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  • Efio-Ita Nyok Emerges Chair of P4P Cross River Electoral Committee

    Efio-Ita Nyok Emerges Chair of P4P Cross River Electoral Committee

    Efio-Ita Nyok has been elected as the Chairman of the newly constituted 5-Man Electoral Committee of the Cross River state Chapter of the Partners for Peace in the Niger Delta (P4P). The committee, tasked with overseeing the 2025 State Executive Council elections, held its inaugural meeting on March 4, where Nyok was unanimously chosen to lead the team.

    Nyok, a reputable member of P4P with a rich history of service, brings a wealth of experience to the role. He previously served as the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Cross River Chapter in 2018 and eventually rose to sit on the Central Working Committee (CWC) of the P4P from 2019 to 2022 where he contributed his quota in overseeing the activities of the network across the 9 states of Nigeria’s Niger Delta region. During his tenure in the CWC, he distinguished himself as the National Research and Documentation Officer (NRDO), contributing significantly to the organization’s strategic initiatives.

    Nyok is a certified mediator and conciliator, having been a member of the Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators of Nigeria (ICMC) since 2022. His expertise in conflict resolution and mediation further strengthens his capacity to lead the Electoral Committee in ensuring a peaceful and transparent election process.

    The Electoral Committee was officially constituted on February 22, 2025, in accordance with Section 6, Subsection 8 of the P4P Charter. The committee members include:
    1. Efio-Ita Nyok – State Representative (Chairman)
    2. Joy Ikpeme – State Representative
    3. Rev. Emmanuel Etta – Subchapter Representative
    4. Careen Nkeruwem – Subchapter Representative (Secretary)
    5. Cletus Bassey – Ex-Officio

    The committee has been mandated to conduct the 2025 State Executive Council elections in strict adherence to the provisions of the P4P Charter, ensuring a transparent, fair, and credible process.

    In a statement announcing the committee’s formation, the State Coordinator of P4P Cross River, Ukorebi Esien, urged members to extend their full support to the committee as they carry out their duties.

    “I plead that we give them the needed support to conduct a successful election,” Esien said. “We remain grateful for all your contributions and commitment to the ideals of P4P.”

    As Chairman, Nyok is expected to leverage his extensive experience in research, documentation, public relations, and conflict resolution to steer the committee toward delivering a seamless electoral process.

    In his acceptance remarks, Nyok expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve and pledged to uphold the principles of fairness and transparency.

    “I am honored to lead this committee at such a critical time,” Nyok said. “Together, we will work diligently to ensure that the 2025 elections reflect the true spirit of P4P and the aspirations of our members.”

  • Ikoneto take stand against VAWG, As P4P take advocacy to stakeholders

    Ikoneto take stand against VAWG, As P4P take advocacy to stakeholders

    Stakeholders and leaders of Ikoneto Community in Odukpani LGA last week took decisive action against Violence Against Women and Girls within the community.

    Speaking during an community dialogue session organised by Partners for Peace in the Niger Delta, the Village Head of Mbiabo Ikoneto, Chief Ekpenyong Okon said his community is ready to go ensure the safety of girls and Women adding that aside the provisions of the VAPP laws which seeks to protect the rights of the female gender, his community will also ensure these laws are kept and enforced.

    He appreciated Partners For Peace for the enlightenment and appealed for more programs and event of such magnitude to be brought to Ikoneto while appealing for more of government presence in terms of educational and road infrastructures as well as economic empowerment for community members.

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    Speaking earlier, Dr. Moses Abang, National Secretary of Partners For Peace informed that the project which was aimed at reducing the rate of Violence Against Women and Girls in Ikoneto was sited in the community following data gathered from PIND’s IPDU Early Warning, Early Response System.

    The Subchapter Coordinator of Partners for Peace in Odukpani, Chief Ekpenyong Akiba also used the platform to educate participants on the dangers of some harmful traditional practices such as Early Child Marriage, Female Genital Mutilation and Widowhood Rites and Practices.

    The Cross River State Coordinator of Partners For Peace in the Niger Delta, Mr. Ukorebi Esien who facilitated the Dialogue Session enumerated the various forms of Violence Against Women and Girls and the provisions in the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Law which citizens could use to protect themselves.

    He also called on Community Leaders to form community watch groups that will enforce the implementation of the decisions reached during the dialogue sessions.

    High Point of the event was the inauguration of Ikoneto Community Champion Against VAWG and Ikoneto Subchapter of Partners For Peace.