PICTORIALS FROM CIVIC RECEPTION, CHIEFTAINCY CONFERMENT ON HON. YIBALA IYANG, YAKURR CHAIRMAN

On Friday, August 8, 2025, the Obol Lopon and people of Ekori community in Yakurr Local Government Area conferred the prestigious chieftaincy title of Obol Bkpeli I of Ekori, meaning King of Development, on the Chairman of Yakurr LGA and Chairman of Chairmen, Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Cross River State, Hon. Yibala Igiri Iyang.

The colourful civic reception and conferment ceremony attracted dignitaries from across the state and beyond, including Senator Eteng Jonah Williams, Rt. Hon. Alex Egbona, Hon. Cyril Omin, Hon. Aruku, Hon. Okon Ewona, APC State Secretary Petido, Prof. John Iyang, Prof. Godwin Igile, Chris Agbe who is Chairman of Ogoja LGA, Rt. Hon. Bassey Eko Ewa, Assoc. Prof. Ofem Inang, and High Chief Timmy Tom. Others present were Chief Patrick Iwara, Chief Utum Eteng, Special Adviser on Legal Matters Hon. Itaya, Hon. Peter Egba, Chief Johnson Igbo, various government appointees, and members of the traditional institution.