Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio Celebrates Grand Patron, Oku Ibom Ibibio, Ntenyin Solomon Etuk, on His Birthday
By Edidiong Albert
A foremost socio-cultural organisation, the Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio, has extended felicitations to its 4th Grand Patron and Oku Ibom Ibibio, His Eminence Ntenyin (Dr.) Solomon Daniel Etuk, CFR, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary.
In a goodwill message signed by its International President, Akparawa (Elder) Iniabasi Ekanem, the organisation described the revered monarch as a great patriarch, a symbol of continuity, and a custodian of the cherished Ibibio heritage.
The statement reads in part: “On behalf of the leadership and the entire global membership of Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio, I warmly felicitate with Your Eminence, our revered Grand Patron and distinguished Patriarch, on the auspicious occasion of your birthday anniversary.
“We celebrate not only another year of life but a life marked by wisdom, honour, service, and devotion to our cherished Ibibio heritage. As the 4th Grand Patron of Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio, your presence remains a symbol of continuity, unity, and the enduring bond between our traditions and future generations.”
The International President further prayed for long life, good health, and lasting prosperity for the Oku Ibom Ibibio, who is also the President-General of the Akwa Ibom State Supreme Council of Traditional Rulers.
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“We thank Almighty God for His grace upon your life and pray that He will continue to preserve you, strengthen your influence, and bless you with long life, good health, peace, wisdom, and lasting prosperity.
“May you continue to reign in honour, flourish in grace, and remain a revered father and custodian of our heritage,” the message added.
The message ended with a traditional Ibibio royal salute: “Yak Itong Uwem Osong Oku Ibom Ibibio ke nsi nsi! Yak Itong Uwem Osong Grand Patron Nyin ke nsi nsi!!”
Ntenyin Dr Solomon Etuk, CFR, who holds the revered stool of Oku Ibom Ibibio and serves as President-General of the Akwa Ibom State Supreme Council of Traditional Rulers, has been widely celebrated across the State for his fatherly role and his dedication to peace, unity, and the development of Akwa Ibom State.
