FOR THE RECORDS 2007-2019
The duties of a legislator is to make laws and effectively represent the people, who gave out the mandate. The legislative journey of Rt.Hon.Samuel Ikon started in 2007,when he was elected into the 4th Akwa Ibom State House Assembly to represent Etinan State Constituency.
He was reelected in 2011, for a second term where he rose to become the speaker of the 5th Assembly. As a representative of his people ,effective service delivery is his watch word. He embarked on several life touching projects and activities to deliver dividends of democracy to his people.
2007 – 2015 ACTIVITIES
CONSTITUENCY PROJECTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
PROVISION OF WATER SCHEME TO COMMUNITIES
(1.) Mini water scheme at Ndon Eyo 11
(2.) Mini water scheme at Efa ( Ayam)
(3.) Mini water scheme at Ekpene Obom
(4.) Mini water scheme at Ikot Inyang
(5.) Mini water scheme at Umiang Ide
(6.) 30,000 Ltrs Mini water scheme at Ikot Obio Inyang
(7.) Re- activation of 40,000 gallon water scheme at Ikot Akpanya
(8.) Provision of 10,000Ltrs water project at Ikot Etekpo
(9.) Provision of 30,000ltrs water project at Mbioto 2
(10.) Provision of 20,000 ltrs of water project at Ndon Eyo1
(11.) Provision of 30,000ltrs of water project at ikot Akpaese, Efa
(12.) 30,000ltrs Mini water scheme at Ikot obio Inyang North1
(13.) 20,000 ltrs mini water at Mbioto 1,North 2.
(14.)Water Reticulation at Ikot Akpanya.
(15.) 30,000ltrs Mini water scheme at Ekpene Obom ,Urban 4
(16.) 10,000ltrs mini water at Ikot Udoh Otto ,Urban 3
(17.) 20,000ltrs Mini water scheme at Ndon Eyo 11,Urban 2.
(18.) 30,000ltrs Mini water scheme at Ikot Inyang ,south 1
(19.) Water project at Akpasak Efa, south 3.
CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION OF SCHOOLS FOR COMMUNITIES
(20.) Construction of 4 classroom with headmaster's office/stores at Ikot Ibok/Ikot Nte primary school, South 2
(21.) Construction of classroom block at Ikot Abasi 1, Urban 3
(22.) Construction of 4 classrooms block /headmaster's office at Ikot Akpabio, North 2
(23.) Construction of 4 classroom block/headmaster's office at Ikot Mfon, South 2
(24.) Construction of six classroom block at Mbioto 11
(25.) Construction of Market at Afaha Iman, Urban 5
(26.) Renovation of classroom block at primary school Ikot Ebo, Urban 1
(27.) Construction of Assembly hall at primary school,Ikot Abasi, Etinan, Urban 3
(28.) Construction of classroom block at primary school, Ikot Abasi, Etinan, Urban 3
(29.) Construction of Assembly hall/classroom block at government secondary
school, Anyam Efa, South 3
(30.) Renovation of four classroom block and office at government secondary school, Ikot Etekpo, South 4
(31.) Construction of school block at secondary school Mbioto 2, South 4
(32.) Construction of secondary school block at Ishiet Erong, Urban 5
(33.) Construction of school block at Ikot Akpabio, North 2
(34.) Construction of Assembly Hall at primary school, Iwo Eto, South 4
(35.) Renovation of 4 classroom blocks at Ikot Ekan, Urban 3
(36.) Renovation of school block, Ikot Udobia, Urban 5
(37.) Construction of Town hall at Efiat Mbioto, South 4
(38.) Construction of Civic center and Library at Mbioto 2, South 4
(39.) Construction of Civic center at Nkana , South 1
OTHER ACTIVITIES
FREE EYE TREATMENT:
(40.) 25 Surgeries done and over 250 glasses provided for those with visual impediments
(41.) Donation of a fully completed 2 bedroom flat to a handicapped person in Ikot Ese
(42.) Donation of 2 bedroom flat to a physically challenged {blind} man in Iwo Etor
(43.) Donation of a 2 bedroom flat to a widow in Iwo Etor
(44.) Sponsorship of free JAMB preparatory classes in which one of the beneficiaries scored 276 ,which was one of the highest scores in the university aptitude test
(45.) Donation of a church building
(46.) Sponsorship of training of 330 constituents in alternative ways of earning income, in plumbing, electrical works, aluminum, welding, driving and GSM businesses which covers recharge card and printing and bulk SMS services, Computer training ,videography.
