ANPA Week 2025: Planning Committee Inaugurated

ANPA Week 2025: Planning Committee Inaugurated

UYO – The Amalgamated Newspaper Publishers Association (ANPA), Akwa Ibom State, has inaugurated a Central Planning Committee to oversee its week-long event, ANPA Week 2025.

The committee, is chaired by Elder Patrick Albert, Publisher of The Cradle Newspaper/a former Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Chapter, and Comrade Iniobong Akpan as Secretary.

Other members are:

1. Comrade Amos Etuk, the immediate past Chairman of NUJ/SSA to Governor on Media/Publisher of The DailyNews Wire newspaper

2. Comrade Nsibiet John, current NUJ Chairman, Akwa Ibom Chapter/Publisher of The Ink Newspaper

3. Comrade Victor Ukpong, SA to the Governor on Local Media/Publisher of The NewsNow Newspaper.

4. Comrade Daniel Edon , Publisher of The Bubbles newspaper and Umoenotimes Newspaper.

5. Comrade Cyril Umoren, Publisher of The Orange Newspaper.

6. Comrade Eka Ette.

The Inaugurating of the committee took place on Thursday, September 11, at Ceedapeg Hotels and suites, Maitama-Ewet Housing Estate, Uyo.

In his short speech, the President of ANPA/ Publisher of The Eagle Eyes Newspaper, Pastor Osuini-Abasi Alfred charged all members of the committee to live up to expectation and ensure that the ANPA week 2025, is very successful and impactful.

According to the President, the committee is saddled with the responsibility of organizing a series of activities that will bring together newspaper publishers, editors, writers, and industry stakeholders to share ideas, network, and discuss pressing issues affecting the industry.

The ANPA Week 2025 will feature a range of activities, including:

1. Thanksgiving Service: A special thanksgiving service to mark the beginning of the event.

2. Road Walk.

3. Novelty Football Match.

4. Visit to Major Government Project Sites

5. Visit to Orphanage Homes.

6. Lectures, Seminar/Symposium.

7. Dinner/Award Night, where distinguished Akwa Ibom sons and daughters, including His Excellency Pastor Umo Eno, PhD., would be honoured.

In his acceptance speech, the Chairman of the Central Planning Committee, Elder Patrick Albert, thanked the leadership and board of ANPA for entrusting him with the responsibility of organizing the inaugural version of ANPA Week. He promised to deliver a historic event without fail and assured that the committee will work tirelessly to ensure the success of the event.

The inauguration of the committee marks a significant step towards promoting unity, development, and excellence in the publishing industry in Akwa Ibom State. With Elder Patrick Albert at the helm, the committee is poised to make a positive impact on the industry.

Source: Bubbles TV