The leadership of Federated Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom State Council has applauded the Chairman of Onna, Hon. Kufre Umoren for the level of infrastructural development recorded in the local government area, especially the council secretariat, describing the quality and scale of ongoing projects as impressive.
The Chairman of the Chapel, Comrade Bassey Ibiatisuho gave the commendation when he led executive members of the chapel as well as the Vice Chairman of the 2026 Chapel Week planning committee, Comrade Jane Uwa on a courtesy visit to the Onna council Boss at his office.
He particularly commended Hon. Umoren’s transformation of the council secretariat, citing the ongoing projects of the ultramodern Executive Council (EXCO) Building, the remodelling of the Chairman’s Office block, the renovation of the Legislative block, the road construction within the Local Government Council premises, as notable examples.
During an inspection tour of the project sites, Comrade Ibiatisuho said on completion, the projects will not only restore the dignity of the Onna local government council, but will also provide a more befitting and conducive administrative environment for work productivity.
He said the visit was to afford the leadership of the Chapel the opportunity to physically assess the achievements recorded so far by the Hon. Umoren’s led administration which he described as laudable and to formally invite him for the 2026 Federated Chapel Week scheduled for October 8 to 11.
While welcoming the delegation, the Onna Council Chairman thanked Federated Chapel for the visit and commended the role of the media in deepening governance and the democratic space through timely dissemination of information.
He said his administration remains committed to creating a more functional and efficient local government system, improve the working environment for personnel and provide meaningful interventions that positively impact the lives of the people of Onna local government area.
“I really appreciate this visit, even though you came when we are still trying to put things right here. The council secretariat is like a construction site now because I was a bit disappointed the way I met it, but I can assure you, next time you visit, this will be one of the finest local government secretariats you will see in this state,” he said.
Hon. Umoren congratulated the chapel ahead of her 2026 Week, adding that the activities lined up which includes inauguration of Press Clubs in schools, free medical outreach, chapel week lecture/honours and thanksgiving service are important and well thought out for members.
“I want to really commend you for the programmes you’ve lined up to mark your week. Going to schools to set up press clubs, in fact that’s the first time I’m hearing such initiative and it is really commendable. You are preparing future journalists today, and that’s a good one.”
Among those who accompanied the Chapel Chairman Comrade Bassey Ibiatisuho on the visit were the Vice Chairman of the Chapel, Pastor (Mrs) Enobong Inyang, Secretary, Comrade Emmanuel Ntekim, Treasurer, Dr. Etimbuk Idiong as well as the Vice Chairman of the 2026 Chapel Week Planning Committee, Comrade Jane Uwa.