Henshaw Nyong in Uyo. August 19,
2020. 11:20am.
Consensus chairmanship aspirant
in Uyo Local Government Area in the forthcoming Council polls, Mr. Johnie
Ndukeebong, has pledged to run a government that will ensure every indigene of
the area benefit from the dividends of democracy in line with the Governor UDOM
Emmanuel's Completion Agenda.
Ndukeebong, popularly called
'Pope', was fielding questions from The TOWN CRIER Newspapers reporters in Uyo,
the State capital.
His words: “My covenant with God is, if He makes me chairman of Uyo Local
Government Council, I will ensure that everyone benefits from the government.
"To the
glory of God, I have demonstrated leadership qualities over time and I have
that assurance that if given the opportunity to serve, the Executive and
Legistive Councils will collectively change the face of grassroots governance
in Uyo local government."
The Ikot Ebido
Oku born politician divulged that, he decided to throw his hat into the ring
because of his desire to complement the good works of the state governor, Mr
Udom Emmanuel, at the grassroots, if given the opportunity to manage the
affairs of the local government.
"His
Excellency, the leader of our dear State; Mr. Udom Emmanuel, is humane and
committed to implementing projects that bear relevance to the needs of the
entire people of Akwa Ibom. Just like him, I am contesting to share with his
philosophy of leadership and selfless service," Ndukeebong hinted.
The
Chairmanship hopeful stated emphatically that as a grassroots man, he knows
where the shoe pinches Uyo people and will maintain a perfect relationship with
the stakeholders, traditional institution, the youth and women, in a manner
that has never happened.
"There
are innumerable sound leaders and women of substance in Uyo that we are ready
to tap from their wealth of experience.
"Don't
forget, a typical Uyo person is very intelligent and exposed. We have a good
number of technocrats, entrepreneurs, artisans and other professionals among
us. We will work with all these people, including that wheel barrow pusher on
the Street, the tricycle operator, market people and students, to sustain the
peace we are currently enjoying and deliver dividends of democracy to our
people."
Among other plans for Uyo
people, according to Mr. Ndukeebong is to create a harmonious atmosphere and
environment for business to thrive through the establishment of small-scale
industries, entrepreneurship and skill acquisition programmes.
"By God's grace and with
the support of our stakeholders and elders, we will empower the youths through
skills acquisition, assist our women with soft loans to improve their
businesses and harness the untapped abundant resources in Uyo...
We won't need to depend on what
comes from the federation account," he assured.
The Chairmanship hopeful
beseeched "all leaders and members of the PDP in the State to give
undiluted support to Governor Udom Emmanuel and PDP from the ward, chapter and
State level.
Meanwhile, the paper reliably
gathered that Johnie Ndukeebong is a strong member of the PDP and has immensely
worked over the years for the growth and development of the Party at all
levels.
Academically, the Chairmanship
hopeful first attended Government Primary School Ikot Ntuen Oku in Uyo Local
Government Area where he bagged his First Leaving School Certificate (FLSC).
He later proceeded to Government
Technical College, Ikot Ada-Idem in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area to
acquire his secondary education – where he obtained his West African Secondary
Certificate (WASEC).
In his quest to advance in
education, Johnie then moved to the University of Uyo to study
Physics/Electronics. He graduated in 1997 and proceeded to fulfill his
compulsory National Assignment where he served in Kano State during his
National Youth Service Corp.
After his Youth Service, the
business mogul ventured into automobile business- (buying and selling of cars
direct from Cotonou, and later ordered directly from the USA). He didn’t relent
effort; his passion for skill acquisition pushed him to learn Welding/Fitting
as an apprentice.
After successfully acquiring the
skill, it eventually turned out to be his profession. He has trained and
employed many, especially in the oil and gas sector.
Johnie is happily married to one
wife, Esitmbom and the marriage is blessed with six Children (3 boys and
3girls). Among the children, two are graduates and two studying in tertiary
institution, while other two are acquiring their secondary education.
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