Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving.

Akwa Ibom State Governor Mr Udom Emmanuel was among the dignitaries that witnessed the double celebration of 60th birthday and 35th marriage anniversary of the State Chairman Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Rev. Ndueso Ekwere, held today Sunday 25th June 2017, at Quo Iboe Church Ibiaku Itam 2, Itu Superintendency along Calabar-Itu Highway.

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