, to desist from causing mayhem against the farmers of Ntippe Ibibio and their farm produce. The locals have been protesting against the invasion of their farmlands by herders who don't only make rape advances at the women in Ntippe Ibibio community, but unleashed their roaring cattles to devour already planted crops with disdain; an unwarranted situation that left farmers with nothing to show for their labour. The fruitful meeting which held in his office at Ikono Local Government Council Secretariat in Ibiaku Ntok Okpo, also discussed ...

MOTION ON THE DEPLORABLE CONDITIONS OF IKOT EKPENE-UMUAHIA AND ABA-IKOT EKPENE HIGHWAYS LINKING AKWA IBOM AND ABIA STATES Senator Chris Ekpenyong( Akwa Ibom North West) Mr. President, Distinguished Colleagues, it is my pleasure and great privilege to present this motion to this hallowed chambers. The motion before this senate is on The Deplorable Conditions of the Ikot Ekpene – Umuahia and Aba-Ikot Ekpene Highways. These roads are major roads linking Abia and Akwa Ibom States. The motion seeks to draw The Federal Government’s attention to the bad conditions of these roads for urgent and swift intervention. Mr President, Distinguished Colleagues, Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene road was first constructed in the early 60’s shortly after Nigeria’s Independence, and since then subsequent Governments have not done significant developments on the road in terms of expansion and even routine maintenance. The Two States have tried within their limited resources to keep the road motor-abl...

Hon. Asuquo Nana Udo, the member representing Ikono State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, congratulates Dr. Mrs Glory Edet on her successful inauguration as a member of Akwa Ibom State Executive Council (SEC) praying that God will grant her wisdom  sound health and safety as she serves her fatherland. Below is the full message. I, on behalf of my family and the good people of Ikono State Constituency, heartily congratulate you, Dr (Mrs) Glory Edet on your successful Inauguration as a Member of the state cabinet by Governor Udom Emmanuel. Your reappointment by the Governor is not surprising, given the fact that you have distinguished yourself as a faithful, humble and hardworking servant, especially, in your earlier assessments with the state government. As Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare in Governor Emmanuel's first term, you left no stone unturned in ensuring that our women and children have a sense of belonging. Through ...

IKONO/INI REPRESENTATIVE FELICITATES IKONO CHAIR ON AWARD The Member representing Ikono/Ini Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. (Obong) Emmanuel Ukpong-udo has felicitated the Executive Chairman of Ikono LGA, Mr. Itoro Columba on his recent award as "Most Media Friendly Local Government Chairman" in Akwa Ibom State. The Honourable member posted a congratulatory message on his official Facebook and Instagram handles which read: "I wish to congratulate my brother, my friend and my Local Government Chairman, Mr. Itoro Columba, on his well-deserved recognition as the Most Media-friendly Local Government Chairman in Akwa Ibom State. Your numerous achievements are overly conspicuous and greater heights await you. Continue to soar". The award came following an online contest organised by Dakkada Ibom in which the Ikono Chairman, reputed for his superlative performance at the helm of affairs, came tops with 325 votes ahead of his cou...