26/08/2025
IBENO ENTERTAINERS CHART NEW COURSE AS FORUM EXECUTIVES ASSUME OFFICE
The Ibeno Chapter Executives of the Ibom Entertainers Forum were inaugurated on Monday, 25th August 2025, at Ulok Ulok Hall, Ibeno. The ceremony was conducted by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Entertainment Affairs, Mr. David Sergent, popularly known as Utang Akwa Ibom.
Speaking on behalf of the Executive Chairman of Ibeno Local Government Area, Hon. Mrs. (Dcns.) Glory Ekah Effiong, the Vice Chairman of Council, Hon. Pharm Ukpong Okon, conveyed the Chairman’s goodwill message and congratulated the newly inaugurated executives. He urged the leadership of the forum at the state level to ensure that the Ibeno chapter and its members are fully carried along in entertainment-related programmes and initiatives spearheaded by the government.
In his address, Mr. David Sergent (Utang Akwa Ibom) commended entertainers in Ibeno for their creativity and resilience, describing them as vital contributors to Akwa Ibom’s growing entertainment industry. He assured the executives of the state government’s readiness to work closely with all chapters of the forum to advance the sector and encouraged members to remain united, innovative, constructive and purposeful in their pursuits.
Responding on behalf of the new executives, the Coordinator of the Ibeno Chapter, Mr. Victor Ibok, popularly known as Soso Connect, expressed gratitude for the confidence reposed in him and his team. He pledged to foster unity among members, promote Ibeno’s creative industry, and strengthen the chapter’s collaboration with other stakeholders to expand opportunities for local talents.
The inauguration was attended by prominent personalities, including Engr. Michael Abakam, Managing Director of Azimarine and General Services Ltd.; Mr. Godfada Uko and Mr. Emmanuel Owuala, both Special Assistants to the Governor; Pastor Ab Isong, Dean of Coordinators of the Ibom Entertainers Forum; and Amb. Erastus Afia, Chairman of the Iwuochang Leaders Forum.
Signed:
Media/Publicity Unit,
Ibom Entertainment Forum,
Ibeno Chapter.
