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18/12/2023

ICAN UYO AND DISTRICT SOCIETY ENDS YEAR 2023 WITH MAIDEN GET-TOGETHER PARTY
Featuring Indoor Games, Raffle Draws, Dancing Competition, Presentation of Prizes & Welcoming of Newly Inducted Members

By Emmanuel Ikpe

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) Uyo and District Society has brought her activities for the year 2023 to an end with a maiden get-together party which climaxed with presentation of gifts items to members who participated in different competition that added color to the epoch making occasion.

The jamboree which was held at the play grounds of the prestigious Ibom Tropicana Entertainment Center, Uyo the Akwa Ibom State capital on Saturday the 16th of December featured welcoming of Newly inducted members, speeches, indoor games, dancing competitions by participants which includes ICAN members, their spouses and children.

Declaring the event open, the chairman on the occasion, Elder (Hon.) Udo Sam Umoatan, FCA who is also the chairman of ICAN Uyo and District Society stated that the gathering became necessary to bring members and their families together to wine and dine to reduce stress of work overtime and refresh their minds for the works ahead.

While thanking God who have been with members in their various areas of assignments in the year 2023 to identify their hidden talents, noted that ICAN is a brand that cannot be hidden and "when you see us gather like this is because we recognize that brand and we are ready to promote that brand, so we gather here to celebrate the Christmas as ICAN family and I can assure you that next year edition will be bigger ".

Also speaking shortly after presentation of the newly inducted members into the profession, an elder in the profession, Chief Sunday Okon, FCA noted that the essence of every Accountant is to be a Chartered Accountant if they are to be relevant and graduated to become a fellow after 6-11 years of serious training depending if they are practitioner or not.
"But let me advise you today, if you want to be academician, you have to go back to school and have your Ph.D but if you want to be a Chartered Accountant, you must be in the practice, practice is what keeps the profession going."
" So qualifying to become ICAN members today is one thing, making relevant the qualification is another thing. So I welcome you and I urged you to keep the ethics of the profession because that is what makes you a Chartered Accountant and I asked you to do your best so that we will be proud of you as the future leaders of the profession in the state", says Chief Sunday Okon.

In her own admonition, Lady Apostle Eme-Ete Imuk, FCA recounted experience of her journey in the profession to became the first registered ICAN member at the time the Accountant General was the only member of ICAN in the District, advised the new members to upgrade their academic qualifications as having the needed academic qualifications had help her to become permanent secretary and acting accountant general of Akwa Ibom State.

According to her, passing ICAN exam is one thing, having integrity is another as some people would want to outsmart whereas slow and steady they say wins the race and therefore charged them to protect their integrity and should guide against illegal use of their signature, as it is what will speak well of them.
"The practice is broad, so as a Chartered Accountant, you can move to become Accountant General, a Governor or National Assembly members or you can serve as adviser to lawmakers on public accounts issues and for you to be able to function accordingly, you have to broaden your horison", says Lady Imuk.

On his part, Eld Eteyen Ikpong, FCA who observed that screening exercise for intending members always followed the ICAN guidelines without fear or favour, while welcoming them on board, advised them to be submissive and learn wherever they are posted to rather than running to where they will make fast money.

"Money is not the number one thing, but if you are willing to stay and learn you will rise to become who you want to be in the future, I retired as a full Director and I didn't mind that I started work under an OND holder even as a Chartered Accountant but I learned the job and along the line you will be posted to here and there and you will work and get your money ", Eteyen emphasized.

On her part, the 10th Chairman of ICAN Uyo and District Society, Deaconess Eno Akpan, FCA while describing accounting as a noble profession, noted that ICAN is still rigorous in nature and urged the inductees to aimed higher as there is more rooms at the top.
She placed great emphasis on self improvement as becoming member comes with high expectations from the group and the public.

Meanwhile, the Chairman of the ICAN Uyo and District Society, Elder (Hon.) Udo Sam Umoatan, FCA have stated that there is so much to gain from being a member of ICAN and therefore charged the new members to work towards identifying with activities of the Uyo and District Society as a necessity and contribute their quarters to promote, protect and develop the brand ICAN as professionals and practitioners, and urged members to guide against issues that will take them to Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) for questioning by protecting their names and ICAN as a brand.

