It was a glamorous outing, as Essu Nlap Oro, a renowned socio-cultural organisation in Oro nation, yesterday, decorated Senator Ekong Sampson with 'Iyara', a symbol of Essu Nlap Oro traditional authority in honour of the Senator as an Oro friendly representative, in a ceremony held at the Shakespeare Hall, Watbridge Hotel & Suites, Uyo.

In his address, the international president of Essu Nlap Oro, Ulap (Pastor) Brightsolution Umoh expressed satisfaction over the humane disposition and peaceful nature of Senator Sampson and his Senate representation. He said the Essu Nlap Oro was pleased to be identified with the National Assembly man.

According to him, one of the corporate objectives of Essu Nlap Oro was to collaborate with government of the day for peaceful coexistence and attraction of development to Oro nation. Pastor Umoh hinted the above as one of the reasons for their visit - to cement a symbolic relationship between the organisation and the office of Akwa Ibom South Senator.

He cited focused representation in the Senate, bridge building disposition, the appointment of Oro son and community leader as Senior Legislative Aide in his office, donation of cars to his constituents, empowerment of over 700 constituents with business and educational grants - first of its kind in the district, as some of the other reasons the group deemed it fit to honour Senator Sampson.

Umoh equally highlighted others to include appointment of another Oro son as the secretary of the Senatorial Empowerment Committee, job creation at the federal and state government constituents across the district as well as facilitating the construction of a Computer-based JAMB Centre at St. Vincent Secondary School, Oti Oro in Okobo Local Government Area, among others.

In his response Senator Sampson commended Essu Nlap Oro for the honour bestowed him, describing Oro as a nation of elites. Senator Sampson, who is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Solid Minerals, stated that Oro was fully captured in his budget, starting from the installation of Street Light in Urueoffong/ Oruko, Civic Center in Udung Uko, installation Street Lights in Oron, Road Project in Mbo, as well as the already mentioned ICT Center in Okobo.

Senator Sampson assured that he will continue to facilitate more opportunities for his constituents, especially in employment, as well as well ensure that the region gained maximally as an oil producing area.

Senator Sampson thanked Governor Umo Eno for showing that he was a lover of Oro and commended Oro leaders for displaying team spirit in their conduct. Senator Sampson in appreciation of his membership, presented the sum of 1million naira in support of the organisation.

High point of the visit was presentation of the group's full regalia and paraphernalia as well as decoration of the national legislayor with 'Iyara' - a symbol of the Essu Nlap Oro traditional authority.


Media Unit,
Office of the Senator representing Akwa Ibom South,
25/04/2024

Essu Nlap Oro my foot, instead of you people to mount pressure on our appointed and elected Oro's sons and daughters to work for the actualization of Ibaka seaport, you are going on " a glamorous outing" that benefit only Essu Nlap Oro.
Oyei bari afang ki

I thought it is Oron like it's stated in some textbooks. When I saw Oro, what immediately came to my mind is Oro, Kwara state, a Yoruba town in North Central geopolitical zone.