Speaker Luke commends Idongesit Ntekpere, describes him as a performing Lawmaker



By Mfonobong Ukpong

The Speaker, Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Barr Onofiok Luke has described the member representing Ikot Ekpene/Obot Akara state constituency in the House, Hon. Idongesit Ntekpere as a performing legislator.

He made the remarks on Thursday in Obot Akara during the constituency briefing and empowerment ceremony hosted by the lawmaker at the FIDA Secondary school grounds in Urua Offiong Etor Udo, Obot Akara his constituents. While thanking the people of the State constituency for the confidence reposed on the Assembly member, Speaker Luke who led members of the House of Assembly to the constituency briefing, said Idongesit Ntekpere has contributed enormously to the success of the sixth assembly. 


While acknowledging the various inputs of the legislator to bills, and motions passed by the House of Assembly, Barr. Luke specifically praised Hon. Ntekpere who is the Chairman, House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs for his sponsorship of the local government administration bill which was passed into law thus giving the legal framework for the smooth running of the current local government system in the state.

"We are very comfortable with Ntekpere's representation in the House of Assembly. Today, the legal framework upon which the local government rests on...that bill was sponsored by Ntekpere as lead sponsor and all us as co-sponsors. You have a good representative in the person of Idongesit Ntekpere".
Governor Udom Emmanuel who was represented by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Iniobong Essien, expressed satisfaction at the representation of Hon. Idongesit Ntekpere, and commended him for empowering his constituents. 
The Governor thanked the people of the constituency for supporting his administration, and pledged his commitment to the betterment of the wellbeing of the people.

On his part, the Chairman on the occasion, Dr. Chris Ekpenyong who is a former Deputy Governor said the people of Obot Akara were satisfied with Ntekpere's representation in the legislature, and assured him of the continuous support of constituents. 


Presenting his score card, Hon. Idongesit Ntekpere said he decided to host the briefing as his way of appreciating his constituents for giving him their mandate to represent them in the State legislature.

"After the first two years of my tenure as your representative in the hallowed chamber of the 6th Assembly, i consider it indispensable to remember your mandates, supports, prayers and immeasurable sacrifices which you gave to me, hence my coming back to brief, appreciate you and above all, thank the Almighty God for his divine guidance and wisdom through my legislative journey". 


The Assembly member used the opportunity to intimate his constituents on some of the bills and motion sponsored and co-sponsred by him among other achievements recorded by him within two years in office. 


High point of the ceremony was the presentation of numerous empowerment packages including 7 mini-buses, 5 tricycles, 11 cars, education grant of N100,000 each for 21 students and business support fund of N100,000 each to 21 beneficiaries drawn from Ikot Ekpene and Obot Akara. 


Other items dolled out to beneficiaries include, sewing machines and motorcycles. 


Other dignitaries who delivered good will messages at the occasion include the Senate Minority Leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio who was represented by the member representing Essien Udim state constituency, Sir. Nse Ntuen, PDP Chairman, Paul Ekpo, National Legal Adviser of the PDP, Barr. Emmanuel Enoidem, SUBEB chairman, Prof Maria Ikrok, Mr. Leo Leo Umana, as well as the Paramount Rulers of Obot Akara, Akuku Uwa Umo Adiaka and his Ikot Ekpene counterpart, among others. 


Also in attendance was wife of the Speaker, Dr. Mrs Uduak Luke who led members of Legislators Wives Association, LEWA, to the event.