Speaking with our reporter, one of the new members Ekemini Akpan, ACA expressed her thanks to God and leadership of the ICAN Uyo and District Society for finding them worthy to be full members of the Institute, "I feel so happy, I feel elated, I feel so honored and am very grateful to God to have been qualified to be welcome into ICAN Uyo and District Society as a member and I am ready to go further in my profession and qualifications".

The event commenced with an indoor games competition featuring, Ludo, Chess, Craft, Nsa Isong, Whot and Scrabble, and at the end, winners in the games competition were announced accordingly, Eteyen Ikpong - Nsa Isong, Ediomi Elvis - Whot, Iniobong Essien - Ludo and Joseph Okpoiso - Scrabble while Draft and Chess game ended inconclusive.
Highpoints of the get-together was presentation of gifts to winners of the game competition as well as those who participated in raffle draw who went home with different items too.

Reacting, the winner of the star prize, the Chairperson of the Society for Women Accountant of Nigeria (SWAN), the women wing of the society, Josephine Ebe, ACA who went home with a generating set having purchased a ticket of N1000, in an interview expressed happiness for the achievement, while commending the process as being fair, lauded the initiative of organizers of the get-together and prayed for greater heights for the organization.
Consequently, the secretary of the planning committee for the event, Mr Itohowo Pedro, ACA Mr. Itoho-owo Pedro, ACA while giving the vote of thanks, appreciated the leadership of ICAN UDS for the noble initiative. He also thank all the sponsors of the event. He went further to appreciate all the ICAN members and their wonderful families. He also acknowledged the enormous contributions of the Chairman of the Planning Committee, Mr. Gabriel Ukpeh, FCA and other members of the committee.

The maiden get-together party of the ICAN Uyo and District Society came and gone but the memory especially in the heart of the children and families of ICAN members will remain evergreen as it afforded the kids opportunity to catch fun at the children playground of Ibom Tropicana Entertainment Center while their parents exchanges good moments with fellow participants in dancing and more.

26/04/2023

07/01/2023

31/10/2022

2023: I will invest more in your welfare and security, A'Ibom ADC guber candidate promises electorates

The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC in Akwa Ibom, Arch Ezekiel Nya-Etok has promised to pay premium attention to the welfare and security of the people of the state than infrastructural development.

Nya-Etok made this known during interaction with a sociopolitical group, Akwa Ibom Voters' Forum at the ADC arena in Uyo the state capital at the weekend.
He said according to the constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria that the main function of government is to provide security and welfare to the citizens and not investment in frivolous infrastructures.
He said he is on a greater chance of winning the 2023 Governorship election going by his impeccable character, track record political calculus.

While disabusing the minds of the people's on perception from some quarters that their votes will not count, as the reason why the people failed to elect credible leaders and therefore urged his supporters to come out on the election day to cast their vote.

While hoping that the election is going to be free and fair, urged them not to succumb to any financial inducement from opposition and that with the new Electoral Act, chances of rigging is not visible, as result of the election will be transmitted in real-time from polling unit.
He promised to use his security vote as governor when elected to finance communities and villages across the state and offer assistance to widows, the poor and less privileged in the state.

Fielding question from Journalists, the ADC Governorship candidate, Arc. Nya-Etok used the forum to enlighten the electorates on the way to go, and frowned at excessive spending of resources in campaigns as he makes plan to embark on Ward to Ward campaign and commended EFCC and INEC on partnership to corp vote buying in the country ahead of the 2023 general elections.

Meanwhile, in communique signed by 30 coordinators of the group, the Akwa Ibom Voters'Forum says they have adopted the ADC governorship candidate, Arc Ezekiel Nya-Etok as their sole candidate for the upcoming Governorship election in the state.

According to the state coordinator of the forum, Hon Uko Matthew told our correspondent that the forum which is made up of eligible voters in the state is saddle with the responsibility of supporting a consensus candidate against the major and ruling parties that have failed in governance.

