There is palpable excitement in Ndot Clan, Oruk Anam Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, following the formal inauguration of the Central Planning Committee for the coronation of its Clan Head, His Highness, Chief Etim Davis Akpan.
The Council, which made the announcement after its crucial meeting held at the Palace of the Clan Head, disclosed that the historic coronation ceremony has been fixed for Monday, 29th December, 2026, and will hold at the Annang People’s School, Obio Ndot, the traditional headquarters of the clan.
The inauguration of the committee, which took place on Saturday, 24th October, 2026, at the Palace of the Clan Head, attracted a mammoth crowd of stakeholders, including revered elders, village heads, youth leaders, women leaders and other distinguished sons and daughters of the clan.
According to the Ndot Clan Council, the inauguration marks the official commencement of preparations for what promises to be one of the most elaborate traditional events in the history of Oruk Anam Local Government Area.
The Council stated that the Central Planning Committee has been given the mandate to organise a grand, colourful and culturally enriching coronation that will not only honour the Clan Head but also project the rich cultural values of the Ndot people to the world.
It further explained that the coronation is expected to be a unifying event that will bring together all sons and daughters of Ndot Clan, both those at home and those in the diaspora, to celebrate their heritage and chart a new course for development.
Speaking during the inauguration, leaders of the Council charged members of the committee to approach their assignment with utmost dedication, sincerity and sense of purpose, noting that the success of the coronation will be a collective pride of all Ndot people.
They emphasised that the installation of Chief Etim Davis Akpan as Clan Head is a landmark event that signifies continuity, stability and progress in the traditional leadership structure of the clan.
To ensure a well-coordinated and hitch-free ceremony, the Council announced the creation of eleven strategic sub-committees, each headed by capable individuals with proven track records.
The Finance Committee, which will handle the critical task of raising funds and ensuring judicious use of resources, has Elder Etop Uko as its Chairman, with Engr. Patrick Udoh, Mr. Aniefiok Johnson, Barr. Morgan Ekanem, Engr. Nicholas Idungafa, His Highness, Chief Etim Davis Akpan, Mr. Ekpedeme Udoinam, Chief Ukpe William Ukpe, Elder Sabbath Mathew and Hon. Elder Imoh Ukpe as members.
The Contact and Mobilisation Committee, which is saddled with the responsibility of reaching out to all villages and mobilising sons and daughters of the clan for massive participation, will be chaired by Engr. Patrick Udoh, who will work with Mr. Esitmbom John, Mr. Inemesit Akpan, Mr. Michael Ekpo, Elder Sabbath Mathew, Elder Friday Udoku, Hon. Power Ukpe, Mr. Elisha Dominic Ekpenyong, Hon. Ezekiel Idungafa, Chief Raphael Inyang, Barr. Pascal Usen, Mr. Aniekan Okon, Elder Etop Uko and Chief Aniefiok Okon Udo.
The Venue and Decoration Committee, which will be in charge of preparing the venue and giving it a royal and aesthetic touch befitting of the occasion, has Mr. Esitmbom John as Chairman, and he will be supported by Engr. Patrick Udoh, Mr. Aniekan Okon, Mr. Saturday Idiok, Mr. Inemesit Akpan, Mr. Michael Ekpo, Elder Enefiok T. Idiok, Obonganwan Ann Enang, Elder Friday Wilson, Hon. Jacob King and Hon. Power Ukpe.
As part of efforts to ensure professionalism and top-notch organisation, the Council appointed seasoned journalist, former Director of Protocol and Retired Permanent Secretary in Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Aniekpeno Tom Mkpanang, as the Event Consultant for the coronation.
The Publicity and Programmes Committee, which will be responsible for creating awareness, handling media relations and producing the event brochure, will be led by Mr. Michael Ekpo, with Barr. Pascal Usen and Mr. Esitmbom John as members.
The Entertainment Committee, which will cater for the feeding, refreshment and overall hospitality for guests, has Elder Friday Udoku as Chairman, with Mr. Aniekan Okon, Elder Enefiok T. Idiok, Obonganwan Ann Enang, Mrs. Etop Itoro, Chief Bruno Effiong Mfon, Mr. Saturday Idiok, Mr. Esitmbom John, Chief Friday Tom, Mrs. Iniobong Saturday Timothy and Hon. Elder Imoh Ukpe as members.
The Cultural and Costume Committee, which will be in charge of organising cultural displays, traditional dances and showcasing the unique costume and heritage of the Annang people, will be chaired by Mr. Inemesit Isaiah Akpan, with Chief Gideon Abel Wilson and Elder Friday Wilson as members.
