A wave of excitement is sweeping through Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency, carrying with it the promise of transformation, empowerment, and shared prosperity. The Cooperative Scheme championed by Rep. Bassey Akiba is now drawing closer to full realization, and the commencement of the Cooperative Implementation Committee’s (CIC) bio-data upload of cooperative members marks a pivotal milestone in this historic journey.
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Addressing cooperative members at the Constituency House, Calabar, the Chairman of the CIC, Professor Charles O’Neil, described the bio-data upload as a critical stage in the programme. He emphasized that the exercise ensures accurate documentation of all cooperative members, strengthens transparency, enhances record integrity, and lays a firm foundation for full programme implementation.
“This is a historic moment for our constituency,” Professor O’Neil said. “Rep. Bassey Akiba’s cooperative initiative is more than a programme; it is a testament to visionary leadership that places people at the centre of development. Through careful planning, diligent execution, and active community engagement, the scheme is set to empower households, strengthen local enterprises, and foster lasting prosperity.”
The visibly elated cooperative members hailed Rep. Akiba’s purposeful leadership and unwavering commitment to empowering communities. Many described the milestone as a significant step toward fulfilling his promise of supporting livelihoods through cooperatives and driving community-based economic growth.
Rep. Bassey Akiba’s vision is rooted in the belief that sustained empowerment underpins long-term economic prosperity. Through this initiative, households will gain economic stability, small businesses will expand, and communities will rise collectively. With the bio-data upload underway, the cooperative scheme has decisively moved from promise to reality. Excitement is palpable, hope is renewed, and the path toward a brighter, stronger, and more prosperous future is now illuminated for all.
THE BRIDGE MEDIA
