SENATOR ETENG JONAH WILLIAMS FACILITATES DISTRIBUTION OF RELIEF MATERIALS TO COMMUNITIES IN OBUBRA AND IKOM

In further demonstration of his commitment to the welfare of the people of Cross River Central Senatorial District, the Senator representing the district, Senator Eteng Jonah Williams, on Saturday facilitated the distribution of relief materials to several communities in Ochon Ward of Obubra Local Government Area and Ofutop II Ward of Ikom Local Government Area.

The intervention was carried out in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) through its zonal office.

Representing the Senator at the exercise was his Senior Legislative Aide, Barr. Emmanuel Elemi, who led the delegation to the benefiting communities.

Communities that benefited from the distribution include Isabang, Ochon, Onyen Okpon and Odionget in Ochon Ward (Obubra LGA), as well as Ekukunela, Okosora and Abaragha in Ofutop II Ward (Ikom LGA).

The event witnessed the presence of key stakeholders, including Royal Fathers, community leaders, women groups, youth organisations and party faithful, all of whom commended the Senator for his people-oriented leadership and continuous engagement with the grassroots.

Dignitaries present at the distribution included the Councillor of Ofutop II Ward, Hon. Osim MacPeace; the Councillor of Ochon Ward, Hon. Richard Iyamba; as well as the Liaison Officers of Ikom and Obubra Local Government Areas, Hon. Theophilus Abri and Hon. Nton Joseph.

Speaking during the exercise, Barr. Elemi reaffirmed Senator Williams’ unwavering commitment to alleviating the economic challenges faced by constituents. He noted that the intervention forms part of ongoing efforts by the Senator to support vulnerable households and strengthen community resilience across the district.

Beneficiaries expressed deep appreciation to the Senator for reaching out to grassroots communities, describing the gesture as timely, thoughtful and impactful.

Items distributed included thousands of bags of rice, bags of garri, pieces of wax wrappers, bags of iodized salt, cartons of vegetable oil, cartons of tomato paste, cartons of seasoning, one hundred pieces of Guinea brocade and other essential household items.

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