Paramount Ruler of Yakurr and Obol Lopon of Ugep, Obol Ofem Ubana Eteng, his fellow traditional rulers in the different Yakurr communities, prominent citizens of Yakurr including the former Cross River Governor, Clement David Ebri; have been profiled in a biographical compendium, “Yatumanen Ba Kekurr: Eminent Leaders of Yakurr”
Other dignitaries profiled in the compendium are the former Minister of Niger Delta, Pastor Dr. Usani Uguru Usani, the former Chairman, Special Investigation Panel for the Recovery of Public Property, Chief Okoi Ofem Obono-Obla; and the Cross River State Command Controller of the Nigeria Correctional Service,Ben–Rabbi Freedman.
Others are the former VC of CRUTECH, and Pioneer Vice Chancellor, Federal University, Lafia, Prof. Eka Ikpi Braide; former Commissioner for Health in Clement Ebri administration, Dr. Obal Adiaha Otu; the current DVC of CRUTECH, Prof. Joy Etiowo, and serving House of Assembly member for Boki, Hon. Itam Abang
Yatumanen Ba Kekurr: Eminent Leaders of Yakurr is an annual qualitative profiling of phenomenal leaders from Yakurr Local Government Area who have distinguished themselves in their careers and are providing leadership in the sphere of influence.
This biographical compendium which responds to existing Yakurr leadership database gaps will be formally unveiled this August
These profiles will also be published as the most qualitative, most authoritative, up-to-date biographical profile on Yakurr’s most inspirational and influential leaders for 2021
This biographical compendium, put together by Profiles & Biographies, captures stories of notable men and women from Yakurr that are meant to inspire readers to accomplish more in life.
“Telling the stories of outstanding achievers is part of our new ways of promoting our rich values, thinking about the future, and connecting with each other”, the Project Director, Kammonke Abam, said
Profiles & Biographies has carefully selected these outstanding Yakurr men and women who are leaders in their own rights and have contributed to shaping society and immensely contributed to its development.