26/09/2022

A'Ibom at 35: Forum of PDP Ward Chairmen reiterates commitment to support Gov Emmanuel's succession plan
- hails Umo Eno, Enobong Uwah, Frank Archibong
By Emmanuel Ikpe

The Forum of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ward Chairmen in Akwa Ibom have reiterated commitment to stand with Gov Udom Emmanuel on his completion agenda and succession plan ahead of the 2023 general elections in the state.
The Coordinating Chairman of the forum and State Officer of the party, Obong Uduak Edim gave the indication while speaking with our correspondent in Uyo on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the state creation.

Obong Edim who expressed delight on the successful hosting of the epoch making occasion by the government and peoples of Akwa Ibom State, described the weeklong event as colourful and successful.

He congratulated the state governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel and his wife for their people oriented leadership since they came on board and noted that Akwa Ibom State under the leadership of Mr Udom Emmanuel have enjoyed peace, progress and development, which he believed will outlive his administration.
Obong Edim said beyond building of industries, road, and other infrastructures, Akwa Ibom at 35 under Mr Udom Emmanuel is the most peaceful state in Nigeria, that coupled with his effective leadership and service delivery, the state can never be the same again.
He thanked the Secretary General of Maintain Peace Movement (MPM) Prince Enobong Uwah who doubles as the Chairman Uyo Capital Development Authority (UCCDA), as well as the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr Frank Archibong for their efforts and support to the governor over the years and for the success of series of activities that heralds Akwa Ibom State 35th anniversary celebration which was marked with the theme: moving forward.

Obong Edim maintained that theme of the celebration was apt going by the need for the state to continue to be a shining light to many other states in the country beyond 2023.
According to him, for the state to move forward, there is need for Akwa Ibom people to continue to support the state governor on his completion agenda and succession plan without looking backwards.
For Akwa Ibom to continue to move forward, which he said is achievable as the people will ignore their detractors and pitch their tent with the PDP and vote for Pastor Umo Eno as the preferred successor of Mr Udom Emmanuel as governor come 2023, and all other candidates of the party in the general elections.
The forum of PDP Ward Chairmen which comprised of present and former ward chairmen in the state through their leader, Obong Uduak Edim have given the PDP governorship candidate in the state, Pastor Umo Eno assurance that they will stand by him to emerge victorious in the 2023 governorship election and beyond, with the believe that he is the only person who can move the state forward in time like this.

He therefore called on Akwa Ibom people, the political class and the electorates to mobilize their peoples, followers, and family members to rally support for the party and vote for Pastor Umo Eno to become the governor for the state to continue moving forward with peace, infrastructural development, human capital development amongst other things.

In the meantime, Obong Edim have congratulated Gov Udom Emmanuel on his appointment as the chairman of Atiku Abubakar Campaign Council and do believed that, That Same God who stood with him to succeed in successive elections will stand with him to win the 2023 presidential election, while expressing the confidence that Akwa Ibom is well represented in the campaign council.

26/09/2022

27/08/2022

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONER'S WIFE HOSTS ONIONG WEST WARD 1 WOMEN
..provides financial assistance to 150 grassroots women
..receives Award of Excellence from NCWS ONNA Chapter

Women and stakeholders of Oniong West Ward I, in ONNA Local Government Area, were in high spirits on Friday, 26, 2022, as they were hosted to a thank-you parley by the wife of the Honourable Commissioner for Economic Development, Mrs. Iniobong Emem Bob.

The event which took place at the residence of the Honourable Commissioner in Mkpa Eto village, also saw Mrs. Bob gifting financial assistance to 150 women across the three villages of Mkpa Eto, Ikot Edor and Ikot Iko Ibon that make up the ward.

The Commissioner's wife who was earlier in the day at the ONNA Council Secretariat for the chapter inauguration of the National Council for Women Societies was also honoured by the ONNA Chapter with an Award of Excellence "for her numerous contributions to the advancement of women in the local government area."

In response, she dedicated the award first to God, for His grace upon her life and secondly to her husband and daughter for their support and encouragement.

Speaking at the thank-you parley, the Commissioner's wife while addressing the large turnout of women and youths of the area, said the event was her way of specially saying thank-you to the women who according to her have been of immense support since her husband was appointed a Commissioner in the State.

She said, "it was incumbent upon her that from time to time she sits with the women to interact, show love and birth avenues that would help elevate the status of women in the ward and the local government."