For adequate security and crowd control during the event, the Council constituted a robust Security Committee comprising Supol. Ini Moses Usen, Mr. Aniekan Okon, Mr. Elisha Dominic, Mr. Imoh Inieke, Mr. Esitmbom John and all Village Youth Chairmen in Ndot Clan.
The Protocol Committee, which will handle the reception, ushering and proper seating of dignitaries and special guests, has Mr. Elisha Dominic as Chairman, with Mr. Esitmbom John, Mr. Inemesit Isaiah Akpan, Hon. Power Ukpe, Mr. Victor Udom, Mr. Saturday Idiok and Mr. Aniekan Okon as members.
The Tradition Committee, which will ensure that all necessary traditional rites, customs and rituals associated with the installation of a Clan Head are properly observed, is made up of Chief Ukpe William Ukpe, all Village Heads in Ndot Clan and the Secretary of the Clan Council.
The Award Committee, which will identify and recommend worthy sons and daughters of the clan who have contributed to the development of Ndot for recognition and honours, will be chaired by Engr. Patrick Udoh, with Elder Etop Uko, Barr. Pascal Usen, Mr. Esitmbom John, Hon. Imoh Ukpe, His Highness, Chief Etim Davis Akpan, Mr. Inemesit Isaiah Akpan, Chief Ukpe William Ukpe, Elder Friday Wilson and Elder Friday Udoku as members.
The Ndot Clan Council expressed absolute confidence in the calibrNDOT CLAN COUNCIL UNVEILS COMMITTEE FOR CLAN HEAD’S INSTALLATION
There is palpable excitement in Ndot Clan, Oruk Anam Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, following the formal inauguration of the Central Planning Committee for the coronation of its Clan Head, His Highness, Chief Etim Davis Akpan.
The Council, which made the announcement after its crucial meeting held at the Palace of the Clan Head, disclosed that the historic coronation ceremony has been fixed for Monday, 29th December, 2026, and will hold at the Annang People’s School, Obio Ndot, the traditional headquarters of the clan.
The inauguration of the committee, which took place on Saturday, 24th October, 2026, at the Palace of the Clan Head, attracted a mammoth crowd of stakeholders, including revered elders, village heads, youth leaders, women leaders and other distinguished sons and daughters of the clan.
According to the Ndot Clan Council, the inauguration marks the official commencement of preparations for what promises to be one of the most elaborate traditional events in the history of Oruk Anam Local Government Area.
The Council stated that the Central Planning Committee has been given the mandate to organise a grand, colourful and culturally enriching coronation that will not only honour the Clan Head but also project the rich cultural values of the Ndot people to the world.
It further explained that the coronation is expected to be a unifying event that will bring together all sons and daughters of Ndot Clan, both those at home and those in the diaspora, to celebrate their heritage and chart a new course for development.
Speaking during the inauguration, leaders of the Council charged members of the committee to approach their assignment with utmost dedication, sincerity and sense of purpose, noting that the success of the coronation will be a collective pride of all Ndot people.
They emphasised that the installation of Chief Etim Davis Akpan as Clan Head is a landmark event that signifies continuity, stability and progress in the traditional leadership structure of the clan.
To ensure a well-coordinated and hitch-free ceremony, the Council announced the creation of eleven strategic sub-committees, each headed by capable individuals with proven track records.
The Finance Committee, which will handle the critical task of raising funds and ensuring judicious use of resources, has Elder Etop Uko as its Chairman, with Engr. Patrick Udoh, Mr. Aniefiok Johnson, Barr. Morgan Ekanem, Engr. Nicholas Idungafa, His Highness, Chief Etim Davis Akpan, Mr. Ekpedeme Udoinam, Chief Ukpe William Ukpe, Elder Sabbath Mathew and Hon. Elder Imoh Ukpe as members.
The Contact and Mobilisation Committee, which is saddled with the responsibility of reaching out to all villages and mobilising sons and daughters of the clan for massive participation, will be chaired by Engr. Patrick Udoh, who will work with Mr. Esitmbom John, Mr. Inemesit Akpan, Mr. Michael Ekpo, Elder Sabbath Mathew, Elder Friday Udoku, Hon. Power Ukpe, Mr. Elisha Dominic Ekpenyong, Hon. Ezekiel Idungafa, Chief Raphael Inyang, Barr. Pascal Usen, Mr. Aniekan Okon, Elder Etop Uko and Chief Aniefiok Okon Udo.
The Venue and Decoration Committee, which will be in charge of preparing the venue and giving it a royal and aesthetic touch befitting of the occasion, has Mr. Esitmbom John as Chairman, and he will be supported by Engr. Patrick Udoh, Mr. Aniekan Okon, Mr. Saturday Idiok, Mr. Inemesit Akpan, Mr. Michael Ekpo, Elder Enefiok T. Idiok, Obonganwan Ann Enang, Elder Friday Wilson, Hon. Jacob King and Hon. Power Ukpe.
