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 Senator Eteng Williams Mid-term Report (2023 – 2025) On June 13, 2023, the 10th Senate was inaugurated with the emergence of Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON as President of the Nigeria Senate. Today, the Senate clocks 2 years, this is therefore a mid-term review of performance of Distinguished Senator Eteng Jonah Williams, Representing Cross River Central Senatorial District. In two years, Senator Eteng Williams showcases an enviable scorecard of effective representation as a legislator par excellence. His track record in the Senate is marked by the sponsorship of relevant bills, consistent constituency outreach, community interventions, human capacity development and empowerments. Bills and Motions:  Senator Williams has demonstrated legislative prowess by sponsoring the following bills: 1. Federal Medical Centres Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024 (SB 525), which seeks to establish the Federal Medical Centre in Ugep. This institution will eliminate the burden of long-distance travel...

Senator Eteng’s Foreign Scholarship Yields Branches As Beneficiary Launches School Fees Support Scheme In a heartwarming display of philanthropy, Mr. Kebesobase Ibiang Ofem , a proud protégé of Distinguished Senator Eteng Jonah Williams  and a PhD student at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, UK, has inaugurated the School Fees Support Scheme. This initiative aims to provide financial assistance to deserving students from Mkpani who are struggling to pay their university and college fees. The scheme commenced with a generous gesture, providing ₦50,000  each to ten final year and postgraduate students. The beneficiaries received alerts confirming the payment of ₦50,000 each to support their school fees. This benevolent act is an extension of Senator Williams' kind gesture and exemplary representation. Mr. Ofem has pledged to sustain this scheme annually, contingent on divine providence. He expressed profound gratitude to Senator Williams for his benevolence and urged fell...

Senator Eteng Williams Mourns the Death of Rt. Hon. Ntol Chris Ngoro Agibe It is with profound sorrow that I received the news of the passing of Rt. Hon. Ntol Chris Ngoro Agibe, a two-term Member of the House of Representatives for Ikom/Boki Federal Constituency between 2015 and 2023.  Rt. Hon. Agibe was more than a political figure; he was a steward of development whose legacy is written in the lives he touched and the communities he uplifted. As a former federal legislator, he brought a calm intellect, a quiet strength, and an unwavering dedication to the task of representation. He understood that leadership was not about titles but outcomes, and he pursued progress with humility and resolve. His contributions in the National Assembly brought meaningful intervention projects to his constituency, reflecting a consistent vision for inclusive development. But beyond politics, Hon. Agibe was a cultural custodian, a proud son of the Bakor Nation, and a traditional chief of repute in A...

ODEN EWA'S DECEPTIVE GAME: WHY THE GOVERNOR MUST ACT NOW. Cross River Central is inarguably the political nerve center of the state. Recent events have affirmed this underlying assertion as various interest groups within the state are covertly having discussions and maneuvering in the political affairs of the senatorial district, which is ably under the indefatigable leadership of Sen. Eteng Jonah Williams. The man, Oden Ewa, who made spotlight in Cross River State politics with his defunct lobby group in 2023 elections - which had the current Southern Senatorial District Senator, Asuquo Ekpenyong, as its then frontliner for the Cross River governorship race - is orchestrating yet another deceptive move to destabilize the political order in the state. His rumored interest in the senatorial seat of Cross River Central is nothing short of another trick to undermine the benevolence of the governor, who considered him against superior interest for appointment to save his defunct "...

Destiny is not tied to one's  background, it is tied to the magnitude of one's vision and the strength of their heart. By: Ajogbor Williams  Senator Eteng Jonah Williams is not celebrated merely because he holds a political title; he is celebrated because he embodies the values that humanity longs for compassion, resilience, generosity, and visionary leadership. In an age where leaders often seek only to be served, he chose the nobler path: to serve. His hands have built bridges across communities, his mind has crafted opportunities where there was once despair, and his heart has carried burdens that many leaders ignored.   In Houston, Texas, USA a land thousands of miles from his homeland Nigeria, Eteng's  name is spoken with reverence. His contribution to global needs — from fostering economic partnerships to championing social empowerment, earning him a place among the world's most respected personalities.  He reminds us that greatness is not confined to one’...