BILLS,MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS SPONSORED :
(1.)Supplementary Appropriation Bill
(2.) 2009 Joint Local government Bill
(3.) 2009 supplementary Appropriation Bill
(4.) 2010 Appropriation Bill
(5.) Local government (Administration) Amendment Bill
ACTIVITIES RT.HON.SAMUEL IKON AT THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY 2015-2019
After a successful two term as member representing Etinan State Constituency,Rt.Hon.Samuel Ikon was promoted by way of election to represent Etinan/Nsit Ibom/Nsit Ubium Federal Constituency at the National Assembly.
Activities of Rt. Hon. Samuel Ikon as member representing Etinan/Nsit Ibom/Nsit Ubium Federal Constituency
CONSTITUENCY PROJECTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
(1.)Vocational Skill Training/Enterprise Development for 50 Youth and 50 Women selected across Etinan/Nsit Ibom /Nsit Ubium Federal Constituency in soap making, fish farming, welding, Barbing, photograph/videography with a cash grant of 50, 000 each to the participant as a starter pack.
Coordinated by the Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) 2016.
ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME:
(2) Provision of 50,000 cash grant for start-ups to 50 business entrepreneurs and petty traders selected from Etinan/Nsit Ibom /Nsit Ubium Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State. (SELF –SPONSORED)
2016.
STRATEGIC EMPOWERMENT IN 2016. (Intervention)
(3) Donation of Motor Bikes
(10pcs) to constituents.
(4) Donation of Tricycle (10pcs) to constituents
(5.) Donation of Block Molding Machine (5pcs)
(6.) Donation of Welding Machine (30pcs)
(7.) Donation of Grass/Weed Trimmer (10pcs)
(8.) Donation of Hair Dryer (Hair Dressing Saloon) (15pcs)
(9.) Donation of 6.5kva Generator set (30pcs)
(10.) Donation of Sewing Machine (40pcs)
(11.) Donation of Barbing Clippers (50pcs)
(12.) Donation of Washing Machine (5pcs)
(13.) Donation of Vulcanizing Machine (15pcs)
(14.) Donation of wheelchairs to the physically challenged.
(15.) Donation of Gas cooker and kitchen utensils for food vendor startups
(16.) Donation of materials for startups in bead making.
(17.) Donation of materials in Hat making and other female accessories.
STRATEGIC VOCATIONAL AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT EMPOWERMENT IN 2017. (Intervention)
VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR 50 WOMEN. SEPTEMBER, 2017 in collaboration with National Directorate for Employment (NDE) AND PROVISION OF THE FOLLOWING FOR STARTUP:
(18.) Donation of Hair Dryer (Hair Dressing Saloon)
(19.) Donation of Sewing Machine
(20.) Donation of Hand drier
(21.) Donation of Washing Machine
(22.) Donation of Gas cooker and kitchen utensils for food vendor startups
(23.) Donation of materials for startups in bead making.
(24.) Donation of materials in Hart making and other female accessories.
(25.)Donation of materials for production of cake and other confectionaries
STRATEGIC EMPOWERMENT IN 2017/ 2018
(26.) Donation of Block Molding Machine with fully powered diesel engine (5pcs) to constituents.
(27.) Donation of Cassava Grinding Machine with a fully powered Motor Machine (15pc).
(28.) Donation of 3 in 1 palm oil Mill (3tons) with Housing Unit (2pcs) to Nkana village in South 1.
(29.) Donation of palm oil mill {3 tons} with Housing unit to Ekom iman in North 1
(30.) Vocational Skill Training for 50 Youths and Women selected across
Etinan/Nsit Ibom /Nsit Ubium Federal Constituency in fish farming, Coordinated by Small and Medium
Business Development Training for 50 constituents coordinated by the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), 2018
(31.) Donation of 50,000 cash grant to 150 women each carefully selected across the federal constituency to boost trading. 2018
(32.) Provision of 10 million naira grant to train constituents in film making, costume, script writing, equipment management and promotion of the movie/ entertainment industry with critical attention to women and youth in Etinan federal constituency. 2018
(33.) Skill acquisition training to 50 constituents’ in Soap Making, Air freshener, starch production, and detergents
(34.) Provision of free medical outreach on the ward to ward basis across the 31 wards making up the federal constituency. Statistics from Success story received shows 82 Surgeries successful, 100 free Eyeglasses released, 130 Eye assessment, 905 medical conditions treated at no cost.
CONSTRUCTIONS:
(35.) Construction of skills Acquisition center at Ikot Obio Edim in Nsit Ibom LGA through SMEDAN
(36.) Intervention to reconstruct failed portion of road in Afia Nsit, Nsit Ibom LGA with minimal drainage.
(37.) Construction of 20 units Lock-up shop and 20 open shades at URUA-NKO Market , Afiah Nsit in Nsit Ibom Local government area.
(38.) Rehabilitation and revitalization with the PROVISION of Medical equipments to Primary Health center, Afia Nsit Urua Nkor, Nsit ibom LGA
(39.) Provision of 18 units of the solar street lighting system in Mbioto II Community of Etinan LGA.
