Engr. Ben Akak Movement

02/03/2025

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY DEAR BROTHER, EKANEM ESSIEN.

The Chairman/CEO Bengies Group of Companies/Ben Akak Foundation , Engr. Ben Akak (Otuekong Ukwa Eburutu), has sent his warmth felicitation to Mr. Ekanem Essien, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Digital Media to the governor of Cross River State and Secretary, APC Elders Council in Ito/Idere/Ukwa Ward, on the occasion of his birthday celebration.

Engr. Ben Akak who extolled the virtues of Mr. Essien as a friend and brother, prayed that God in His infinite mercies should grant him long life to be more impactful to the people of Ito/Idere/Ukwa Ward and Odukpani Local Government in particular, and Cross River State at large, in good health and wealth.

Happy birthday once again !

E-Signed:

Ekpenyong Isaiah
For:
Engr. Ben Akak

01/01/2025

18/10/2024

Happy Birthday Your Excellency !

Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu
Governor of Cross River State

My Dear Governor,

The Vision is clear, the mission is on purpose, and the direction is very visible.

As you celebrate your birthday today, my prayer is, that God keep you in good health , sustain you in Solomonic wisdom , and multiply your Grace as you daily face the task of creating and sustaining a greater, better, and economically viable Cross River State.

Happy Birthday Sir!

Engr. Ben Akak
(Otuekong Ukwa Eburutu)
Chairman/CEO
Bengies Group of Companies/Ben Akak Foundation

25/09/2024

LETS RE-INVENT OURSELVES, ADAPT TO THE NEW ORDER , AND BEGIN TO EXIBIT THE CREATIVE INGENUITY THAT MAKES US NIGERIANS - ENGR. BEN AKAK.

The Chairman/CEO of Bengies Group of Companies/Ben Akak Foundation , Engr. Ben Akak(Otuekong Ukwa Eburutu), a former governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC in the 2023 general elections, has advised Cross Riverians in particular and Nigerians in general, to immediately re-invent themselves and find a way of adapting to the new order in the country, in order to wade off negative mindsets that could lead to crime or depression.

Engr. Ben Akak while speaking to selected group of friends, Media men and supporters on his return from a tour of destitute and Motherless Babies homes in Calabar, the Cross River State Capital and other parts of the State , where his Foundation, the Ben Akak Foundation took time to give out food items and money to the homes, said his reason for the tour was to have a first-hand feeling of what it is out there to survive the current economic situation in the country .

While acknowledging the current hardship in the country, Engr. Akak urged Cross Riverians in particular , and Nigerians in general not be be despair , but re-invent themselves , adapt to the new situation/order, and quickly begin to exhibit the inherent creative ingenuity of the African/Nigerian child so as to wade off reasoning that could lead to negativity .

While advising political leaders in the country , Engr . Akak said he is aware that the economy of the country is currently passing through the contraction phase, characterized by a decline in economic activity, caused by the recent increase in the price of fuel and therefore advised that government should channel more resources and investment into areas that will increase economic activities , most especially, genuine empowerment of Small and Medium scale businesses and entrepreneurs. Harping on the need to empower more young people to live indepent life, Engr. Ben Akak said, one of his ideas which was part of his cardinal then campaign points was investing more in knowledge transfer, as money in the hands of a young person without any idea on what to use it for is a waste. He therefore advocated for massive serious investment in areas of technological and entrepreneurial knowledge transfer for young Cross Riverians and Nigerians if poverty most be reduced to it's barest minimum, positing that the tech world is producing more rich people than any other sector and that Nigeria must not be left out in taking advantage of what it genuinely offers.

Engr. Akak concluded by reminding Cross Riverians/Nigerians that tough times do not last, but tough people do, emphasizing that there is need to keep hope alive

Ekpenyong Isaiah-isababa
Commander, Infantry Pen Battalion
[email protected]

24/09/2024

ENGR. BEN AKAK AT IT AGAIN, WHEN GIVING IS IN THE BLOOD, MAKING UBUNTU HIS RELIGION .

The times are hard, Nigerians are passing through excruciating pains , the level of poverty in the land has increased and people can barely feed. The ordinary person on the street prays for help and helpers to come their way, not to build houses or buy cars, but to put one square meal on the table for themself and family .

