ESIT EKET VICE CHAIRMAN EMPOWERS 100 ENTREPRENEURS WITH ₦100,000 EACH ON BIRTHDAY, BUILDS MISSION HOUSE IN MEMORY OF LATE WIFE

ESIT EKET VICE CHAIRMAN EMPOWERS 100 ENTREPRENEURS WITH ₦100,000 EACH ON BIRTHDAY, BUILDS MISSION HOUSE IN MEMORY OF LATE WIFE

The Vice Chairman of Esit Eket Local Government Council, Pastor Eddy Etangkanga, on Sunday, marked his 2026 birthday with the inauguration of the Lucy Eddy Etangkanga Memorial Mission House at the Apostolic Church, Assang District, Eket, and the unveiling of a ₦10 million empowerment initiative for 100 rural entrepreneurs.

Speaking at the ceremony, Pastor Etangkanga thanked God for his life and uccessful two years in office, describing the mission house as the fulfilment of a promise he made to his late wife, Lucy, whom he eulogised as his pillar of support and trusted adviser.

He also donated a brand-new keyboard to the church choir in appreciation of the church’s consistent support for him and his family.

The member representing Esit Eket/Ibeno State Constituency, Hon. Engr. Friday Udo; the Executive Chairman of Esit Eket Local Government Council and Mother of the Day, Mrs. Uduak Ikemesit Ikot; and the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Research and Documentation, Dr. Essien Ekefre Ndueso, commended the vice chairman for his faith in God, philanthropy and commitment to community development.

Commissioning the mission house, the Field Superintendent of the Apostolic Church, Eket Field Temple, Apostle Benjamin Okon, praised Etangkanga for honouring his late wife with the legacy project, describing him as a man blessed by God to impact lives, particularly those of the less privileged.

The ceremony, held at the Apostolic Church, Assang District, Atabong Area, Eket Field, Akwa Ibom Territory, featured the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mkpisong Frank Archibong, as Father of the Day. He was represented by his Chief of Staff, Dr. Tommy Enodien.

Archibong encouraged Etangkanga to remain focused and steadfast in his commitment to human development. He also urged the 100 beneficiaries to utilise their ₦100,000 grants judiciously to grow their businesses and improve their livelihoods.