Engr. Edidiong Samuel

22/10/2024

Press Release: Appointment of Press Secretary

The Executive Chairman of Etinan Local Government Area, Uko Umoh , has approved the appointment of Mr. Otobong Nsekpong as Press Secretary (CPS).

Mr. Nsekpong holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism. His extensive media background includes serving as a correspondent for the Akwa Ibom Newspaper Corporation, Weekday Editor of Community Pulse, and Press Secretary to the Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly.

He has also worked as Personal Assistant to the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council, and Special Assistant to the Commissioner for Information and Communication. In 2017, he became the publisher of National Witness newspaper.

A seasoned journalist, Mr. Nsekpong brings a wealth of experience to his new role.
He is expected to coordinate all media activities of the chairman and other media events within the council.

This appointment reflects the Chairman’s commitment to fostering effective communication and transparency within Etinan Local Government.

Office of the Executive Chairman
Etinan Local Government Area
Date: 22nd October 2024

21/10/2024

Come and watch me play for group 3

11/08/2024

While little miss Rhema came to the church for the first time, our little ones were not left out in worshipping God in spirit and I truth at TACN Nung Ukot Itam
May the name of the Lord be praised... Amen

Happy sunday from us😘😘
📸 Edidiong Samuel

10/08/2024

Pius Emmanuel John will further PDP Progress in Etinan Chapter - Paul Ekpo ..As PDP Etinan Chapter Elects Pius Emmanuel John, Chairman

The Member Representing Etinan/Nsit Ibom/Nsit Ubium Federal Constituency, Obong Paul Ekpo has articulated that Pius Emmanuel John's emergence as Chapter Chairman, will further the progress of the Peoples Democratic Party in Etinan Local Government Area.

Congratulating him at the end of the Congress, the Member of Parliament expressed belief in John's leadership-capacity and his ability to successfully steer the wheels of the Party at the Chapter's level.

Obong Paul Ekpo advised him to entrench unity, harmony, peace and accountability in his tenure to enable him scale the hurdles of his new role.

He also charged him to be magnanimous in his victory by extending the olive branch to other contenders, to further the progress of the Party.

Furthermore, Ekpo admonished all Party faithfuls to support the new Chairman and members of the Executive for the continuous growth of PDP in Etinan Local Government Area.

Pius Emmanuel John had emerged the substantive Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Etinan Chapter at the end of the Chapter Congress held at the Party Office, located along Ekpene Ukpa Road, Etinan Local Government Area on Saturday, 10th August, 2024.

The PDP Congress was held across all the Chapters of the Party in Akwa Ibom State.

Popularly known as Paiko, Pius Emmanuel John was announced the winner by the Returning Officer, Idongesit Ituen having scored 36 valid votes.

Also in the team to conduct the Congress was Dr Emmanuel Mbang.

Media Unit,
Office of the Member Representing Etinan/Nsit Ibom/Nsit Ubium Federal Constituency,
National Assembly.
10082024.

06/08/2024

Happy bday brother... cheers to a better you

01/08/2024

23/07/2024

Congratulations brother and friend on your decision to represent your ward as a councillor. You've always had leadership qualities right from time and I have no doubt that you'll be one of the best councillors in your time. Success is yours my own very Concern brother. Cheers to greater heights...

12/07/2024

Congratulations brotherly for taking the bold step... may God bless your home.

11/07/2024

All is set for the 9th Area Convention of The Apostolic Church Nigeria, Nung Ukot Itam.

The Convention is slated for 12th to 14th July, 2024 at the Area Headquarters, 21 Idoro Road, Uyo by 6:00pm and 9:00am daily.

The theme for the event is "Season of God's Visitation" extracted from Genesis 18:10.

Ministers that will speak on different sub-themes of the central topic are also ready to reveal more on the "Season of God's Visitation".

We shall share with you, some insights into their ministerial journey and the expectations from the Convention.

Kindly follow us on Facebook Nung Ukot Itam Area Media Unit for updates.

02/07/2024

Paul Ekpo’s Bills to establish Federal Varsities of Agriculture, Health Sciences passes First Reading

…Urges House to intervene over constituent consultancy fee dispute

A Bill seeking the establishment of Federal University of Agriculture, Nsit Ubium, and another seeking to establish the Federal University of Health Sciences, Etinan, all in Akwa Ibom State, have passed First Reading at the House of Representatives, Abuja.

The Bills were sponsored by Obong Paul Ekpo (PDP - Akwa Ibom) representing Etinan/Nsit Ibom and Nsit Ubium Federal Constituency on Tuesday, 2nd July, 2024.

This Bill seeks to establish the Federal University of Health Sciences, Etinan, Akwa Ibom State as a training institution for the development of medical and health sciences, and makes comprehensive provisions for the management and administration of the University while the Federal University of Agriculture, Nsit Ubium, Akwa Ibom State is to offer academic and professional programmes leading to award of diplomas, degrees, postgraduate research and higher degrees in agriculture.

Speaking with newsmen after plenary, Ekpo said the proposed Agriculture University will develop and offer academic and professional programmes leading to the award of diplomas, first degrees, postgraduate research and higher degrees with emphasis on planning, adaptive, technical, maintenance, developmental and productive skills in agriculture, agricultural engineering and allied professional disciplines with the aim of producing socially matured persons with capacity to improve on those disciplines and develop new ones, and to contribute to the scientific transformation of agriculture in Nigeria.

He specifically noted that proposed health university will provide and promote sound basic scientific training as a foundation for the development of medicine and allied disciplines, taking into account indigenous culture, the need to enhance national unity, the need to vastly increase the practical content of student training, and adequate preparation of graduates for self-employment in medicine and allied professions.

Ekpo emphasized that partnerships with local businesses will provide a crucial link between academia and industry, helping to commercialize research and drive economic development.

Furthermore, he suggested that the existing facilities and structures in his constituency can be utilized to ensure a smooth transition and efficient use of resources.

Obong Paul Ekpo also submitted a petition for a constituent who had provided consultancy services to Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN Oron) but had yet to be compensated.

The petition, titled "Petition for Payment of Outstanding Consultancy Fee for Construction/Completion of Various Projects at Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron (MAN Oron)," highlighted the outstanding debts owed to the constituent for services rendered in 2011. These projects included the Auditorium complex, Library Resource Centre Complex, Male Hostel, Nautical Complex, and the Academy Master plan upgrade, among others.