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  • The Akpanke Foundation Commences Collation Of Data Of Cross Riverians For Grant Assistance

    The Akpanke Foundation Commences Collation Of Data Of Cross Riverians For Grant Assistance

    By Admin

    The Peter Akpanke Foundation has announced its intention to collate data of Cross Riverians for free financial grant.

    This was disclosed through a release signed by the Chairman of the Akpanke Foundation, Mr. Peter Akpanke.

    The release eads;

    The management of The Akpanke Foundation (TAF), a non profit organization designed to provide succor to the needy and less privileged through empowerment,  programs and other Humanitarian services in her relentless fight against Poverty has commenced the collation of data for free financial Grants for the people of Cross River State.

    Stand a chance of benefiting from this rare opportunity by filling the form in the link below.

    Note; All processes are free of charge and you can fill for those who don’t have internet access.

    Kindly fill the form below by clicking the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZLZ54oeZ8xM6Z_x_DTIwJKxJn_RsglrfvrYvfDoYS3swnvg/viewform?usp=sf_linkAkpanke Foundation Grant- Click here to register.

  • The Akpanke Foundation Empowers A Cripple With Wheel Chair, Sewing Machine And A Shop To Start Business

    The Akpanke Foundation Empowers A Cripple With Wheel Chair, Sewing Machine And A Shop To Start Business

    By Elijah Ugani

    The Akpanke Foundation has come to the rescue of a cripple who despites all odds a learned a trade but could not afford a shop and a sewing machine to start up her own business.

    The Founder of The Akpanke Foundation, Mr. Peter Akpanke took to his Facebook page to share his emotions when he met with the cripple.

    He said “On Friday Evening, my dear Friend and Spiritual director of The Akpanke Foundation, Very Rev Fr Roger Mowang talked to me about a certain physically disabled girl who despite her situation, struggled to acquire a skill but needed basic equipments to start up.

    “Since I was home, my team and I accompanied by some friends decided to Pay the said girl whom I didn’t know a surprise visit in her house. It was an unbelievable reality for this young lady, her mother and other siblings.

    “I broke down in tears at some point not because I interfaced with a physically disabled person, perhaps by virtue of my chosen path of service to humanity,it has become normal that I meet this category of people every day. But yesterday’s case was particular because it gave me and almost every body who was present the opportunity to reflect and be reminded that we are who ever we are because of the grace of God. I don’t think i have been that emotional in recent times like I was yesterday.

    “By the grace of God, young Agnes today now has a wheel chair, sewing machine, a shop and some Projects to start up with courtesy of The Akpanke Foundation.

    “I decided to share this story to inspire those who are currently going through challenging situations and those who feel limited by the financial periscope of things in their family. Where you come from or what you are shouldn’t determine what or who you will tomorrow. Agnes would have decided to leverage on her condition by begging for arms on the street like others with similar disabilities, but she decided to confront her limitations in the battle for survival and she’s winning .

    “The shoes some of us now wear in the society today once look expensive even in thoughts, but we thank God for bringing us thus far. Even if others believe in their horses and chariots, I will always hold on to the name of the Lord.

    “The battle is Against poverty..
    Let’s join hands in bridging the Gap…”

  • Mr. Peter Akpanke Congratulates Rt. Hon. Jarigbe Agom

    Mr. Peter Akpanke Congratulates Rt. Hon. Jarigbe Agom

    By Elijah Ugani

    One of the major supporters of Rt. Hon. Jarigbe Agom, Mr. Peter Akpanke code named (Peter the Rock) has congratulated the senator-elect, for his victory at the supreme court yesterday.

    In a release made available to The Lumine News, Mr. Akpanke noted that Jarigbe’s victory is a confirmation that the voice of the people is the voice of God.

    Mr. Akpanke described the tripartite victory at the (High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court) as unprecedented.

    The party stalwart noted that “Jarigbe’s emergence has opened a new chapter that envisage hope and libration for Northern Cross River in particular and the entire state at large.

    Referring to senator-elect, he noted that “I commend very sincerely your doggedness and resilience in the pursuit of what rightly belongs to you.

    “This is the beginning of the many good things that awaits you. You are a shining star and a leading example”

    Mr. Akpanke likened Jarigbe’s stolen mandate and the subsequent reclaiming of his victory to the mishap that befell Ziklag, when the Amalakites had raided Southern Judah, attacked Ziklag and looted everything. When David arrived, he sought the Lord’s permission to go after the Amalikites.

    In 1Sam 30:8 & 18. “David asked the Lord, Shall I go after those raiders? And will I catch them? And the Lord answered, pursue them, and recover everything” Verse 18 “David rescued everyone and everything Amalakites had taken”

    Mr. Akpanke averred that the success that is recorded throughout the sojourn can only be attributed to God’s benevolence and will. He commended the goodwill and prayers of all the supporters.