Mrs. Bob while noting that this was the first in the series to come, took out time to praise the grassroots women for their massive and unalloyed support to the Peoples Democratic Party and the Governor Udom Emmanuel-led administration in the State, saying that with the quantum of developmental strides in the area, it was necessary for them to keep faith with the party and Pastor Umo Eno to sustain peace and development.

"I am here today to say thank you to my mothers, the grassroots generals for the massive support and love that has accompanied my husband's appointment as a Commissioner in the state. You have stood firm over the past few months with your unalloyed support and encouragement and so I've come to say that we are grateful. We appeal that you continue in this support," the Commissioner's wife said.

Mrs. Bob who was full of praise for the Governor's wife for being 'an exemplar in leadership for all Akwa Ibom women' said her non-governmental platform FEYReP has provided lifelines to so many vulnerable families in the area and the state at large.

Similarly, in their separate goodwill messages, a cross-section of ONNA female stakeholders such as the wife of Executive Chairman of Council, Dr. Mrs. Idoreyen Ekanem, wife of the member representing ONNA State Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Mrs. Ndifreke Nse Essien, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Women Mobilization, Rev. Mrs. Rose Wills and wife of the former Paramount Ruler of ONNA, Akwaobongawan Patience Akpabio Udo Ukpa, while thanking the Commissioner's wife for emulating the governor's wife in almsgiving, urged the women to continue in their support to the administration of Governor Udom Emmanuel and the Peoples Democratic Party.

They said this was the only political platform through which many positive developments would be birthed in the ward and local government area.

In a vote of thanks, Mrs. Enobong Frank, who is the PDP woman ward leader, poured encomiums on Mrs. Iniobong Bob for her sterling leadership since her husband became a member of the State Executive Council, saying they have never had it so good at the grassroots level. They promised to work with her at all times toward the success of the PDP government and the succession plan of the government.

The event was attended by the wife of the Paramount Ruler of ONNA, Her Royal Majesty, Nwaowo Raymond Inyang, mother of the Commissioner for Economic Development, Obongawan Margaret Udo Isang, and a friend of the family, Mrs. Ifiokobong Akan, the high point of the event was the massive defection of women from other parties to the PDP.

22/07/2022

Ebi Eno-Ibanga celebrates Prof. Nse Essien

The Registrar/Secretary to Council and Senate Akwa Ibom State University Dr. (Mrs) Ebi G. Eno-Ibanga, Friday felicitates the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Nse Essien on the occasion of his birthday.

In a statement, she signed and make it available to newsmen.

She said: “On behalf of the Governing Council, Management, Senate and the entire University Community, I heartily congratulate Professor Nse Essien, the Vice-Chancellor, Akwa Ibom State University on this memorable occasion of your birth anniversary.

Your calm, peaceful and fatherly disposition, excellent conflict resolution and crisis management skills have ensured that issues in the Institution are tackled with utmost focus and precision to their logical conclusion. Your positive contributions in various areas have also been instrumental to the growth and development of the University.

I, therefore, pray earnestly that God who sees deep into the heart will continue to surround you with His glory and grace, such that you will always prosper and succeed in all your endeavours.

Once again, kindly accept my hearty felicitations".

02/05/2022

2023: PDP Ward Chairmen lead by Obong Uduak Edim (Swagger) toes Gov Udom Emmanuel succession plan
- Assures state PDP chairman Eld Aniekan Akpan of total victory at the polls
By Emmanuel Ikpe

Forum of Ward Chairmen, current and former of the People Democratic Party PDP in Akwa Ibom says they have declared its unalloyed support for the Completion Agenda and Succession Plan of the state governor Mr Udom Emmanuel to produce a successor in the person of Pastor Umo Bassey Eno.
As contain in the resolution of the forum reached after an enlarged meeting on Tuesday 26th April 2022 at Clock 9 event place in Uyo the state capital, the group said
that they we are pleased to identify with Gov. Udom Emmanuel's succession plan and have accepted to work for its actualization in their various domain, as a sign of their love for him over his live torching projects in the state since 2015 and as a commitment to their avowed loyalty to his leadership.

