Skip to main content

GOV EMMANUEL RECEIVES EXCELLENCE RECOGNITION FROM US CONGRESS

GOV EMMANUEL RECEIVES EXCELLENCE RECOGNITION FROM US CONGRESS


 Uduak Inwang, Texas.


The Governor of Akwa Ibom State Mr. Udom Emmanuel has been honoured by the United States Congress for his industrialisation policy in the State.



The award was presented to the Governor by Senior Chief Deputy Whip of  the United States House of Representatives and an influential member of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee during the 32nd Annual Convention of Akwa Ibom Association of Nigeria (AKISAN), USA Inc, 2019, which took place at the Houston Marriott Westchase, Houston Texas, over the weekend.


The award was recieved on behalf of the Governor by the Secretary to the State Government Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem.


Congresswoman Sheila Jackson who is currently the U.S. Representative for Texas' 18th Congressional District currently serving in her 13th term in the House, appreciated the efforts of the  Governor for turning Akwa Ibom State into an industrial hub and a destination of choice for investors.


Delivering her speech, she also appreciated the President of AKISAN, Lady Margaret Itauma for putting together such a great congregation of persons with one mind, "As the founder of Nigerian Caucus in the State Congress fighting for Nigerians in the United States, I encourage all of you living in the US to fill out your Census forms because one who is not counted is not here and he's not heard", she added.


She extended the warm greetings from the United States Congress to the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel, describing him as a Leader and an agent of change who has turned Akwa Ibom State around and added that  Governor Emmanuel is a remarkable example of capacity in democracy, prosperity, peace and opportunity for all.


Responding, the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem representing the Governor, appreciated the United States Congress for the support and lauded Congresswoman Lee for championing the cause of Africans, Nigerians and Akwa Ibomites in particular.


Dr Ekuwem stated that the Government looks forward to a sustaining the relationship the States enjoys with the US Government, being home to the leading U.S oil giant- Excon Mobil.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

BREAKING: APC Unveils 57-Member Campaign Council for Ekiti 2026 Governorship Election

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has announced the composition of its Campaign Council ahead of the 2026 governorship election, appointing key political leaders and stakeholders across the state to coordinate the party’s campaign structure. According to the list released by the State Chairman, Barrister Sola Elesin, a total of 57 members have been appointed into the council. Leading the council is Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, the Senate Leader, who will serve as Chairman, while Hon. (Barr.) Sola Elesin will function as Vice Chairman. Other members of the council include: Senator Chief Yemi Adaramodu Senator Cyril Fasuyi Hon. Akinlayo Davidson Kolawole Hon. Akintunde Rotimi Hon. Adeniyi Rufus Ojuawo Hon. Abiodun Omoleye Hon. Femi Richard Bamisile Hon. Steve Fatoba Mr. Dele Alake Mrs. Atinuke Oluremi Omolayo He Biodun Aluko He Modupe Adelabu He Paul Alabi Rt. Hon. Adeoye Aribasoye Rt. Hon. Bolaji Olagbaju Senator Dayo Adeyeye Senator Biodun Olujimi Senator Bode...
1 comment
Read more

With or Without Defection, You Have Won - Fayose Tells Oyebanji in Ikere

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, on Tuesday stirred the political atmosphere in Ikere Ekiti as he openly declared that Governor Biodun Oyebanji has already secured victory in the coming elections, with or without fresh defections into the ruling party. Fayose spoke at the defection event of Engr. Henrich Akomolafe in Ikere Ekiti, where political leaders and stakeholders gathered in a show of unity. Addressing the Governor directly, Fayose said: “Your Excellency, anybody who wants to join this party to genuinely support you is welcome. I will personally encourage them especially those who will not give you a hard time. He, however, made it clear that the Governor’s political strength does not depend on defections. “Without people decamping, the Governor has won his election. Without people decamping, the President also has won his presidential election. We are only respecting ourselves.” Fayose stressed that the overriding interest of political actors in the s...
Post a Comment
Read more

President Tinubu Affirms Oyebanji’s Second-Term Ticket in Birthday Message, Silences Speculations

December 21, 2025  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has put to rest lingering beerpalour speculations around the Ekiti State governorship ticket as he openly affirmed that Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji has secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination for a second term. The affirmation came on Saturday in a birthday message issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, as Governor Oyebanji marked his 58th birthday. In the congratulatory message, President Tinubu not only celebrated Oyebanji’s personal milestone but also clearly stated that the Ekiti governor “has already secured the All Progressives Congress’ nomination to contest for a second term in office in 2026.” The presidential acknowledgment effectively douses the wave of rumours and political conjectures, making the rounds by followers of a disqualified aspirant over the APC ticket in Ekiti State. President Tinubu, in the message, reflected on Governor Oyebanji’s lo...
Post a Comment
Read more