ATI ANNANG ANNOUNCE NEW INTERNATIONAL EXEC. OFFICERS

Ati Annang International, the heartbeat of Anang nation has inaugurated its New International Executive officers. The event took place on the eve of Valentine's Day , Saturday (13/02/16) at a vibrant Annual General Meeting (AGM) which took place at Godswill Akpabio Hall,  Ukana, Essien Udim LGA Akwa Ibom State. 

The Newly elected International Executive Officers are:

1) Sir Udo Kirian Akpan, Leader, Akwa Ibom state House of Assembly, President 

2) Kufre Ekanem, Deputy International President, 

3) Rt Hon Aniekan Akpan, VIce President Africa 

4) Mrs  Uduak Olufemi, Vice President Diaspora 

5) Mrs. Gloria Inyang, Int'l Secretary,

6) Eseme Essien, Assistant Secretary  

7) Hon. Nse Ntuen, Organizing  Secretary

8) Mr Mfon Iwok PRO 1 , 

9) Victor Edu PRO 2, 

10) Mrs. Cecilia Ekinwot, Treasurer, 

11) Mr. Eseme Udoka, Financial Secretary

12) Mr Nsikak Afia, Welfare Officer, 

13) Prof Maria Ikorok, Auditor 1.  

14) Dr Anthony Umana, Provost

15) Aniedi Akpabio, Legal Adviser

16) Paul Udofia, Auditor 2

The immediate past Deputy International President, Barr Paul Idio, immediate past International Vice President Diaspora, Barr Uduak Ukpeh, immediate past International Secretary, Barr Ekaette Henry and immediate past Vice President Africa, Mr. Idongesit Ntekpere are now Board Of Trustees (BOT)  Members. The immediate past President serves as BOT Secretary. 

The International president  proposed the formation of the student wing of the organization and the completion of Ati Secretariat. 

The event was graced by His Excellency Governor of Akwa Ibom state, Udom Emmanuel represented by the Deputy Governor,  Obong Moses Ekpo. The President of Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio, Obong Monday EtokAkpan led other socio-cultural organizations in their full regalia to the ceremony; Ifigh Iwaad Ekid and Esu Nlab Oro, to show solidarity to Ati Annang. Other personalities who graced the occasion included; Elder Ben Udobia, Engr Sam Inyang, transition chairmen of Essien, Hon C. Udo, transition chairman Abak, Bar Emmanuel Udosen, that of Ikot Ekpene, Unyime Etim and Nsit Ubiom among many others.

Scholarships were awarded to 100 undergrads, and backpacks with books and other school items were issued to about 200 Primary School children in annang Land to help support the free education policy of His Excellency, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State. 

Other highlights of the event included traditional dances, comedy show and life band. In fact, it was a whole day event that came to an end at about 1.00am in the morning. 

Mfon Iwok

PRO