Akwa Ibom government issues certificate of recognition to three traditional rulers

Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr. Udo Ekpenyong presenting certificate of recognition to traditional rulers in Akwa Ibom

By Nse Peter

The Akwa Ibom state government has issued certificate of recognition to three clan heads in the state.

The certificates were issued on Friday by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr. Udo Ekpenyong, on behalf of Governor Udom Emmanuel.

The traditional rulers who received certificates were the Clan Head of Ibesikpo, Ibesikpo-Asutan Local Government Area, His Highness Chief Nsidibe John Etuk; Clan Head of Ikot Ekpene Urban, Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area, His Highness Chief Obong Akpan Offong Udoidiong; and the Clan Head of Ibighi, Okobo Local Government Area, His Highness Offong Asukwo Jack Okwong.

The commissioner, Mr. Ekpenyong, congratulated the traditional rulers and appealed to them to continue to maintain peace in their domain.