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Akon Etim Eyakenyi
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“If there is any issue, I am accessible, I am open, let me know what is going on and we will intervene and ensure that peace prevails.”
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Recorded in: Deputy Gov Sues For Ceasefire As Communal Wars Claim Lives In A/Ibom. 2023, Leadership Newspaper.
“Having historical facts of the places that are having issues and discouraging court cases were possible ways of resolving boundary disputes.”
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Recorded in: Communal clashes: Akwa Ibom govt sues for peace among boundary communities. 13 July 2023, Daily Post Newspaper.
“I only spent a year in office but it looks like four years. I have made friends but have also stepped on sensitive toes. But that was the job I was sent to do.”
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Recorded in: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/06/we-laid-enduring-foundation-in-housing-sector-eyakenyi/]Akon Eyakenyi made this statement in 2015 while reflecting on her tenure as Nigeria's Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Deve…
“The housing deficit in Nigeria is enormous and government alone cannot solve the problem. The private sector must be involved.”
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“We are committed to providing affordable housing for Nigerians, especially the low income earners.”
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“The essence of democracy is that the people should have a voice and their views should be respected.”
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“Women have the capacity to contribute meaningfully to leadership and national development.”
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Recorded in: Akon Eyakenyi made this statement during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Brick Estate housing project in Calabar, Cross River State, on 9 July 2014.
“There should be a provision of a favourable macro-economic, political and social environment for both local investment and foreign direct investment, including incentives for cost recovery and repatriation of funds and profits.”
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Recorded in: She made this statement while presenting a paper on affordable housing finance at an investment forum in the United States in June 2014.
“The removal of these two barriers is one of the most effective strategies for reducing poverty and achieving sustainable development.”
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“This pilot ministerial housing scheme which is being carried out in all six geo-political zones of the country is expected to deliver about 2,600 houses when completed and this effort also demonstrates that with prudent management, a great deal can be achieved within the shortest possible time.”
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Recorded in: She made this statement during the commissioning of the 102-unit Ministerial Pilot Housing Scheme in Suleja, Niger State, in March 2015.
“This is one way of achieving affordability for the low income people.”
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“I feel truly blessed and I am grateful to my constituency who put their faith in me and elected me to this honourable position. I believe that the only way to show this gratitude is by remaining focused on delivering on their expectations of me as I serve as their representative at the federal level.”
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Recorded in: Interview with THISDAY during the orientation programme for newly elected senators after her election to represent Akwa Ibom South in the 9th Senate (April 2019).
“I hope that many women will see this and take courage to enter into politics.”
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“Being a new comer to the legislature is good. Especially because I am coming with the executive experience at the state and federal levels. It means that I understand what kinds of limitations exist at the executive level, which I have to fill as a member of the legislative arm. I am very excited about this.”
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“I have conducted my research. I know the needs of my people and I will do everything within the limits of my office to deliver on my promises and the expectations of my constituency.”
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“My phone line has always been open and it will always remain open. Together with Governor Udom Emmanuel, we will continue to work for the progress of our great state.”
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“Women should not wait to be invited into leadership. They should prepare themselves, step forward and make themselves available to serve.”
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“When you are entrusted with public office, the people expect results and you must remain committed to fulfilling that responsibility.”
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“Leadership is about service and making positive impact in the lives of the people.”
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“Experience from previous public offices has prepared me for the responsibilities ahead.”
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“I remain committed to working with every stakeholder for the development of my constituency and our state.”
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“A few weeks ago, our daughter was almost killed by a man who claimed to be all-powerful, but God spared her life through the intervention of the Chairman of Ukanafun Local Government Council, Hon. Uyo Ukpanah and his wife.”
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