Akam Community Confers Chieftaincy Title on Papa Dorncklaimz
By Benjamin GBOR
The Akam community in Ikom local Government area, Cross River state, has conferred a Chieftaincy title OVARR KWI EDHICK OKHA (Chief of transparency, integrity and Truth) on Papa Dorncklaimz Enamhe, in recognition of his leadership qualities, commitment to community service, and long-standing contributions to peace building, youth development, and public administration.
Speaking after receiving the title, Papa Enamhe described the honour as a call to service rather than mere recognition, pledging to defend, promote, and advance the collective interests of the Akan people.
“You have given me an assignment. I am now a true born Akam nation. I will speak for Akam and fight for Akam. Akam will no longer be paralysed. What we have here can stand before the world.” he said.
Popularly known as Papa DC, Enamhe is a seasoned administrator, educationist, mediator, and motivational speaker with over two decades of experience in leadership and civic engagement.
He is the National President of the Association of Professional Negotiators and Mediators (APNM).
A lecturer at the University of Calabar, Papa Enamhe has also held several strategic government positions and is widely respected for his ability to bridge gaps, inspire young people, and build consensus across communities.
Community leaders said the title reflects their confidence in his capacity to strengthen unity, promote fairness, and reposition Akam for development and global relevance.
More about Papa DC Enamhe
Papa DC Enamhe has certificates in mediating in work place conflicts and peace building in London, Uk, Sancton, South Africa and Nigeria
He is currently the National President, Association of Professional Negotiators and Mediators (APNM)
Papa Enamhe has served in the government of Cross River State in different capacities, as fomer Chief of Staff to the Deputy Governor (HE, Chief John Okpa) in Governor Duke's administration, Special Assistant on Youth Matters to Governor Imoke, Senior Special Assistant on Communication and Branding to Governor Ayade in his first term and currently, he is the Special Adviser to the Governor on New Media.
Papa DC Enamhe is also a unionist par excellence who served Student Union in different capacities and in the political front too; he was the First President of NACRISS World Wide, Former President of NAACP, Former SRC President, Nigerian Law School, Abuja, Former President NANCRISS World Wide, Former NAOS President, Foundation Member of PDP/Convener, Secretary - Governor Duke's Inauguration Committee, Member- President Musa Yar'Adua's Inauguration Committee, Member- PDP Presidential Compaign Council for the past 10 years
Papa Enamhe, who is a Lecturer in the University of Calabar and was until recently the Executive Secretary-UNiCAL NUGA 2026.
Family life
He is married to his beautiful wife Pam and they are blessed with children.
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