As part of efforts to ensure professionalism and top-notch organisation, the Council appointed seasoned journalist and former Commissioner for Information and Strategy in Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Aniekpeno Tom Mkpanang, as the Event Consultant for the coronation.
The Publicity and Programmes Committee, which will be responsible for creating awareness, handling media relations and producing the event brochure, will be led by Mr. Michael Ekpo, with Barr. Pascal Usen and Mr. Esitmbom John as members.
The Entertainment Committee, which will cater for the feeding, refreshment and overall hospitality for guests, has Elder Friday Udoku as Chairman, with Mr. Aniekan Okon, Elder Enefiok T. Idiok, Obonganwan Ann Enang, Mrs. Etop Itoro, Chief Bruno Effiong Mfon, Mr. Saturday Idiok, Mr. Esitmbom John, Chief Friday Tom, Mrs. Iniobong Saturday Timothy and Hon. Elder Imoh Ukpe as members.
The Cultural and Costume Committee, which will be in charge of organising cultural displays, traditional dances and showcasing the unique costume and heritage of the Annang people, will be chaired by Mr. Inemesit Isaiah Akpan, with Chief Gideon Abel Wilson and Elder Friday Wilson as members.
For adequate security and crowd control during the event, the Council constituted a robust Security Committee comprising Supol. Ini Moses Usen, Mr. Aniekan Okon, Mr. Elisha Dominic, Mr. Imoh Inieke, Mr. Esitmbom John and all Village Youth Chairmen in Ndot Clan.
The Protocol Committee, which will handle the reception, ushering and proper seating of dignitaries and special guests, has Mr. Elisha Dominic as Chairman, with Mr. Esitmbom John, Mr. Inemesit Isaiah Akpan, Hon. Power Ukpe, Mr. Victor Udom, Mr. Saturday Idiok and Mr. Aniekan Okon as members.
The Tradition Committee, which will ensure that all necessary traditional rites, customs and rituals associated with the installation of a Clan Head are properly observed, is made up of Chief Ukpe William Ukpe, all Village Heads in Ndot Clan and the Secretary of the Clan Council.
The Award Committee, which will identify and recommend worthy sons and daughters of the clan who have contributed to the development of Ndot for recognition and honours, will be chaired by Engr. Patrick Udoh, with Elder Etop Uko, Barr. Pascal Usen, Mr. Esitmbom John, Hon. Imoh Ukpe, His Highness, Chief Etim Davis Akpan, Mr. Inemesit Isaiah Akpan, Chief Ukpe William Ukpe, Elder Friday Wilson, Engr. Nicholas Idungafa, and Elder Friday Udoku as members.
The Ndot Clan Council expressed absolute confidence in the calibre of persons selected to serve in the various committees, describing them as capable, committed and passionate about the progress of Ndot Clan.
The Council therefore called on them to commence work immediately and ensure that every aspect of the planning is given the attention it deserves in order to deliver a world-class coronation.
It also used the occasion to appeal to all sons and daughters of Ndot Clan, both at home and in the diaspora, to rally round the Council and give their maximum support, whether financially, morally or physically, to make the coronation a huge success.
According to the Council, the coronation of His Highness, Chief Etim Davis Akpan, is not just about one individual, but a celebration of the unity, strength, resilience and cultural pride of the entire Ndot Clan.
The statement, signed on behalf of the Ndot Clan Council, assured that regular updates will be provided to the public as preparations progress towards the D-day.
In their separate responses, stakeholders present at the inauguration pledged their loyalty to the Clan Head and promised to work in harmony to ensure that the December 29 coronation will be an unforgettable experience that will remain etched in the history of Ndot Clan and Oruk Anam at large.e of persons selected to serve in the various committees, describing them as capable, committed and passionate about the progress of Ndot Clan.
The Council therefore called on them to commence work immediately and ensure that every aspect of the planning is given the attention it deserves in order to deliver a world-class coronation.
It also used the occasion to appeal to all sons and daughters of Ndot Clan, both at home and in the diaspora, to rally round the Council and give their maximum support, whether financially, morally or physically, to make the coronation a huge success.
According to the Council, the coronation of His Highness, Chief Etim Davis Akpan, is not just about one individual, but a celebration of the unity, strength, resilience and cultural pride of the entire Ndot Clan.
The statement, signed on behalf of the Ndot Clan Council, assured that regular updates will be provided to the public as preparations progress towards the D-day.
In their separate responses, stakeholders present at the inauguration pledged their loyalty to the Clan Head and promised to work in harmony to ensure that the December 29 coronation will be an unforgettable experience that will remain etched in the history of Ndot Clan and Oruk Anam at large.
