Monday, December 28, 2020

ITU FIRST LADY FETES PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED PERSONS

 


As Christian across the world celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, wife of the Executive Chairman of Itu Local Government Council and founder/President of Learning Disabilities Society of Nigeria (LDS) Mrs. Imaobong Etetim Onuk, last week feted physically impaired trainees and persons to a lavish end of the year party.

 

Mrs. Onuk who was represented by a former supervisor for health in Itu Local Government Council; Dr. Daniel Umoren said the organization will continue to strive towards ensuring that people with disabilities are heard, live meaningful, rewarding and fulfilling lives. She noted that despite any form of physical incapacitation, every human being deserves to live well and contribute their quota towards their respective societal growth, adding that disabled person would excel in that regard when encouraged by others.


 

The Itu First Lady thanked members of the board of trustees, consultants, professionals’, volunteers, donors and staffs of LDS who continually make huge sacrifices towards serving the most vulnerable members of the community.

 

In his remarks, the Team Leader of LDS; Mr. Isaac J. Sam described 2020 as a challenging year, particularly because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the negative impact it had on global economy. He observed that despite the limitations the organization stood firm in caring for people with infirmities and ensured the susceptible are given fair chances to excel in their chosen vocation.

 

Learning Disabilities Society of Nigeria is a Non-Governmental Organization with the sole aim of improving the livelihood and development of people with Disabilities from the Ages of 8-25yrs, especially people with Down syndrome, Autism, Hyperactive Behavior, physical Impairment, Hearing and speaking Impairment and the likes, through the provision of literacy skills, entrepreneurial skills etc. Inmates are put through skills acquisitions of various kinds including hair dressing, Catering, shoe making, Bag making and Tailoring


 

Others who graced the end of the year party for physically challenged include: Mr Iyah Onuk; Mr. Solomon Etuk, Mrs. Eno Ekwere and the presenter of the programme ‘Beyond Barriers’; Mr. Ubong Udoh.



Saturday, December 26, 2020

ITU LEADERS CALL FOR CONTINUED PEACE AND UNITY

 




Political office holders from Itu Local Government Area on Thursday called for concerted efforts towards ensuring that the people of the Area continue to live together in one accord and collectively actualize their dreams.

 

Addressing the crowd that gathered at Itu Local Government Secretariat, Mbak Atai for the end of the year/get together party, the Member representing Itu/Ibiono Ibom Federal Constituency; Rt. Hon. Dr. Henry Archibong said peace and harmony remains a panacea to meaningful development.

 

Dr. Archibong lauded Governor Udom Emmanuel and the Itu Council Chairman; Hon Barr. Etetim Onuk for their effort towards a more peaceful Akwa Ibom State and Itu Local Government Area respectively. He particularly extolled the Akwa Ibom State First lady; Mrs. Martha Udom Emmanuel for ensuring that Akwa Ibom women – including those from Itu Local Government are carried along in the scheme of things.

 

Similarly, the Member representing Itu State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly; Hon. KufreAbasi Ediddem while delivering his message thanked the people for their continued support and thanked the Governor for citing key developmental projects in Itu Local Government, citing the recent commissioning of the dry bamboo tissue company as an example.

 

Meanwhile, the Executive Chairman of Itu Local Government Council; Rt. Hon. Barr. Etetim Onuk has called on the people of the area to emulate the ideals of love and sacrifice, in line with the season. He said it was necessary to appreciate God for his benevolence thus far, adding that the Get Together is their own little way of saying thanks you to the people of Itu Local Government for their sustained and unflinching support.

 

The Leader, Itu Legislative Council; Hon. Mrs. Favour Ubaha who spoke on behalf of Honourable Councilors charged the people to remain united and support the government at all levels, a position which was corroborated by a former Council boss; Hon. Okon Etim Okon and Obonanwan Deborah Ekpe in their respective goodwill messages.

 

Highpoint of the event was the presentation of cash and other items to be shared across the 11 wards in the Local Government.