ONNA LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL CONSOLES OTUEKONG NSE ESSIEN

ONNA Local Government Council Chairman Rt Hon Imo Attat today led the political class in ONNA to pay their last respect to the Father of the House of Assembly Member of ONNA State Constituency Otuekong (Hon) Nse Essien. 

The team had seasoned politicians in attendance not limited to the Vice Chairman of ONNA Local Government Council
Hon Comfort Umoette,
Elder Nelson Ntia Nelson(Secretary), 
Hon Isaac Ben (speaker ONNA Legislative Council), Head of Service, Hon Sunday Benjamin (Deputy speaker), Hon Nsikan Akpan {Majority Leader), Hon Ikpe Ikpe Dickson (Deputy Majority Leader), Chief Whip Hon Anietie Ekpa, Deputy Chief Whip Hon George Akpan, Hon Enobong Umoette, Hon Aniekan, Hon Rose Nkanta and Hon Agnes. 
The party structure at the local government level had the Deputy Chapter Chairman Hon Emmanuel Ekpeyo, Chapter officers, and ward chairmen in attendance. 
Hon Udo Uyoata Ebio (Political Leader Awa 4), Dr Godwin Umontuen (CEO MAURID Group of Companies) were dignitaries from Awa ward 4 who spiced up the meet. 

The political leader of Awa ward 4, Hon Uyoata Ebio thanked the Executive Chairman and his team for showing such level of respect to the deceased and Hon Nse Essien, he prayed that God Almighty shall replenish and protect every member of his team.

Rt Hon Imo Attat affirm that the team is here not to mourn but to rejoice with Hon Nse Essien over the joyful transition to glory of his father late Dr Jimmy Essien at a tender age 110 years. He reveal that 
Pastor (Dr) Essien left a legacy that is worth celebrating because his destination is heaven evident by the church's pronouncement. 
A minute silence was observed in honour of late Dr jimmy Essien. 
The Chairman concluded by Praying God to grant Dr jimmy Essien eternal rest in heaven even as the fortitude to bear the loss the Lord Himself shall provide for the family.  

Dr Godwin Umontuen appreciated all present for their sacrifice and pray the Lord to bless the Executive Chairman and continually replenish his barnyard.

The Secretary of Onna Local Government, Elder Nelson Ntia Nelson with his vote of thanks admonish the family to firmly trust in the Lord who is the Giver of Life. He presented a token on behalf of the Chairman and Onna Council to augment the family expenses during the ceremony. Items such as a Cow, Cartons of canned beer, canned malt, assorted Distilled Gins & Wines were part of the package.

Otuekong Nse Essien who was represented by his Chief of Staff Comrade Ubong Essien thanked the Chairman for the visit and generosity towards the welfare of the family and request the esteemed presence of all present as they bid farewell to the Great Patriarch.