Nzuko Ndi Abia Honours Cross River Lawmaker, Akiba
As part of celebration of this year's Christmas festivity and in a rare show of cross cultural affinity, the Nzuko Ndi Abia community in Cross River State has honoured a Cross River State lawmaker, Hon. Bassey Akiba.
Hon. Bassey Akiba is a All Progressives Congress lawmaker representing Calabar Municipality and Odukpani Federal Constituency of Cross River State.
The award presentation which took place at the lawmaker's residence along Asari Eso in Calabar Municipality in Cross River State attracted prominent members of Nzoku Ndi Abia.
The honour, which was at the behest of the Abia Community aimed to further cement the ties that exist between the Abia Community in Cross River State in particular and the greater Igbo community in the state.
Speaking during the presentation, the Nna Ndi Abia in Cross River State HRH Eze Fergustine Iro Eme said the award is based on the lawmaker's track record in public service.
"We decided to honour him because he knows how to control, save, guide, knows how to work with people a d has character
"Hon. Akiba has been accepted as a strong man who always does the right thing and this is why Abians in Cross River State gave him this award", he said.
Dr. George Uwaeke, the President General of Nzuko Ndi Abia, Cross River State justified the award saying the lawmaker has done a lot, created impact and also shown grace to the less privileged.
He said this award is to acknowledge his positive contribution to society and human development and will spur the lawmaker to do more.
In his response Hon. Bassey Akiba thanked Nzoku Ndi Abia for finding him worthy to be so honored.
"This means a lot to me. Coming here on a Christmas day to give me this award shows that you are in sync with what I am doing.
" For us to get to where we all desire, we need to work together and support each other. The business of governance needs our collective effort and I promise to carry everyone along irrespective of tribe at all times", he said.
1) HRH Eze Fergustine Iro Eme, Nna Ndi Abia
2) Hon. Bassey Akiba and the Nna Ndi Abia Community in Cross River State
2) Nzoku Ndi Abia, Cross River State presenting an Award of Honour to Hon. Bassey Akiba