The statements reads in part: "in view of the prevailing situations surrounding the political landscape of Akwa Ibom State and the need to put records straight and for the purpose of setting agenda for our members/stakeholders to ensure that the success of the 2023 general elections is guaranteed and achievable for the benefits of the party, PDP and the generality of Akwa Ibom people.

We the members and stakeholders of the Forum of Chair of Chairs, comprising of all the current and former Ward Chairmen of the People Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State, represented by Chairmen of the Forum from different local government areas and Federal Constituencies, having meet in several occasions with members and key stakeholders, as was convened by the State Officer of the Party, a former Chairman and current Coordinator of the Forum, Obong Uduak Edim (Swagger) have resolve thus:

(2) That as followers and firm supporters of His Excellency, the governor Mr Udom Emmanuel, who believes in the continuous industrialization of our state and jobs creation for our youth and the direction shown by him towards 2023 elections, we have accepted to toe the direction of Mr Udom Emmanuel towards his preferred successor, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno to become the governor of Akwa Ibom State comes 2023.

Going forward, the forum says that they have offer to work in their collective Wards with relevant stakeholders across the 31 LGAs of the State to ensure that the prevailing peace in Akwa Ibom State is maintain within the electioneering campaign period and beyond the 2023 elections, knowing very well that development and good governance can only thrive in an atmosphere of peace.

The forum says she understand that governor Udom Emmanuel was lead by God to choose Pastor Umo Eno as his preferred successor and expressed the believe that "That Same God" who stood with him to win in the era of "War Saw War", "federal might" mantra will stand by him to produce a successor in the person of Pastor Umo Eno come 2023.

While appreciating the governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel for his leadership qualities and industrialization drive, thanked the State Chairman of the party, Rt Hon Elder Aniekan Akpan for steering the wheel of leadership of the party well.
"even as we continue to uphold our avowed loyalty and steadfastness to the progress, unity and success of the People Democratic Party (PDP) in the state beyond 2023; We know that the state chairman of the party is a great leader, who have stabilized the party since assumption of office and we again assure him of our total support to clinch all round victory at the polls in the 2023 general elections for the party in the State", they added.
The forum said it also endorses Pastor Umo Bassey Eno based on his zeal for youth development and willingness to address issues with public interest in focus, expertise and enterprise achievement; that if eventually elected, Pastor Umo Eno will continue with the industrial policies of Gov Udom Emmanuel and sustain the much needed peace the state is enjoying now.

Consequently, the forum have called on all members of the Forum of Chair of Chairs, PDP officials, party members and stakeholders to align and support the party, PDP in the state, and to mobilize support for the succession plan of Gov Udom Emmanuel and vote for Pastor Umo Eno at the PDP primary and general elections come 2023.

These decisions taken with firm support for the party, PDP, Gov Udom Emmanuel succession plan and Pastor Umo Eno's 2023 governorship ambition was signed by 277 members out of 329 members cutting across the 329 Wards, 10 Federal Constituencies and three Senatorial Districts that made up the state.

20/04/2022

Forum of PDP Ward Chairmen Represented by Chair of Chairs across 31 LGAs in Akwa Ibom and all the former Chair of Chairs moves to garner support for Gov Emmanuel succession plan

The Forum of Ward Chairmen of the People Democratic Party in Akwa Ibom have moved to ensure Gov Udom Emmanuel Completion Agenda and his Succession plan sees the light of day.

Arising from an enlarged meeting of the forum in Uyo convened by the state officer of the People Democratic Party, PDP Obong Uduak Edim (a.k.a Swagger) who is the coordinator of the present and former Chair of Chairs said that they are pleased to identify with the governor's succession plan and the need for him to land well is sacrosanct.

Obong Edim, the state officer and former Chair of Chairs and Coordinating chairman of the forum thanked the state governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel for his leadership qualities and the state chairman of the party, Rt Hon (Elder) Aniekan Akpan for steering the leadership of party very well.

He therefore called on members of the forum to rally round the governor and the party to succeed by aligning with the party's decision towards the party's primary/2023 general elections as loyal party men.

He assured them that the forum will be more productive if they come together and remain committed, rather than sitting on the fence to watch.
The forum in their resolve to toe the direction of the governor to produce successor said they would meet with relevant stakeholders and members to streamline on the next line of actions.
BY EMMANUEL IKPE