Akwa Ibom State Government set for strategic partnership with NGO’s.
…..Info boss calls for greater public participation in provision of social welfare.

This position was made known during a courtesy Visit by Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS) on the Hon Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Comrade Ini Ememobong in his office on 1st November, 2021.

The Information Commissioner commended the Vision of ECEWS and the good works they have been doing in making the society a better place for all. He said, ” We need to grow the consciousness that people should find a way of helping others and not just themselves”

Comrade Ini Ememobong stressed the need for adequate publicity on the projects and programs of ECEWS, as the people need to hear more of positive stories as typified in what they do, compared to a world where negative stories are given wider publicity. He posited that as more “positive stories are documented, it can serve as inspiration to others”.

He encouraged beneficiaries of the social welfare of ECEWS to be more vocal and tell their stories more often, as these testimonies can go a long way to inspire others who feel disadvantaged.

Comrade Ememobong maintained that it is possible to create a safe and sane environment for our people to grow while alleviating poverty and eradicating diseases in our society. He pledged to willingness of the State government to partner with the organization.

Speaking earlier, The Chief Executive Officer of ECEWS, Mr Andy Eyo, intimated the Honourable Commissioner that the organization has been in existence for 20yrs , in all the South South and south East states of Nigeria, while listing its several engagement and partnership with the US Govt, USAID, World Bank, UNFPA, UNICEF and so on.

According to Mr. .Akan Eyo, Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS) is a leading indigenous Non Governmental Organization that promotes access to qualitative health care, education and providing economic strengthening opportunities for all.

Mr. Eyo, lauded the Hon Commissioner for recognizing the work that they do and for agreeing to partner with ECEWS. Furthermore, the ECEWS CEO, stated that Akwa Ibom State is in need of strong mentorship that will aid development and raise people whilst stating their are willing to collaborate with Government of the Day.

He said,” we believe in the Local Content of the Government and we think that we should raise organizations around by mentoring them to see the bigger picture.”

Mr Andy spoke extensively on the different projects ECEWS has embarked to includes: Covid 19 education project with UNICEF currently in Benue, Enugu, and Ebonyi, health care centre supported HIV testing/condom programs to ensure that people stay safe, highly contributory to the HIV response by passing informations through billboards and so on.

The leader of ECEWS congratulated Gov Udom Emmanuel for his strategic approach in developing the state, particularly in the aviation sector. In his words ,” Ibom Air has taken over every where and that has put Akwa Ibom state on the map.”

The courtesy visit featured the exchange of gifts items by the delegation from ECEWS and the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Strategy and was witnessed by the Director for Information, Akparawa James Edet; Assistant Director, Mr. Aniekan Ukpong among others.