10/05/2026
APPRECIATION MESSAGE
On behalf of the Leadership of Akwa Esop Imaisong Ibibio, I sincerely extend profound appreciation to the people and Local Government Chapters within Ikono-Ini and Itu-Ibiono Federal Constituencies for the overwhelming reception, solidarity, and unity demonstrated during the Re-evaluation & Assessment Tour.
Your presence and participation shows a deep commitment towards the preservation, promotion, and continuous advancement of our rich Ibibio cultural heritage. The tour is to strengthened our shared values of unity, identity, mutual respect, and collective responsibility as one people bound by history and tradition.
Special commendation is respectfully accorded to the Chief Security Officers - the Executive Council Chairmen of the respective Local Government Areas for their remarkable support, pragmatic leadership, and valuable contributions throughout the visitation. Your actions truly exemplify the admirable spirit of service and responsible representation expected of worthy Ibibio sons and daughters in positions of authority.
We also deeply appreciate our revered traditional institution, the Paramount Rulers (Mme Ete Iberedem Akwa Esop), Clan Heads, Village Heads, and members of the Traditional Councils, whose wisdom, hospitality, and fatherly guidance continue to uphold the dignity and pride of the Ibibio heritage. Your contributions remain invaluable to the preservation of our cultural identity and communal unity.
This tour was thoughtfully undertaken to reassess our collective impacts, rekindle meaningful interactions, strengthen cultural consciousness, and further promote enduring unity among the Ibibio people.
To our Chapter Chairmen, Officers and members (Mkpisongs, Atais, Ukai, AtaUko, & Uko of Akwa Esop across the visited Chapters, we commend your sacrifices, loyalty, coordination, and desirous passion throughout the exercise. Your steadfast support continues to inspire the vision of a stronger, progressive, and united Ibibio nation.
As the Re-evaluation & Assessment Tour continues to other Local Government Chapters in the coming weeks, the Leadership hereby urges all remaining Chapters and stakeholders to make adequate preparations for active participation and warm engagement as we collectively advance the cause of unity, cultural preservation, and institutional progress.
May the spirit of unity, service, and cultural pride continue to flourish among us for the benefit of present and future generations.
Thank you.
Signed:
Ntisong Pius James Okon
Ntisong IV, Akwa Esop Imaisong Ibibio
Akwa Esop Imaisong Ibibio
Akwa Esop Imaisong Ibibio
IBIBIO HISTORY
