My Neighborhood Watch #50 - Reporting Events Around us
The neighborhood has never been busier, happier, and noisier at the same time. It was the one year anniversary celebration of Gov. Umo Eno in office as governor of Akwa Ibom state.
This event took place yesterday, 29th May, 2024 at the stadium in discovery park. It was definitely one sight to behold as it was both colourful and joyful. This happiness also affected the sun which seemed to be at its highest shinning fervently bright with no intentions of taking a break.
As students of Etim Ekpo Congress in school, we were invited by the SA to the governor on student affairs, Cmr Wisdom Emmanuel, who also happens to be a past SUG (Student Union Government) president of University of Uyo. He instructed we all put on a white shirt for uniformity and so we did with exception of few who got the information late.
 I and other excos and members of Etim Ekpo students congress |  A picture with the president of Etim Ekpo student Congress. |
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The event had so many dignitaries present and so many performances. Though we arrived late due to unavoidable circumstances, we witnessed the Lively singing of Harrison.
Screenshot of Harrison performance from the video I made
The event which was well anchored by Barr. Morgan Ekanem had various representatives from almost all the local government areas. It also had the presence of the leaders from the three senatorial district, Eket, Ikot Ekpene, and Uyo.
This three leaders were given the opportunity to walk together (representing a unified Akwa Ibom state) to the stage to quickly present their goodwill message.
Some local government I could capture at the end.
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 | Nsit Ubium and Nsit Atai |
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 | Etim Ekpo and Abak |
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The governor also spoke on different areas of the economy, he addressed and appreciated the presence of all and specific people as well. He also donated gifts like buses and cash for various communities.
At the end of all activities, the national anthem (the newly re-adopted one of 1959) was taken and the event came to an end as the various dignitaries were ushered and accompanied by uniform men.
Before leaving, the SA to the governor on student affairs, Cmr. Wisdom Emmanuel expressed his delight at the turn up of every student and every one he invited. He then proceeded to make arrangements for our transportation back to our destinations.
 The student leaders speaking after the event |  A friend and myself |
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I also got to meet and know new people, though the sun was scorching, it was a time well spent.
Thank you, @xkool24 for organizing this contest. I'm inviting my friends; @uduak01, @nsijoro, @whizzbro4eva, @uduak3287 and @bossj23 to participate.
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The days that just passed by has lot of scenes of which one is the one you just shared. I would have loved to be there to capture some scenes. Anyways, you've given us the narrative of what happened. Wishing you best of luck
I was late to the party, so this isn't the entire story per se.
Thank you.
You must have had a lot of fun, this kinds of events are the type I love going to. You have given us a detailed and narrative information about how the event took place, success and best wishes
Thank you.
Asides the sun, it was fun, no doubt. I also love events like this as it make up a person's level of exposure and also brings you in contact with reputable people.