By Iyoho Emmanuel
ABUJA — Elder Nkereuwem Enoch Umoh, has emerged President-elect of the Etinan Federal Constituency Forum (EFCF), Abuja, following a keenly contested general election in which members of the association elected a new 12-member Executive Council to pilot its affairs for the next four years.
Umoh, in his acceptance speech shortly after being declared winner of the presidential contest recently, promised to provide transparent, responsive and inclusive leadership focused on the welfare, aspirations and collective interests of members.
He said the new administration, which is expected to be sworn in on November 1, 2026, would serve a four-year tenure, pledging to discharge its responsibilities with humility, dedication, transparency and accountability.
The President-elect appreciated members of the forum for finding him and the other newly elected officers worthy of their confidence, assuring that the new leadership would work diligently to justify the mandate entrusted to it.
According to him, the administration would give priority to the welfare concerns, complaints, aspirations and yearnings of members, stressing that their voices would remain central to decision-making.
He assured members that under his leadership, everyone would be given a sense of belonging and would feel heard, valued and adequately represented.
Umoh also called for unity and collaboration among the three local government areas; Nsit Ubium, Nsit Ibom and Etinan that make up the Etinan Federal Constituency, urging members to place the collective interest of the forum above personal interests.
He said his administration would work towards building an EFCF that would be “stronger, more united, more responsive and more purposeful.”
President of the Etinan Federal Constituency Forum (EFCF), Hon. Bassey Unaowo, receiving the report from the 2026 EFCF Electoral Committee Chairman, Akparawawan Regina Ikot, shortly after the election of the Forum’s new Executive Officers during its monthly general meeting in Abuja recently.
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The President-elect commended the 2026 EFCF Electoral Committee, led by Akparawa Awan Regina Ikot ,playing a prominent role, for what he described as competence, diligence and professionalism in conducting the election.
He said the committee had demonstrated, standard and professionalism that, if given the opportunity, could even be recommended to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to assist in conducting free, fair, transparent and credible elections across the country.
Umoh appealed to members to continue to support and cooperate with the new administration, stressing that its success would depend largely on unity, understanding and collective commitment.
He was confident that with the prayers, support and cooperation of members, the new administration would record meaningful progress during its tenure.
“Together, we shall succeed,” Umoh declared.
Those elected alongside Umoh to form the new EFCF Executive Council are Akparawa Nkaidem Akpabio, Vice President; Daniel Akpan, Secretary-General; Okon Hanson Isong, Assistant Secretary; Nyabuk Udoh, Financial Secretary; Lucy Jonah, Treasurer; and Ofonmbuk Churchill Ekpo, Public Relations Officer (PRO).
Others are Evang. Lawrencia Bob, Director of Social/Organisation; Itoro Ekanem, Welfare Officer; Godswill Akpan, Youth Leader; Iniobong Anietie Nda, Women Leader; and Mr David Inyang, Provost.
The 12-member Executive Council is expected to be formally inaugurated on November 1, 2026, when the outgoing administration will hand over the affairs of the forum to the newly elected officers.
In his remarks, the President of EFCF, Hon. Bassey Unaowo commended the electoral committee for conducting what he described as a free, fair and transparent election.
Bassey, while reviewing the committee’s report presented by its chairman, particularly applauded the efforts of Mrs Regina Ikot and other members of the committee for their dedication to ensuring a successful electoral process.
He announced that the formal handover to the newly elected Executive Council would take place on November 1, 2026, when he would step aside as the immediate past president of the forum.
The outgoing president also appreciated members of the association and all those who contributed to the success of the election and his administration, saying their support and cooperation had contributed significantly to the achievements recorded during his tenure.