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IKONO YOUTHS: BEACONS OF HOPE FOR A GREATER IKONO. By: Edet John Ibianang Ediene May I begin this piece with this simple advice from Jennifer Gayle, one of the finest Actresses in her time when she said “… be a guiding light, a safe harbor, a beacon of hope and a solid foundation for those around you” . Taking a lift from this goodly advice, it will be safe to conclude that as a youth and most importantly a fellow indigene of the geographical landmark known and called Ikono LGA, we are supposed to be “ beacons of hope ” to each other. The word, “beacon” has been variously defined to mean a different thing to different people depending on the context wherefor it is used. It is said to mean a signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy commonly of warning. It could be said to be a signal or conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore as a guide to mariners and other of such definitions. But permit me, for the avoidance of doubt and easy underst...

HON. ITORO COLUMBA: THE EXEMPLAR OF A RIGHTEOUS IN AUTHORITY _When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice … (Prov. 29:2a) The award winning chairman of Ikono LGA, Hon. Itoro Columba, in keeping with his campaign promise, had in the last two years dealt righteously with the people of Ikono irrespective of party affiliation and walks of life. This is evident in the life-touching empowerment programmes he had been and still organizing for the betterment of all his people. Testimonies abound from different political and non-political youth groups, elders Forum, traditional institutions, party stalwarts, women groups and most importantly the past Ikono LGC   Chairmen/Chairlady in their separate speeches and at different fora attesting to the unprecedented feats recorded by the Hon. Itoro Columba led Ikono Local Government Area. In one of the usual gathering of all sons and daughters of Ikono LGA, a past Council Chairman confirmed that they have all do...