On the 14th December, 2018, the people of Asang Nsit in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area, rolled out the drums for the 2018 ANADA DAY CELEBRATION, under the aegis of Asang Nsit Area Development Association (ANADA). It was a day prominent sons and daughters of Asang Nsit, men, women, the youth and even children, politicians from different political parties, members of the clergy, the traditional rulers and professionals from the community turned out in their numbers at Asang Community Hall, the International Secretariat of ANADA, to celebrate their achievements as a people.
During the occasion, notable individuals were honoured for their personal achievements and contributions to Asang Nsit Community. Some of these were post humous awards.
Those honoured at the ceremony were
Brigadier General Wellington Bassey
Arch Bishop Brian Usanga
Engineer Ita Elijah
Prof A.J.A. Esen
Major General Paul J.Isang (Rtd)
Major General David D. Enetie (Rtd)
During the ceremony, sixteen members of the Community being the first batch of beneficiaries of Ifiok Ye Uforo Foundation Empowerment Programme were presented with cheques for amounts ranging from #30,0000 to #100,000. The beneficiaries included men, women and the youth. The Chancellor, Prince Ime Obot, while advising the beneficiaries to make judicious use of the money, gave the assurance that more beneficiaries will be accommodated in the programme as the Foundation gets more funds. Consequently, he appealed for more donations to support the work of the Foundation.
While noting with satisfaction that the celebration was the last major activity of the Association for the year and that other scheduled activities had been successfully executed, the Crown Council rolled out the activities for 2019 and enjoined the people to continue to participate massively in future activities and programmes of the Association.
Enjoy the higlights of the event through the pictures below:
Col. Bassey Esen (Rtd), left, receiving a post-humous award in honour of his late father, Prof. A. J. A. Esen.
Major General Paul J. Isang (Rtd) receiving a plaque from Hon. Eric Akpan (right).
Hon. Eric Akpan, the Executive Chairman of Nsit Ibom, making a speech during the ceremony.
Mr. Iniabasi Ubong, reading the citation of one of the awardees.
Dr Udeme Udofia, about to present a plaque to one of the awardees.
Eteidung Sunday Henry of Ikot Ntan, standing in, on behalf of the family of late Engr Ita Elijah, to receive a post-humous award in honour of the late award winning engineer.
Another beneficiary of Ifiok ye Uforo Foundation empowerment programme.
Major General Paul J. Isang (Rtd), responding on behalf of other awardees.
Elder Okopide Akpan, BOT Chairman addressing beneficiaries of Ifiok ye Uforo Foundation empowerment programme.
Eteidung (Dr) Asuquo Ntuen, Village Head of Oboetim Ikot Ekong (left), on behalf of the family of late Arch Bishop Brian D. Usanga, receiving a plaque from Chief Eseme Akpan (Esma), in honour of the late Arch Bishop.
Some dignitaries on the High Table.
Hon Eric Akpan, receiving a plaque on behalf of one of the awardees, Major General David D. Enetie, from Dr Udeme Udofia (right).
Some dignitaries on the dance floor.
A beneficiary of Ifiok ye Uforo Foundation empowerment programme, being congratulated by his Youth Leader, Akparawa Aniekan Silas of Obontong Nsit.
The Chancellor, Prince Ime Obot, addressing beneficiaries of Ifiok ye Uforo Foundation empowerment programme.
Dr Ime Akpan, Chairman Planning Committee, ANADA DAY CELEBRATION, 2018, on the Dance Floor.
A cross section of Village Heads at the cereomony.
A cross section f women who attended the cereomony.
Prince Ime Obot, Chancellor ANADA, addressing the audience.
A cross section of women at the ceremony.
A beneficiary of Ifiok ye Uforo Foundation empowerment programme.
A prayer session for the beneficiaries led by Pastor Ubongabasi
A cross section of Village of Heads at the Ceremony.
A cross section of young ladies at the ceremony.
Another beneficiary of Ifiok ye Uforo Foundation, being presented for the award by Elder Okopide Akpan, BOT Chairman.
Some recipients of Ifiok ye Uforo Foundation empowerment programme.
A cross section of dignitaries on the high table during the ceremony.
Mr. Ekanabasi Ubong, who anchored the ceremony.
The Chairman of the occasion, Eteidung Sunday C. Ukpong, and other dignitaries on the High Table during the ceremony.
Hon. Imo Udo, addressing the audience at the ceremony.
Another beneficiary of the programme being congratulated by his village head, Eteidung Ini Udobong of Ikot Oku Nsit.
Hon. Imo Udo, giving his speech during the ceremony.
Some dignitaries on the dance floor.
First batch of recipients of Ifiok ye Uforo Foundation Empowerment Programme
A cross section of members of the audience at the ceremony.
Mr Ekanabasi Ubong, a member of the BOT, and the anchor of the ceremony.
The Chancellor, Prince Ime Obot, addressing the audience.
Another beneficiary of Ifiok ye Uforo Foundation empowerment programme.
Rev. Sylvanus Jumbo of Believers Assembly of Nigeria, Eket, giving exhortation during the Ceremony.
A cross section of women at the ceremony.
Col. Bassey Esen (Rtd), left, receiving a post-humous award in honour of his late father, Prof. A. J. A. Esen.
The Chancellor, leading others to the dance floor to celebrate ANADA.
Eteidung Sunday Henry of Ikot Ntan, receiving a plaque in honour of late Engr Ita Elijah, from Hon. Imo Udo (right).
A cross section of dignitaries at the Ceremony.
Eteidung Sunday Charles Etuk, the Village Head of Ikot Idem Nsit, addressing the audience at the ceremony.
The Chancellor, Prince Ime Obot, praying for the people.
A beneficiary of Ifiok ye Uforo Foundation empowerment programme being congratulated by his Village Head Eteidung (Dr) Asuquo Ntuen of Oboetim Ikot Ekong.
Chairman of the Planning Committee, Dr Ime Akpan.
Rt. Hon. Anietie Etuk, a member of the BOT, about to present a plaque to one of the awardees.
Dr Ime Akpan, Vice Chancellor II and Chairman, ANADA DAY CELEBRATION 2018 Planning Committee, welcoming guests to the Ceremony.
The Chairman of the occasion, Eteidung Sunday C. Ukpong, congratulating one of the beneficiaries of Ifiok ye Uforo Foundation Empowerment Programme.
A cross section of young ladies and women who attended the ceremmony.
The Chairman of the occasion, Eteidung Sunday C. Ukpong, making a speech.
A prayer session led by Pastor Ubongabasi.
The Chairman, Prince Ime Obot, addressing the beneficiaries of Ifiok ye Uforo Foundation Empowerment Programme.
