A community based organization, known as Great Cabal Organization, has decried over 5 years of blackout in Bakassi. This was made known during their annual inauguration and induction of their new executive officers in Ikang Town, Bakassi.
According to the newly inaugurated Chairman of the organization, Elder Edet Bassey Okon, Bakassi has faced the longest black out, an occurrence that has hindered businesses and activities of his organization. “Look at the situation of things in the country now. Fuel price is up. Prices of all commodities are high. In this same situation there is no power supply in Bakassi for over 5 years. We are really suffering and it is affecting our members” he added.
Speaking on the vision of the organization, the newly inaugurated Secretary, Mr. Ette Etim Effiom, said “we are a group of business men and women who come together to address the physical and social needs of our community.”
The group further appealed for government’s intervention to look into the restoration of light in the Bakassi as businesses in Bakassi are currently suffering a heavy setback.
The inauguration which was conducted by a legal practitioner, Barr. Emmanuel Effiom was well attended by members of the business and political class in and outside of Bakassi.
Other members of the new EXCOs include Moses Benjamin, Akparawa Goodnews, Saviour Nyong, John Bernard, Joshua Augustine, Edet-Obong Edet, Idara Okon, Patrick Okon, Ekom Jah, Joseph J. Jimmy, and Eno John Bernard.
The Board of Trustees Chairman, Mr. Victor John, was also present at the inauguration service. Other members of the board of trustees are Sunday Isaac, Uduak Ukpabio, Godwin Okon Edet, Felix Asuquo, Edet Bassey, Ubong Okon, Ime Okon Asuquo amongst others.