    He assured that the senator-elect will do his best to justify this mandate and the goodwill enjoyed from the people of northern cross river across party lines.

    The elated Mr. Akpanke used the opportunity to thank God who stood firmly by him and all those who believed and championed the emancipation of cross river northern senatorial district.

  • Peter Akpanke Makes List Of Hon. Jarigbe Agom’s Campaign Council

    Peter Akpanke Makes List Of Hon. Jarigbe Agom’s Campaign Council

    By Elijah Ugani

    Barely 24 hours after Mr. Peter Akpanke dissociated self from the campaign council of the factional candidate of the PDP in the October 31st 2020, CRN senatorial district rerun election, he has been nominated into the campaign council of Rt. Jarigbe Agom’s campaign council.

    Mr. Peter Akpanke is the President/Founder of The Akpanke’s Foundation, a nonprofit and humanitarian organization that has touched the lives of most vulnerable persons in the northern senatorial district and is said to have a broad support base across the district.

    He is said to be a staunch supporter of the Member of Parliament, who he believes is a pathfinder and the hope of the northern senatorial district of our dream.

    Though, Mr. Akpanke cited non compliance with with Democratic tenets by Dr. Stephen Odey over his inclusion into his campaign council, it is a known fact that his attachment and support for the MP is the major reason for his dissociation.

    This is however the first time since the return to democracy in 1999 that two persons are laying claims to the party ticket.

  • Peter Akpanke Dissociates Self From 2020 PDP Campaign Council For Northern Senatorial District

    Peter Akpanke Dissociates Self From 2020 PDP Campaign Council For Northern Senatorial District

    By Admin

    A front line supporter of Rt. Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe for the Cross River Northern Senatorial District, Mr. Peter Akpanke has dissociated self from the publication of a faction of the People’s Democratic Party PDP, supporting Dr. Stephen Odey.

    In release made available to The Lumine News and signed by Mr. Peter Akpanke, indicates that he was never consulted and that the action of the mischief makers violates every known democratic tenets, principles and practice.

    Akpanke however noted that he has no intention to join issues with any person or group of persons and called on the public to disregard the publication which has the intent of misleading the public.

    The release reads in full “My attention has been drawn to a misguided and purported list circulated in the social media under the Finance sub committee as member of a campaign council.

    “For the purpose of the records, I wish to state categorically that I was not at any point consulted to be part of any campaign council, and therefore dissociate myself from any form of membership of any campaign council.

    “My name as contained in that document violates every known democratic tenets, principles and practice. However, I have no intention whatsoever to join issues any person or group of persons.

    “The general public is hereby intimated to take note and disregard the purported publication of my name as a member of the Finance Committee of the campaign Council. This was done to mislead the public”

     

  • 2020 Intern’l Day Of Peace: The Akpanke Foundation Invites Nations To Honour The Cessation Of Hostilities

    2020 Intern’l Day Of Peace: The Akpanke Foundation Invites Nations To Honour The Cessation Of Hostilities

     

    The Akpanke Foundation join the United Nations to call on countries and people to honor a cessation of hostilities to enable the collective fight against the dreaded disease, Covid-19.

    In a release made available to The Lumine News, and signed by the President/Founder of the Akpanke Foundation, Mr. Peter Akpanke, indicates that the foundation has maintained peace and distrusted palliatives during the pandemic to cushion the effects caused by the scourge.

    The release reads “This day is observed yearly around the world on 21th September . It was declared by the UN General Assembly, devoted to the strengthening of the various ideals relating to peace, through the observance of 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire.

    “This year, the International Peace Day, appears to be clearer than ever. It has revealed to us that we are not each other’s enemy, rather our common enemy is a tireless virus that threatens our health, security and every aspect of livelihood.

    “The COVID-19 Pandemic has thrown our world into turmoil and forcibly reminded us that we live in one planet and what ever happens in one part of the planet can impact people everywhere.

    “Early this year, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres called on all warring parties to lay down their weapons and focus on the battle against this unprecedented global pandemic. While the message is intended for armed parties, solidarity and cooperation across borders, sectors and generations are also needed to win this new fight against the worst public health crisis of our time.

    “In this light, that The Akpanke Foundation commemorates this day with continuous involvement in various programs and outreach geared towards curtailing the poverty caused by our common enemy (the Covid-19 Pandemic).

    “We have maintained peace and shared palliatives to quench this poverty caused by the pandemic.

    “This day, was initiated in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly. Two decades later, in 2001, the General Assembly unanimously voted to designate the Day as a period of non-violence and cease-fire.

