Paulinus NTA
For more than ten hours, the riverine area of Ibekwe bubbled to life as it hosted eminent personalities to the historic coronation of Etebom Akpan Nelson Inyang as the clan head of Ikpa Ibekwe clan in Ikot Abasi local government area of AKwa Ibom state.
Earlier before crowning the clan head, Paramount Ruler of Mkpat Enin Local Government area, HRH, Etebom Akpan Ekpene expressed confidence in the character and personality of Etebom Inyang, even as he solicited continued support, prayers and loyalty to enable him discharge his functions effectively.
Responding, Etebom Akpan Inyang appreciated Ikot Abasi traditional rulers Council and Ikpa Ibekwe for finding him fit to lead them. He solicited continued support, prayers, suggestions and contributions, even as he promised to justify the confidence reposed in him.
Others who advised the new king were the 4th Ntisong of Akwa Esop Imaisong Ibibio, Obong P. J. Okon, Paramount Ruler of Udung Uko, Odidem Bassey Etim Bassey, and the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mkpisong Frank Archibong, who represented Gov. Umo Eno at the event.
The event climaxed at the conferment of Chieftaincy tittles on deserving personalities.
Former Minister and Senator, Udoma Udoma was decorated ‘Abai’ , Mr. Benjamin Okoko was decorated ‘Utuenikang’ , Managing Director of Hensek Integrated Engineering Services, Engr. Uwem Okoko bagged ‘Iberedem’.
Others were the Member representing Ikot Abasi, Mkpat Enin and Eastern Obolo Federal Constituency in the Federal House Of Representatives, Hon. Uduak Odudoh- ”Otuekong” , Chairman of Ikot Abasi Local Government Council, Hon. Ime Williamson Essien got ” Obong Emem’, Special Adviser to Governor Umo Eno on Political and Social Orientation, Barr. Kufre Udosen earned ”Ubok Udom”, while the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Frank Archibong was decorated ” Akwe”
The ALSCON School ground was filled to capacity as the crowd spilled over the Ikot Abasi road, causing severe traffic grid that lasted for hours.
Some of the faces spotted were Clan heads, Village heads in Ikot Abasi, Pioneer Majority Leader of AKwa Ibom State House Of Assembly and former Chairman of Ikot Abasi Local Government Council, Mkpisong (Barr) Uwem Ekanem, Vice Chancellor Of Obong University and foremost Professor of Criminology, Emmanuel Umana, former Member of The National Assembly, Dr. Akpan Micah Umoh, former Special Assistant the Deputy Governor, Pastor Udo Archibong.
Others were the Chairman of Uyo local government council and ALGON chairman, Uwemedimo Udo, former member of AKwa Ibom State House Of Assembly, Sir Udo Kieran Akpan, Leader of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Otobong Bob amongst others.
