AYADE MEGA TROPHY INAUGURATED BY ASU OKANG

The Commissioner of Youth and Sports Hon. Asu Okang on Wednesday 1^st November 2017 inaugurated the Ayade Mega Trophy Committee.

The inauguration took place in the Calabar office of the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the inauguration had the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, the Special Assistant on Sports, Special Assistant to the Governor on Youth Mobilization and other members of the committee in attendance.  Members of the committees include:

1. Hon. Effiom Effiwatt- Special Adviser to the Governor on Sports (Chairman)

2. Mike Ushie- FA Secretary

3. Mr. Ekanem Ekpenyon- Sports Commission (member)

4. Mr. Prince Agbor Onyi- SA to Commissioner (member)

5. Mr. Eno Okoi Samuel - PA Youth mobilisation Yakurr (member)

6. Mr. Felix Uke- PA Youth moblilisation Biase (member)

7. Mr. Undeshi David Ugar - PA Youth Mobilisation (member)

8. Mr. Kingsley Ongho Erim (member)

9. Egbung Egbung Odama (member)

10. Andrea Inyang - PA Media (member)

The Commissioner during his speech acknowledge the present of the press and other appointees and urge the committee to bring out the best in making sure Ayade Mega Trophy competition records a wonderful success and outing that will boost the sports activities in Cross River State.

 

The Chairman of the committee during his acceptance speech thanks the Governor and Commissioner of Youth and Sports and said they are very prepared, ready and able to actualize the dreams of the Ayade led Administration

The competition had a price tag of 1 million for the winners, 1^st  position will be given a Trophy and five hundred thousand naira, 2^nd  place will received three hundred thousand and 3^rd  place will go home with two hundred thousand respectively. 

Also speaking Asu Okang added that the Governor Prof. Ben Ayade will award the best player of the year, best behave team and highest goals scorer for the competition and four centers had been selected for the competition, they includes: Ikom, Ogoja, Obudu and Calabar. While in Calabar, we will have Calabar 1 and 2 centres respectively.

Finally, the competition is slated to hold on the 10^thof November to 3^rd of December across the 18 local government area of cross river state and all the talent harvested will be used to equip Rover of Calabar so as to bring back the lost glory of sport in cross river state.

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AYADE MEGA TROPHY INAUGURATED BY ASU OKANG

The Commissioner of Youth and Sports Hon. Asu Okang on Wednesday 1^st November 2017 inaugurated the Ayade Mega Trophy Committee.

The inauguration took place in the Calabar office of the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the inauguration had the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, the Special Assistant on Sports, Special Assistant to the Governor on Youth Mobilization and other members of the committee in attendance.  Members of the committees include:

1. Hon. Effiom Effiwatt- Special Adviser to the Governor on Sports (Chairman)

2. Mike Ushie- FA Secretary

3. Mr. Ekanem Ekpenyon- Sports Commission (member)

4. Mr. Prince Agbor Onyi- SA to Commissioner (member)

5. Mr. Eno Okoi Samuel - PA Youth mobilisation Yakurr (member)

6. Mr. Felix Uke- PA Youth moblilisation Biase (member)

7. Mr. Undeshi David Ugar - PA Youth Mobilisation (member)

8. Mr. Kingsley Ongho Erim (member)

9. Egbung Egbung Odama (member)

10. Andrea Inyang - PA Media (member)

The Commissioner during his speech acknowledge the present of the press and other appointees and urge the committee to bring out the best in making sure Ayade Mega Trophy competition records a wonderful success and outing that will boost the sports activities in Cross River State.

 

The Chairman of the committee during his acceptance speech thanks the Governor and Commissioner of Youth and Sports and said they are very prepared, ready and able to actualize the dreams of the Ayade led Administration

The competition had a price tag of 1 million for the winners, 1^st  position will be given a Trophy and five hundred thousand naira, 2^nd  place will received three hundred thousand and 3^rd  place will go home with two hundred thousand respectively. 

Also speaking Asu Okang added that the Governor Prof. Ben Ayade will award the best player of the year, best behave team and highest goals scorer for the competition and four centers had been selected for the competition, they includes: Ikom, Ogoja, Obudu and Calabar. While in Calabar, we will have Calabar 1 and 2 centres respectively.

Finally, the competition is slated to hold on the 10^th of November to 3^rd of December across the 18 local government area of cross river state and all the talent harvested will be used to equip Rover of Calabar so as to bring back the lost glory of sport in cross river state.

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CRSWBL BOSS CALLS FOR SUPPORT, AS SOCIO-CULTURAL GROUP AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP

The Chairman of Cross River State Water Board Limited, Ntufam Ekpo Okon has urged well meaning Cross Riverians, nay Nigerians to support groups whose activities engender societal development.

             Ntufam Okon made the assertion during of the scholarship/fund raising ceremony of Nka Ukpono Isong Efik, Efut Ye Abakpa, held recently at the Conference Room of the College of Health Technology, Mary Slessor Avenue, Calabar.

According to him: “What is worth doing is worth doing well. What has been done and identified to be right needs to be sustained and supported.”

“I think my experience today has given me more reason to support you. I urge others who have shared in this vision and other well-meaning Nigerians that the Association is deserving of our support,” Ntufam Okon enthused.

Presenting the award to beneficiaries, the former PDP State Chairman charged the beneficiaries to continue to be leading lights in their academic pursuit and not betray the trust that has been reposed on them by the socio-cultural group.