Political Philanthropists and givers have all gone on sabbatical and indefinite leave🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣, the streets are empty and cheer singers have no voice again, because hunger is no body's mate . Even when they try to raise their voices in singing their usual alleluja, the reality that it will be without any reward has sealed their lips, with only very few still shouting capacity on empty stomach🤣🤣🤣 . Please, pardon me, it is not an attack but just that I am a writer, I write as the spirit directs🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.

A time like this defines the true human nature , a time like this defines real philantropism devoid of any political undertone, a time like this distinguishes people like Engr. Ben Akak whose ideas , thoughts and reasoning is one that sees giving as an obligation they must daily undertake, from political exploiters who would during every electioneering campaign come out to buy the conscience of the poor with Maggie and tomato 🍅 in the name of philantropism .

The recent tour of destitute and Motherless Babies homes by Engr. Ben Akak through the Ben Akak Foundation in Calabar, the Cross River State capital and other parts of the State, is one act that has drawn tears 😭 😭 😭 😭 from my eyes and the eyes of every other good spirited Cross Riverian and and Nigerians who knows what it is to give out a kobo now. It is not cry of sorrow, but of joy, to see a man who is not holding any political office spend his hard earned money to cater for the less privileged with no expectations of immediate reward in return , but on on the believe that it is God in heaven that rewards every man in His due time.

Engr. Ben Akak is a clear definition of South African Ubuntu , a man that believes that humanity should be our religion .

Ekpenyong Isaiah-isababa
Commander, Infantry Pen Battalion
[email protected]

26/07/2024

ENGR. BEN AKAK MOURNS THE DEATH OF CHIEF EMMANUEL IWUANYANWU , PRESIDENT OHANEZE NDIGBO

The Chairman/CEO Bengies Group of Companies/Ben Akak Foundation, Engr. Ben Akak (Otuekong Ukwa Eburutu), has mourn the demise of Elder Statesman and President of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu.

Engr. Akak while recalling the role Chief Iwuanyanwu played in chairing the Second edition of the Margaret Ekpo Foundation Annual Lecture , which gave so much direction to the foundation and the later impact the foundation had to create within the society through his sponsorship of the activities of the foundation and advise, while he Akak was the Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation , said he will be seriously missed by not just his immediate family and Ndi-Igbo; but by so many other people he has impacted their life positively and Nigerians at large.

Engr. Akak prayed God to grant the repose of Chief Iwuanyanwu eternal rest , and his immediate family and love ones, the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss

E-Signed :

Ekpenyong Isaiah
For:
Engr. Ben Akak

12/07/2024

ENGR. BEN AKAK: WHEN THE TIME IS NIGH, IT SHALL BE MADE MANIFEST FOR CROSS RIVERIANS TO SEE.

Politics they say is a game of interest. For core politicians, may be, the ones with no conscience , their interest superseeds every other thing . No wonder , some politicians will even sacrifice anything and everything for political power .

Reminiscing on the slogan that 'politics is a dirty game' and taking into consideration the 'winners take all' syndrome of our politicians today, creates a mix feeling in me about certain actions of the man, Engr. Ben Akak who instead of sacrificing everything and anything for his ambition , sacrificed his ambition for the larger communal interest. Communal interest that may have failed to protect his interest .

His continued saying of the word "if not me , it should be my brother'' when advances were made to him on how to realize his ambition using other platforms and channel, and relating it with facts currently on ground; was, and is an act that should be studied so that upcoming politicians will learn how to align their interest in future bearing in mind that when it comes to political power grabbing brotherhood, sisterhood, aunty(hood) and uncle(hood) may not matter much , but interest.

But one fact remains , no good deed goes unrewarded by God , and when the time is nigh , the manifestation shall be made clear to all Cross Riverians. After all , most people could not believe their eyes that they are what they today.

Congratulations to Chief Okoi Obono-Obla on the launch of his book.