(40.) provision of 10units of the solar street lighting system at IKOT UBO village Nsit Ubium Local Government Area.
(41.) provision of 16 units of solar lights in Obotim Nsit, Nsit Ibom Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State.
(42.) Facilitated through NCC 42 computer units solar powered ICT center with building at Technical college, Mbioto 2
(43.) Facilitated through FMW&H 30,000 liters motorized water scheme for Mbiokporo Nsit in Nsit Ibom LGA.
(44.) Facilitated through FMW&H 30,000 liters motorized water scheme for Ekpene Obom in Etinan LGA.
(45.) Facilitated a Maternity facility for Ikot Isong in Etinan LGA through PHC
(46.) Donation of a church building
EDUCATIONAL EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME. 2016-2018
(47.) Financial Grant / Educational support for School fees intervention ranging from N25, 000 to N30, 000 to ease students undergoing regular courses while N50,000 to students in the professional disciplines across tertiary institutions in Akwa Ibom state. (5 students carefully selected across 31wards in the federal constituency to a total of 155 students as beneficiaries.)2016. (Self-sponsored).
(48.) Also cash grant of 20,000 to 100 constituents under special consideration during empowerment program in 2016 to ease issues of youth restiveness and also help them start small with any endeavor.
(49.) Educational support for School fees intervention ranging from N25, 000 to N30, 000 to 100 students undergoing regular courses at tertiary institutions in Akwa Ibom. 2017(self-sponsored).
Employment Facilitation 2016-2018:
Amidst the tense and rigorous lobbying process involved in recruitment and any other form of placement to have constituents gainfully employed, Rt.Hon.Samuel Ikon facilitated placements of quite a good number of constituents across the three local Govt Etinan/Nsit Ibom/Nsit ubium into federal agencies.
BILLS,MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS:
(1.) Urgent need for the rehabilitation of Ndiya road linking the mkpat enin express road to Port Harcourt Road.
(2.) Call for urgent construction of the Nsit Ubium-Eket highway with a collapsed bridge connecting the rich oil Communities by (Mbiekene and Nnung Obong) of Akwa Ibom State to the East-West road.
(3.) Non-release of National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (NEEDS) Assessment Intervention Fund and its consequences on the nation’s educational development.
(4.) Urgent Need To Hold An Investigative Hearing On The Issue Of Modern Slavery, Human Trafficking, Domestic Servitude And Forced Labor Confronting Nigeria Citizens Home And Abroad With The Aim Of Bringing The Scourge To A Complete Stop.
Just to mention a few with countless of reports
BILLS :
(1.)A Bill for an act to make Provision for the Management of Mental Health in Nigeria, and for related matters
(2.) A Bill for an Act to Establish The Institute of Healthcare Management of Nigeria and for other Matters Connected Therewith
(3.)A Bill for an Act to Make Provision for the Management of Mental Health in Nigeria and for other Related Matters
(4.)A Bill for an Act to Amend the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency(NESREA)
(5.)FCT Metropolitan Management Council (establishment) Bill
(6.) FCT Area Council Service Commission ( establishment) Bill
(7.) Environmental Impact Assessment Act (Amendment) Bill
(8.)Deep Offshore and Island Basing Production sharing Contract Act(Amendment) Bill
(9.) Society of Nigeria Broadcasting Practitioners council Bill.
(10.) National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency Act (Amendment) Bill.
(1.1) Chartered Institute of Administrative Science of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill
Institute of safety professionals of Nigeria (Amendment) Bill.
(12.) Nigeria Technical Aid Corps Act (Amendment) Bill.
(1.3) Directorate of Technical Cooperation in Africa (Establishment) Bill
(14.) New partnership for Africa’s Development Commission Bill
(15.) Federal Capital Territory, kidnapping and hostage taking (Prohibition) Bill
(16.) Nigerian Press Council Act (Amendment) Bill, 2017
(17.) Nigeria Communications Commission Act (Amendment) Bill, 2018 (HB.1269)
(18.) Harmonies Retirement Age of the staff of the National Assembly Service bill, 2018 (HB.1270)
(19.) A bill for the establishment of federal university of Agriculture, Etinan, Akwa Ibom state.
OVERSIGHT:
(1.) Chairman House committee on NDDC (June – Dec,2007)
(2.) Chairman House committee on Finance and Appropriation (Dec 2007 – June 2011)
(3.) Chairman House committee on Interparliamentary Affairs (June 2011 – June 2015)
(4.) Chairman House committee on Interparliamentary Relations ( July 2015 – June 2019)
(5.) Attended over 100 conferences/seminars/workshops
Rt.Hon. Samuel Ikon has made Donation of 54 cars to you his constituents within the 12 year period of legislative service to his people .
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