“For the children, among their peers, they have been identified for this kind of consideration. It is a special obligation to them that beyond even their families, a segment of the society has found them worthy of investment and therefore, expectations are high. Nobody invest without expectation. That means the segment of the society that has found you worthy of such investment is also expected of dividends of such investment, which would be largely to their own interest,” he remarked.

Receiving his award, Ntufam Okon also urged fellow recipients of the award to continue contributing to community development and capacity building for the younger generation.

“For us who have been so honoured, the same thing goes that to whom much is given, much is expected. Whatever was the basis for which we were recognized for this award, it is incumbent on us to do more to sustain whatever has given us this consideration,” an elated Okon added.

Earlier in his remarks, the Chairman of the occasion, Chief Edet E. Etim expressed delight in the Association’s gesture, adding that assisting children acquire education is like “building mansions in kingdom come.” He assured the Association of his support and called on them to keep on the good work.

In an address, the President of the Association, Ukpono Oton Felix Nakanda expressed delight in the Association’s achievement throughout its fourteen years of existence. Ukpono Nakanda stated that Nka Ukpono Isong Efik, Efut Ye Abakpa is poised to assist the younger generation acquire formal and informal education through its scholarship scheme, adding that they also provide support for the aged and orphanages. He solicited for more support from well-meaning individuals, corporate bodies and government for the sustenance of such projects in the future.

Articulating his views, the Special Assistant to the Commissioner for Information & Orientation and member of the Association, Ukpono Effanga Orok said the Association’s gesture has given him renewed hope for the future of the youths and the younger generation. He further enjoined youths to always engage themselves in profitable ventures and contribute their quota to the betterment of the society.

The event climaxed with award of scholarship to Daniel Maurice of Government Science School, Ikot Nakanda – Akpabuyo, Elisha Asuquo of Government Secondary School, Lagos Street – Calabar, felix Umoh Ekpo and Ntiero Ekpe , both of Government Secondary School, Uwanse – Calabar. Awards of excellence were also given to deserving members of the society who have blazed the trail in different endeavours and contributed to community development, notably the Chairman of Cross River Water Board Limited, Ntufam Ekpo Okon, the Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, Ntufam Edim Inok Edim, member of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon. Efa Esua, Sen. Prince Bassey Out, Hon. Alysus Ene (KSM), among others.

Kingsley Agim

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CRSWBL BOSS CALLS FOR SUPPORT, AS SOCIO-CULTURAL GROUP AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP

The Chairman of Cross River State Water Board Limited, Ntufam Ekpo Okon has urged well meaning Cross Riverians, nay Nigerians to support groups whose activities engender societal development.

             Ntufam Okon made the assertion during of the scholarship/fund raising ceremony of Nka Ukpono Isong Efik, Efut Ye Abakpa, held recently at the Conference Room of the College of Health Technology, Mary Slessor Avenue, Calabar.

According to him: “What is worth doing is worth doing well. What has been done and identified to be right needs to be sustained and supported.”

“I think my experience today has given me more reason to support you. I urge others who have shared in this vision and other well-meaning Nigerians that the Association is deserving of our support,” Ntufam Okon enthused.

Presenting the award to beneficiaries, the former PDP State Chairman charged the beneficiaries to continue to be leading lights in their academic pursuit and not betray the trust that has been reposed on them by the socio-cultural group.

“For the children, among their peers, they have been identified for this kind of consideration. It is a special obligation to them that beyond even their families, a segment of the society has found them worthy of investment and therefore, expectations are high. Nobody invest without expectation. That means the segment of the society that has found you worthy of such investment is also expected of dividends of such investment, which would be largely to their own interest,” he remarked.

Receiving his award, Ntufam Okon also urged fellow recipients of the award to continue contributing to community development and capacity building for the younger generation.

“For us who have been so honoured, the same thing goes that to whom much is given, much is expected. Whatever was the basis for which we were recognized for this award, it is incumbent on us to do more to sustain whatever has given us this consideration,” an elated Okon added.

Earlier in his remarks, the Chairman of the occasion, Chief Edet E. Etim expressed delight in the Association’s gesture, adding that assisting children acquire education is like “building mansions in kingdom come.” He assured the Association of his support and called on them to keep on the good work.

In an address, the President of the Association, Ukpono Oton Felix Nakanda expressed delight in the Association’s achievement throughout its fourteen years of existence. Ukpono Nakanda stated that Nka Ukpono Isong Efik, Efut Ye Abakpa is poised to assist the younger generation acquire formal and informal education through its scholarship scheme, adding that they also provide support for the aged and orphanages. He solicited for more support from well-meaning individuals, corporate bodies and government for the sustenance of such projects in the future.

Articulating his views, the Special Assistant to the Commissioner for Information & Orientation and member of the Association, Ukpono Effanga Orok said the Association’s gesture has given him renewed hope for the future of the youths and the younger generation. He further enjoined youths to always engage themselves in profitable ventures and contribute their quota to the betterment of the society.

The event climaxed with award of scholarship to Daniel Maurice of Government Science School, Ikot Nakanda – Akpabuyo, Elisha Asuquo of Government Secondary School, Lagos Street – Calabar, felix Umoh Ekpo and Ntiero Ekpe , both of Government Secondary School, Uwanse – Calabar. Awards of excellence were also given to deserving members of the society who have blazed the trail in different endeavours and contributed to community development, notably the Chairman of Cross River Water Board Limited, Ntufam Ekpo Okon, the Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, Ntufam Edim Inok Edim, member of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon. Efa Esua, Sen. Prince Bassey Out, Hon. Alysus Ene (KSM), among others.

Kingsley Agim

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