By Aniefiok Christopher
The Village Head of Uyo in Offot Ukwa Clan, Uyo Local Government Area, Eteidung (Rev) Aniedi Edet Okon last Saturday held a thanksgiving service to celebrate the 9th year of his emergence on the throne.
The event held at the new Village Council Hall, along Akpakpan Street, Uyo also featured the inauguration of Women Executives for Uyo Village and the conferment of a chieftaincy title on the Managing Director of Bulletine Construction Company, Chief Faysal Harb.
Speaking on the essence of the event, the Village Head, Eteidung Aniedi Okon expressed gratitude to God for the visible developments in the community under his watch, adding that he has no regrets, 9 years after he took over the mantle of leadership in the village.
While commending citizens of the village, particularly, members of the Village Council for their support, evidenced in the numerous achievements of the council during his tenure, Eteidung Aniedi Okon said Uyo Village will continue to grow and attain enviable heights, with the support and cooperation of its renowned illustrious sons and daughters.
He charged members of the newly inaugurated women executives to show proof of their stewardship to the village, as he specifically urged the leadership of the women to regularly mobilise its members to keep the village council premises clean.
According to him, many establishments within the community were invited while raising funds for the construction of the new village hall, out of which, only Bulletine Construction Company responded with handsome donations, giving rise to the successful completion of the hall.
He, in appreciation, announced the conferment of Obong Iberedem Uyo title to the Managing Director of the company, who was represented by Hon Victor Brown, the Company’s Public Relations Officer.
Receiving the chieftaincy title, Hon Victor Brown said Bulletine Construction Company currently handling the ARISE Palm Resort, has so far enjoyed massive support from the people Uyo Village and that had motivated them to reciprocate the gesture, by rendering support towards the construction of a befitting hall for the village.
Brown, while commending the State Government for giving them the opportunity to exhibit their expertise and Uyo Village Council for the recognition, said Bulletine Construction Company will continue to do more for the people and government of Akwa Ibom State.
Apostle Uwemabasi Obot had earlier in his brief exhortation, charged citizens of Uyo Village to remain ambassadors of their respective communities as he prayed for the prosperity and progress of Uyo citizens and generations to come.
Meanwhile, a new executive committee has been inaugurated to administer of the affairs of women in Uyo Village, headed by the wife of the Village Head, Obongawan (Dr) Mfon Okon.
Among those who were administered with oaths of allegiance conducted by Barr Eno Inyang and Barr (Mrs) Eduekobong Udonde were Mrs Diana Sunday who had emerged as the Woman Leader, while Mrs Idiongomfon Augustine emerged as the Secretary. Also inaugurated for Uyo Central are Mrs Blessing Udoima, Assistant Secretary, Esther Godson, Financial Secretary, Rita Umoren, Treasurer among others.
Mrs Emeh Dick emerged as President for Nung Uyo Family, Augusta Inyang for Ikot Afia and Mrs Enewan Nyong as President, Nka Nkaiso Iban Akpayak, amongst other executive members.
Mrs Diana Sunday had in her acceptance speech, pledged to lead the women in humility to the leadership of the village, while soliciting for the cooperation of women in the village. She promised to give listening ears to suggestions and inputs from others in the community.
Goodwill messages were received from Apostle Victor Etim and Obongawan Mfon Okon who wished the women well in their future endeavours.