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Afigh Iwaad Ekid Reaffirms Stance on Senate Zoning, Supports Senator Ekong Sampson for a Second Term – MEDIA TODAY
Afigh Iwaad Ekid Reaffirms Stance on Senate Zoning, Supports Senator Ekong Sampson for a Second Term – MEDIA TODAY
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Afigh Iwaad Ekid Reaffirms Stance on Senate Zoning, Supports Senator Ekong Sampson for a Second Term
– Within my stay in the Senate, Eket will have a University – Sen. Ekong Sampson
Afigh Iwaad Ekid, the foremost socio-cultural organization in Ekid nation, has reaffirmed its commitment to the principle of senatorial zoning in Akwa Ibom South and declared its support for Senator Ekong Sampson’s second-term ambition ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The organisation, led by its International President, Captain Willie Mbong, made the position known during a courtesy visit to the Senator, who happens to be a patron of the organization in Uyo, where it expressed confidence in his representation and called for sustained efforts towards the establishment of the proposed Federal University of Medical Sciences in Eket.
Captain Mbong described the proposed university as a landmark intervention capable of addressing the longstanding absence of a government-owned tertiary institution in the area, while expanding educational opportunities and stimulating socio-economic development. He is also called for the establishment of. Technical training center in the area.
Mbong reaffirmed the organisation’s position that the established zoning arrangement should be respected, noting that the principle of equitable political representation remains essential to fairness, political stability and mutual understanding among the constituent areas of Akwa Ibom South.
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Collaborating the position of the President General, the Vice President, Dr. Preferred John, lauded Senator Sampson’s performance, describing his representation as effective and impactful. He reaffirmed Afigh Iwaad Ekid’s unwavering commitment to the principle of zoning and equitable political representation in Akwa Ibom South, stressing that political rotation remained sacrosanct and must be upheld in the interest of fairness, inclusiveness and political harmony among the constituent areas. He explained that the organisation’s endorsement of Senator Sampson was anchored on confidence in his leadership and legislative contributions, while urging stakeholders to respect the established zoning arrangement as the 2027 general elections draw closer.
In his remarks, Senator Sampson appreciated the delegation for its confidence and support, assuring that the establishment of a university in Eket remained a priority. He declared that within his tenure in the Senate, Eket would have a university, expressing his determination to see the initiative become a reality.
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The Senator also highlighted some of his constituency interventions across the district, including doctors’ call rooms in Eket and Ikot Abasi, a CBT/ICT Centre at St. Francis Secondary School, Ikot Ataku, Eket, electricity reactivation in Okon Eket, a facility at Cottage Hospital, Ibeno, a Model Civic Centre in Ndon Uyo, ONNA, streetlight projects and several other interventions in villages in Esit Eket.
He also disclosed that his office had facilitated employment for over 60 constituents in different government agencies, assuring that more opportunities would be extended to deserving individuals, particularly within the Ekid communities.
In what he tagged (Bazaar), Senator Sampson further announced another tranche of a mega empowerment programme, stating that it would be rolled out in December, as part of efforts to deepen economic support, expand opportunities and improve the welfare of constituents.
He commended Afigh Iwaad Ekid for its commitment to unity, political understanding and the advancement of the area, assuring the organisation of his continued dedication to inclusive representation and sustainable development across Akwa Ibom South.
𝗜𝘄𝗮𝗮𝗱 𝗘𝗱𝗲𝘁 𝗘𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗜𝗻𝘁’𝗹 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗔𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗜𝘄𝗮𝗮𝗱 𝗘𝗸𝗶𝗱𝟭𝟮:𝟭𝟭:𝟮𝟲 
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