Ekpenyong Isaiah-isababa
Commander, Infantry Pen Battalion
[email protected]

28/05/2024

ENGR. BEN AKAK MOURNS THE DEATH OF MADAM EZINNE LADY THERESA AGIANYE AKPAGU, MOTHER OF NTUFAM PROF. ZANA ITIUNBE AKPAGU

The Chairman/CEO Bengies Group of Companies/Ben Akak Foundation, Engr. Ben Akak(Otuekong Ukwa Eburutu ) has commiserated with the family of Ntufam Prof. Zana Itiunbe Akpagu, former Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar; on the death of their beloved mother, Madam Ezinne Lady Theresa Agianye Akpagu on the 26th of May, 2024.

Engr. Ben Akak while mourning the passing unto Glory of this virtuous woman of character, said, Madam Theresa Agianye while alive had impacted the life of so many people positively through her personal strides and her ability to bring up God-fearing and worthy children like Prof. Zana Akpagu who also has been a blessing to many in Obudu Local Government Area , Cross River State and the entire country .

Engr. Akak urged the Akpagu's family to take solace in the fact that their mother lived a worthy live and left as a role model whose traits will be remembered forever. He prayed God to grant the Soul of Madam Ezinne Lady Theresa Agianye Akpagu a peaceful passage to eternity.

Adieu Madam Ezinne Lady Theresa AKPAGU!

Rest with the Lord till the resurrection morning

E-Signed :

Ekpenyong Isaiah
For:
Engr. Ben Akak

11/05/2024

NUJ NEW CHAIRPERSON: QUALITY ATTRACTS QUALITY, ENGR. BEN AKAK, A LEADER THAT IDENTIFIES AND WORK WITH TALENTS .

The recent NUJ election in Cross River State Chapter that saw the emergence of her first female Chairperson, Archibong Bassey , a very calm woman, quintessential journalist , erudite media consultant and staff of Nigerian Television Authority , Calabar ; is one that gives me so much joy and happiness. Joy and happiness because I have had the opportunity to work with her as a team , a team put together by a Master strategist and identifier of talents , Engr. Ben Akak (Otuekong Ukwa Eburutu)

The road to the 2023 gubernatorial elections in Cross River State was one that came with high hopes and expectations. For men of pen and paper , it was an opportunity to assess and put into writing the abilities and potentials of some of those that were then either openly or secretly jostling to become governor in 2023.

While we wrote about most of them and their potentials, without being acknowledged, because politics in Nigeria has become one that is better to use zombies within than bring talents from outside to service the system ; it was then an extreme show of exemplary leadership when Engr. Ben Akak as part of his then strategic plans and lines of action as a Governorship aspirant , brought in highly celebral talents from almost everywhere in the state as either advisers or media consultants, one of which was and still is, Archibong Bassey , the current first female NUJ Chairperson , Cross River State chapter.

Working with and for Engr. Ben Akak in a young and highly talented team that had Archibong Bassey, a team that felt Engr. Akak was the best of all the aspirants then jostling to become governor, is one that shows that quality only attracts quality, and quality only promotes quality.

Nigerian Union of Journalist, NUJ , Cross River State Chapter has just given hope that there are still organizations in Nigeria that will still go for quality than 'man know man'.

Congratulations , Archibong Bassey !
First Female NUJ Chairperson
Cross River State Chapter.

Ekpenyong Isaiah-isababa
Commander, Infantry Pen Battalion
[email protected]

10/04/2024

ENGR. BEN AKAK CONGRATULATES THE FIRST LADY OF CROSS RIVER STATE AND WIFE OF THE GOVERNOR, HER EXCELLENCY , REV. MRS. EYOAWAN BASSEY OTU, ON HER 60TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION .

The Chairman/CEO Bengies Group of Companies/Ben Akak Foundation, Engr. Ben Akak(Otuekong Ukwa Eburutu), has congratulated the First Lady of Cross River State and Wife of the Governor, Her Excellency, Rev. Mrs. Eyoawan Bassey Otu on her 60th birthday celebration.

Engr. Akak while rejoicing with the First Lady on the milestone reached said, the First lady has remained a blessing to the people of Cross River State through her numerous interventions to better the welfare of the ordinary Cross River people.

He therefore prayed God to continue to keep the First Lady in good health and wealth to impact humanity more.

Happy birthday Your Excellency !

Signed:

Ekpenyong Isaiah

For:

Engr. Ben Akak