•Says youths constitute major share of beneficiaries
•Calls for united grassroots mobilisation for Tinubu, Akpabio, Eno, Idem, Udom
The Executive Chairman of Ukanafun Local Government Area, Obong (Hon.) Prince Uyo Ukpanah, has unveiled plans for a mega empowerment programme scheduled for November, with cars, motorcycles, cash grants and other packages lined up for beneficiaries as part of activities marking the second anniversary of his administration.
Ukpanah announced the initiative on Wednesday, October 28, at an enlarged youth stakeholders’ meeting convened by the Commissioner for Digital Economy at Dr. Frank Ekpenyong, at Ikot Okusung, Ukanafun.
He said the programme was part of his administration’s commitment to translating governance into tangible benefits for the people, particularly at the grassroots, where targeted interventions could make a direct difference in livelihoods.
The Chairman commended Governor Umo Eno for what he described as his impactful interventions in Ukanafun, noting that his administration was determined to complement the governor’s efforts by extending empowerment opportunities to more people in the local government area.
He stressed that the forthcoming programme was not merely an anniversary celebration but a deliberate effort to touch lives, support economic advancement and give residents greater opportunities to improve their lives.
Addressing the political direction of the area ahead of the 2027 general elections, Ukpanah called on Ukanafun youths to support the five APC candidates: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio, Governor Umo Eno, Member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, Hon. Unyime Idem, and Member representing Ukanafun State Constituency, Hon. Emem Udom.
He expressed confidence in the party’s prospects and urged the youths to sustain their mobilisation efforts in support of the candidates.
Ukpanah emphasised that youths would constitute a major share of the beneficiaries of the forthcoming mega empowerment, assuring them that the opportunities available under his administration would extend beyond the anniversary programme.
Other speakers were: Commissioner for Digital Economy, Dr. Frank Ekpenyong, Chairman, National Youth Council of Nigeria, Ukanafun Chapter, Mr. Edehudim Udoekpo, Former Transition Chairman, Hon. Godwin Ekpe, SA to the Governor on Humanitarian, Hon. NsikanAbasi Umoekpo, amongst other youth stakeholders.
