…As Beneficiaries Call for More Support for him to Succeed
By Ekebo Ekanem
The Chairman, Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly Committee on Health, Elder Friday Iwok has commended the state commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Prince Uwem Ita Etuk for initiating a free medical services for the people in the area.
The Lawmaker stated
this while flagging off the programme and lauded the people of Ibesikpo Asutan
for coming out en-masse to part take in the free medical exercise.
Elder Iwok who is also the member representing Abak State Constituency in the State House of Assembly said the gesture was borne out of love Prince Uwem Ita Etuk has for them in ensuring that the people live a healthy life adding that the exercise will change the physical states of the beneficiaries.
The state commissioner for Health, Dr. Ememabasi Bassey called on the people of the state not to panic about Ebola Virus decease(EVD) noting that government has taken the necessary steps to stamp out the disease if there is any outbreak recorded in Akwa Ibom State.
Elder Iwok who is also the member representing Abak State Constituency in the State House of Assembly said the gesture was borne out of love Prince Uwem Ita Etuk has for them in ensuring that the people live a healthy life adding that the exercise will change the physical states of the beneficiaries.
The state commissioner for Health, Dr. Ememabasi Bassey called on the people of the state not to panic about Ebola Virus decease(EVD) noting that government has taken the necessary steps to stamp out the disease if there is any outbreak recorded in Akwa Ibom State.
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| Hon. Uwem Ita Etuk, Commissioner for Local Govt And Chieftaincy Affairs |
Represented by Dr.
Emmanuel Ekong, the Health Commissioner charged the people to always maintain
good hygienic environment which he said is one of the ways to prevent the
disease and also expressed appreciation to the initiator, Prince Uwem Ita Etuk,
urging the beneficiaries to adhere to the instruction of the prescription
drugs.
Speaking at the occasion, the state Commissioner for Local government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Prince Uwem Ita Etuk while addressing the beneficiaries said the exercise will impact positively on their system so as to keep them fit for engagement in their daily activities. He commended his teaming supporters for confidence and trust reposed on him and appealed to the people to give him the necessary support so as to enable him succeed. Prince Etuk pointed out that he will ensure that the welfare of the people of Ibesikpo Asutan was paramount in his agenda.
Speaking at the occasion, the state Commissioner for Local government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Prince Uwem Ita Etuk while addressing the beneficiaries said the exercise will impact positively on their system so as to keep them fit for engagement in their daily activities. He commended his teaming supporters for confidence and trust reposed on him and appealed to the people to give him the necessary support so as to enable him succeed. Prince Etuk pointed out that he will ensure that the welfare of the people of Ibesikpo Asutan was paramount in his agenda.
The event which took place recently at primary
health care centre, Nnung Udoe, Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area attracted
a total of 15 medical personnel contacted to handle the exercise who testified
that about three thousand citizens of the area will benefit from the programme.
The team leader of the exercise said the
free medical services team is consist of opticians, pediatrician,
Lab-scientist, Medical Doctors and dentist and prayed God to bless the initiator of the
programme abundantly.
While exchanging views with newsmen, the state Organizing Secretary of Peoples Democratic Party (P.D.P), Hon. Aniekan Uko commended Prince Uwem Ita Etuk for the gesture done on the people of Ibesikpo Asutan. He recalled that the last exercise of its kind took place in 2006. Hon. Uko maintained that if the Commissioner will be given opportunity to serve, he will deliver the dividends of democracy to the people most especially those at the grass root and solicited for the support of the people to government activities in particular and P.D.P in general even as the 2015 general elections draw nearer.
The flagging-off exercise was attended by members of the council, state Lawmakers, former council chairman, Youths, women and entire people of Ibesikpo Asutan.
One of the beneficiaries, Mrs. Nkoyo Bassey who spoke with our Reporter, thanked Prince Uwem Ita for the gesture.
While exchanging views with newsmen, the state Organizing Secretary of Peoples Democratic Party (P.D.P), Hon. Aniekan Uko commended Prince Uwem Ita Etuk for the gesture done on the people of Ibesikpo Asutan. He recalled that the last exercise of its kind took place in 2006. Hon. Uko maintained that if the Commissioner will be given opportunity to serve, he will deliver the dividends of democracy to the people most especially those at the grass root and solicited for the support of the people to government activities in particular and P.D.P in general even as the 2015 general elections draw nearer.
The flagging-off exercise was attended by members of the council, state Lawmakers, former council chairman, Youths, women and entire people of Ibesikpo Asutan.
One of the beneficiaries, Mrs. Nkoyo Bassey who spoke with our Reporter, thanked Prince Uwem Ita for the gesture.
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