Benji Udobia and others have made Esit Eket proud -Dr. Ekanem F. John

BY ASSAM ABIA

The tremendous socio-political achievement of Esit Eket as a Local Government Area has been attributed to the leadership qualities of the political leader of the area, Elder Benji Udobia and a few others. 

Dr. Ekanem Friday John a budding politician and Chairmanship aspirant in the forth-coming Local Government election in Esit Eket made the aversion on Saturday October 1, 2016 during this year’s Nigeria Independence Anniversary Celebration in Uquo, Esit Eket. 

Ekanem said Elder Benji Udobia has over the years given the people of Esit Eket a crystal direction in politics and economic development, adding that the leader has made the people proud.

He described the elderstateman as a selfless man of integrity and a philanthropist of note who has touched the lives of many people, youths and widows of the area in various positive ways. 

“Esit Eket Local Government Area is one of the foremost politically advanced Local Government Area of the State because it is blessed with visionary leaders”, Dr. Ekanem said. 

The Chairmanship aspirant however admitted that elder Benjamin Udobia is not alone in the political success story of Esit Eket. He paid glowing tribute to the deputy political leader of the area, Hon. Bassey Dan Abia Jnr. a.k.a Badan for his accommodative style and brilliant forays in times of collective challenges and for his political sagacity which has resulted in his present appointment as a member of the Akwa Ibom State Judiciary Board. 

He also commended Hon. Imoh Udobia, Hon. Namso Robson, transition Chairman, Rt. Hon. Eddie Etangkanga, Chapter Chairman of P.D.P and Hon. Enobong Asubob for their contributions to the socio-political stability of Esit Eket. 

Ekanem thanked the State Governor, Deacon Udom Emmanuel for appointing Esit Eket sons as personal assistant and other portfolios in his administration but demanded for the slot of a commissioner from Esit Eket in his cooking cabinet.
 

He latter hosted party faithful to a dinner as his contribution to the celebration of Nigeria’s 56th Independence Anniversary.