    “The Akpanke Foundation today, join The United Nations to invite all nations and people to honour a cessation of hostilities, and to otherwise commemorate the Day with education and public awareness on issues related to peace”

  • 2020 World Patients Day: The Akpanke Foundation Pays Patients’ Hospital Bills

    2020 World Patients Day: The Akpanke Foundation Pays Patients’ Hospital Bills

    By Elijah Ugani

    As part of the efforts to commemorate the 2020 world patient’s day, The Akpanke Foundation paid hospital bill worth 3M for indigent and vulnerable patients who could not afford their bills as well as donated over 150 crutches, 3000 alcohol based sanitizer and 5000 facemasks during this Covid-19 pandemic.

    In a statement made available to The Lumine News, and signed by the President/Founder of The Akpanke Foundation, Mr. Peter Akpanke, indicates that thousand of patients across the world suffer avoidable harm especially during this Covid-19 era or are put at risk of injury, while receiving healthcare every day.

    The release reads “The 72nd World Health Assembly adopted resolution WHA 72.6 ‘Global action on patient safety’ on 25 May 2019. The resolution recognizes patient safety as a global health priority and endorses the establishment of this day 17th September, to be observed annually as the World Patient Safety Day.

    “World Patient Safety Day calls for global solidarity and concerted action by all countries and international partners to improve patient safety. Furthermore, the Day brings together patients, families, caregivers, communities, health workers, health care leaders and policy-makers to show their commitment to patient safety.
    No one should be harmed in health care. Yet thousands of patients across the world suffer avoidable harm especially in this Covid-19 era, or are put at risk of injury, while receiving health care every single day.

    “The Akpanke Foundation in the virtue of prioritizing patients health and safety has donated over 3000 hand sanitizers, 150 crutches, 5000 face masks and paid hospital bills of patients under clinical care.

    “We shall continue to lend our supportive hands to the lees privileged and the needy”

  • Covid-19: Peter Akpanke Foundation Distributes Palliatives, Sanitizers, Face Masks And Empowers Youth With Motorcycles

    Covid-19: Peter Akpanke Foundation Distributes Palliatives, Sanitizers, Face Masks And Empowers Youth With Motorcycles

    By Elijah Ugani

    As part of the efforts to cushion the effect of the ravaging pandemic, coronavirus, Mr. Peter Akpanke of the Akpanke’s foundation has stop at nothing to continue to remember his people endlessly.

    Today in Bendi village, The Akpanke foundation distributed palliatives to the entire Obanliku which includes Bags of rice, face masks, hand sanitizers , clutches, cash and lots more valuable gift.

    This is in line with the Mission of his foundation “ Building sustainable communities where everyone has equal opportunity devoid of oppression and poverty “

    Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow.

    This comes barely one day as the same foundation had presented a car gift to Mr. Ben Ukukong of Keting, Bendi ward 1 in Obanliku local government area of cross river state.

  • Peter Akpanke’s Foundation Empowers Ben Ukukong With A Car Gift

    Peter Akpanke’s Foundation Empowers Ben Ukukong With A Car Gift

    By Elijah Ugani

    As part of activities to mark the thanksgiving of the President/Founder of Peter Akpanke Foundation, Mr Peter Akpanke in appreciation of God’s love and benevolence towards his family, a brand new Toyota Camry pencil light, was presented to Mr Ben Ukukong at Keting, Bendi ward 1 in Obanliku local government area of cross river state.

    Presenting the car on behalf of the President/Founder of Peter Akpanke Foundation, Mr. Chris Ogar urged the beneficiary to use the car judiciously to the service of God and mankind.

    Speaking to TheLumineNews, the philanthropist, Mr. Petrr Akpanke, stated that “I have decided to do this in other to encourage the beneficiary and send a message to the wider society in general and the youths in particular that there is dignity in labour.

    “God has been very faithful to me and my family and I owe him all the thanks, what I owe God can only be redeemed by human, it is on that note that I have decided as part of the activities for my thanksgiving to present the car to Mr. Ben Ukukong.

    “As long as God continue his work on us, we will continue to extend this magnanimity to as many as we can”

    Responding after the car gift, the recipient, Mr. Ben Ukukong who was visibly elated by the gesture, thanked the magnanimous donor, Mr. Peter Akpanke for the show of love, and wondered what he must have done to deserve the gesture.

    He however, promised to follow the footsteps of his donor and posited that “I have learnt a lot today, the act of given. Thank you very much for this lesson, I will try my best. I want to call on all of you here to join me to thank Mr. Peter Akpanke for this car gift”

    The car gift presentation was to kick start the activities to return the glory to God and service to mankind.