Resign and focus on Senate ambition - Group tells Oden Ewa Cross River State is at a critical juncture in its development, with pressing challenges that demand the full attention of all government officials. It is therefore, deeply concerning that Commissioner Oden Ewa, who oversees a critical Ministry such as the Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, appears to have abandoned his primary responsibilities in pursuit of personal political ambitions for the 2027 Senatorial race.   Reports indicate that the Commissioner has already begun appointing ward coordinators and mobilizing support for an election that is still two years away - an election that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has not even outlined a timetable for. This premature politicking raises serious questions about his commitment to the office he currently holds and the people he was appointed to serve.   Governance Should Come First: As Commissioner for Special Duti...

Why Senator Eteng Jonah Williams Deserves a Second Term: First-Term Senators Need Time to Deliver When you have a toothache, you call a dentist. When your tap is leaking, you call a plumber. Why? Because you want someone with experience. Someone who has handled similar problems before and knows what to do This used to be how we chose our political leaders too. Over the years, research and common sense have shown that politicians who have previously held office usually perform better than those who are completely new. This is even more important when it comes to the Senate, a place of serious national decisions, policies, and complex lawmaking. Unfortunately, some people in Cross River Central, Yakurr to be precise are pushing to send new, inexperienced person to the Senate again. While this may sound exciting to some, it is not wise. Especially at a time when our democracy and political competition have become more advanced and demanding. Let’s be clear, the Senate is not a training gr...

Women from the Central Senatorial District Reaffirm Support for Senator Williams, Citing His  Notable Leadership Achievements In a display of solidarity and political commitment, the leadership of the Central Senatorial District Women for Distinguished Senator Eteng Jonas Williams, led by their leader, Mrs. Philomena Etim, paid a courtesy visit yesterday to the Senator's Central Senatorial District Liaison Officer, Hon. Ayiba Ojong, at his residence in Calabar. The delegation of the group was Led by the Coordinator, Central Senatorial District Women For Eteng, Mrs. Philomena Etim. In attendance, were the respective Local Government Area (LGA) coordinators, namely; Princess Alice Ekpota (Abi LGA), Mrs. Alberta Abang (Boki LGA), Mrs. Iyiemba Obono (Yakurr LGA), Mrs. Achi Agbor (Ikom LGA), Hon. Franka Ayuk (Etung LGA), Mrs. Immaculata David (Obubra LGA), other members of their excos and many other women. The women’s delegation expressed profound pride in the senator’s performance so f...

Senator Natasha Akpoti reveals her greatest motivation. I hate poverty, yet it was a great motivator. Growing up, I saw the ugly face of poverty up close. It was not a distant concept for me; it was real — gnawing, unrelenting, and often humiliating. I hate poverty because it strips people of dignity, silences dreams, and imprisons potential. I despise the way it marginalizes brilliant minds, forcing them to compromise their futures just to survive the day. Poverty, in its cruelty, robs communities of hope and nations of progress. Yet, I cannot deny that poverty shaped me. It was one of my greatest teachers and fiercest motivators. It lit a fire within me that no obstacle could extinguish. It taught me resilience when the odds were stacked against me. Most importantly, it taught me empathy — a deep, unshakable compassion for those who struggle, for those whose voices are drowned by hardship. I often reflect on my journey and realize that the hunger for a better life, the dream of a mor...

  Senator Natasha Akpoti tenders letter of apology to Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. SATIRICAL APOLOGY LETTER From the Desk of Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan Dear Distinguished Senate President Godswill Akpabio, It is with the deepest sarcasm and utmost theatrical regret that I tender this apology for the grievous crime of possessing dignity and self-respect in your most exalted presence. I have reflected extensively on my unforgivable failure to recognize that legislative success in certain quarters is apparently not earned through merit, but through the ancient art of compliance — of the very personal kind. How remiss of me not to understand that my refusal to indulge your… “requests” was not merely a personal choice, but a constitutional violation of the unwritten laws of certain men’s entitlement. Truly, I must apologize for prioritizing competence over capitulation, vision over vanity, and the people’s mandate over private dinners behind closed doors. I now realize the c...