Mkpat Enin Council boss, Bassey tasks leaders to unite for development

From, Lovina Anthony, Akwa-ibom

The Transition Committee Chairman, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Mercy Bassey has tasked leaders in different political parties to unite for development.

Bassey made this known during in a press conference that took place at Watbridge Hotel Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital.

She however, unveiled the official logo of the council in a build-up for the celebration of the 35 years anniversary of the local government.

She further explained that the theme of the event; “Mkpat Enin at 35: Our Journey, Our Story,” would give the people an opportunity to reminisce their journey thus far and know whether they’ve made a remarkable progress within the years and the areas to improve on.

According to her, “The inspiration behind Mkpat Enin at 35 is to bring our people together, it’s about unity and development of our people. The reason for the theme is to guide us to ruminate our political journey so far and things we need to do.

“The event is a rallying point where we collapse our interest together for the development of our council. This wasn’t a one man’s idea but a collective ideas from my team.”

She recalled that the council earlier had stakeholders meeting where leaders of different political parties in the council gathered to forge a way forward for the council as the development of the council supercedes the personal or political interest of any indigene.

“We had the stakeholders meeting where all the leaders in different political parties attended. At that point it was clear that beyond politics we share the same vision, which is the development of our communities.” Bassey said.