Udoheyop, Nseobot, Osom, others sworn in as USD inaugurates new executives in Lagos

President-General, Chief Matthew Udoheyop taking oath of office administered by Akparawa (Barr) Cletus Eyo-Udoh at the swearing in ceremony in Lagos on Saturday February 1st, 2020.                                            PHOTOS: JOSEPH OSOM

Uyo Senatorial District, Lagos chapter has again maintained her position and proved to the world last weekend that, not only it is the foremost and majority Ibibio speaking ethnic group in Akwa Ibom State but also a district with distinction, visionary leaders who are always striving and aiming at excellence.

Last Saturday February 1st, 2020 Uyo Senatorial District (USD), Lagos inaugurated her newly elected executives at the prestigious AKISCOM Hall, No 4 Adedapo Street, Tejusho, Yaba, Suruere, Lagos. The much talked about event was anchored by the trio of Edwin Saviour aka Papa B, award winning Comedian and Corporate Compere, Grace Ekpo a.k.a Lady G of Wazobia FM, Abuja and Amadok Johnson, Nigeria most inspiring indigenous comedian.

Chief Matthew Udoheyop was sworn in as the new President-General of Uyo Senatorial District, Lagos chapter, other elected officers sworn in with him were Akp. Nseobot William, Vice President, Akp. Uwem Idaha, Secretary General, Mr Alfred Usanga, Assistant Secretary, Idongesit Stephen, Treasurer, Akp. Matata Udoekot, Financial Secretary, Akp. Cletus Akpan, Provost, Akp Gospelo Etim, PRO, Mr Osom Joseph, Publisher, Ibom Celebrity International Magazine (online), Media Officer, Mr Peter Peter, Assistant Financial Secretary, Akp. Barr. Cletus Eyo-Udo, Legal Adviser and Miss Eno-Obong Robert, Chief Welfare Officer.

L-R: Akp Gospel Etim, Ibom Celebrity Boss, Mr Joseph Osom and Lady Eno-Obong Robert taking oath of office at the swearing ceremony in Lagos, Saturday February 1st, 2020.                                                   

The event which started by 1:30pm with the hall filled to the brim was chaired by a charismatic and lively business mogul Mr Gabriel Moses Bassey, MD, Maschi Global Limited who was accompanied by his lovely wife, the chairman of the occasion urged the new officers to be of good conduct. He further told them to always welcome both constructive and unconstructive criticism and not to take it with emnity; above all, they should lead with the fear of God.

Chief Matthew Udoheyop, the newly sworn-in President-General, in his words, "thanked all the dignitaries, guests and members of USD, Lagos for honouring the invitation and finding time to grace the occasion." 

"He told the mammoth crowd at the event that USD, Lagos under his leadership will not be run like the ordinary, norminal, conventional community we have around, we are going to set a standard for others to emulate. He urged all the new executives to brace up for change and serious business," Udoheyop added.

The epoch-making event attracted creme de la creme across all sectors of the society such as, business, political class, entertainment, traditional rulers, academia, government parastatal and etc among whom are AIG Ahmed Iliyasu of Zone 2 Police Command Headquarters, Onikan, Lagos, represented By ACP Tijani Lawal who is an lntelligent Area Commander of Surulere, Mr. & Mrs. Gabriel Moses Bassey, MD Maschi Global Limited, Chairman & Chairlady of the occasion.

Other dignitaries who attended the event are Amb. Cornell Udofia, founder, Cornel Media Consult (CMC) and his Gladiators added colour to the occasion, Anita Shimfe Neetah, CEO Achievers Diary Empire, Chief Dr. Solomon Ogbonna President, Ohanaeze Ndigho, Lagos, Prince Felix Udoh, President, AKISCOM, Lagos, Chief Elijah Ifot JP, former President, AKISCOM, Lagos, Col. Kingsley Umoh, Director of Military Information, Amb Dr. Helen Dania, founder Royal Apostle, Ngozi Orji Nollywood actress, Christy Okoronkwo, Nollywood actress, Amb Dr. Regina Inem, CEO Regamos Consulting Abuja, Moji Oyetayo, Chairman of Actor Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Lagos Chapter, Grace Ekpo aka Lady G of Wazobia FM, Abuja, MC Senator of Inspiration FM, Edwin Saviour award winning comedian, Corporate Compere per excellence, Mr. Odita Sunday, President Crime reporters Association of Nigeria, Barrister Abang Mkpadiok President Oron Union, Lagos, Lady Helen George Business Executive, Prince Eleto Odiba CEO Eletu concepts, Happiness Kalu Nollywood, Actor, Adom G Nollywood Actor to mention but a few.

An award winning comedian, Papa B, Lady G of Wazobia FM, Regae Music stars, Sir X-Ray, Nature Man aka Bob Jacob, Sir White, High Life musician and Ibom Stars Cultural Dance were on ground to thrill guests and members at the well attended event as there were so much to eat and drink.

The following reputable media organisations covered the historic event, they are Superscreen TV, The Sun Newspaper, Ibom Celebrity Int'l Magazine (Online), The Pioneer Newspaper, Bottomline TV and City People Magazine.