National Association of Ikono Students, University of Calabar Chapter.

NAIS LUNCHEON & AWARD DAY 2025– CELEBRATING OUR HERITAGE! 🔥

The National Association of Ikono Students (UNICAL Chapter) proudly invites you to a prestigious gathering of culture, excellence, and celebration.

🌟 Theme: OUR HERITAGE, OUR PRIDE
📅 Date: Friday, 2nd May 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM Prompt
📍 Venue: Moot Court, Opposite EDC Center, University of Calabar

This grand occasion is set to be a remarkable experience, featuring:
🎤 Special Guest Appearances
📜 Insightful History & Origin of Ikono
👑 Dazzling Pageantry
🎁 Exciting Giveaways
🏆 Award Presentations
🎶 Electrifying Music & Entertainment
🍽 Refreshing Meals & More!

Join us as we celebrate our rich heritage, recognize outstanding individuals, and create lasting memories.Don't miss out on this extraordinary event.

📞 For Enquiries & Reservations:
📲 07025377453| 07012885572 09024322871 08092326571

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*OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF IKONO STUDENTS, UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR CHAPTER (NAIS-UCC)*

*DATED: 20-04-2025*

*RE: HAPPY EASTER CELEBRATION* 🎉🎉

In this revered season of Easter, we are reminded of the beauty of renewal, the strength of unity, and the power of hope. Let us take this moment to reflect on our journey, rekindle our passion for excellence, and reaffirm our commitment to one another. 🩶

As we celebrate the resurrection of the risen Christ, let us also understand that Easter is not just a celebration, it is a call to rise, to rebuild, and to reach higher. May this season fill our hearts with courage, clarity, and a deepened pride in our identity.⭐🧡

I wish you all a blessed and inspiring Easter celebration. 🎉 🎉

~Signed:~

Hon. Israel Vazquez
Director of Information, NAIS-UCC

*NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF IKONO STUDENTS, UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR CHAPTER (NAIS-UCC)*

*DATED: 01-04-2025*

*RE: NEW MONTH FELICITATION*

As we step into the beautiful month of April, the leadership of the National Association of Ikono Students, University of Calabar Chapter, extends warm wishes to you. May this month bring new opportunities, renewed strength, and remarkable achievements in our academic pursuits and personal aspirations.

Let us continue to uphold the values of unity, excellence, and progress as we strive for a brighter future. Together, we shall make this month productive and fulfilling.
Wishing you all a blessed and successful April.

~Signed:~

Hon. Israel Vazquez
Director of Information, NAIS-UCC

Congratulations on your Convocation Ceremony NAIS-UCC Vice President - Comr. Esther Obotta🎉🎉

*NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF IKONO STUDENTS UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR CHAPTER (NAIS-UCC)*

*APPEAL FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR OUR LUNCHEON/AWARD DAY EVENT*

Dearest Naisites, we hope this message finds you well.

As we approach our much-anticipated Luncheon/Award Day event, we are reaching out to solicit for your financial support and cooperation for this significant occasion. Our event aims to celebrate the achievements and hard work of our fellow students, recognizing their dedication and contributions to our association and beyond.

Hosting an event of this scale requires adequate funding, and after assessing our current financial status as a none dues paying association, it has become clear that we need to rally together as a people, to have a successful event.

Therefore, we are appealing to each member of our association to support/contribute whatever amount you can towards making this event a success. Every penny counts and can make a substantial difference.

The hope of this event seeing the light of the day truly depends on the cooperation of all of us. Together, we can make the event an historic one.

Please consider making your contribution to the account details below:

Account Name: *National Association Of Ikono student, Unical chapter*
Account number: 5860202532
Bank: *Ecobank*

Thank you for your consideration and support.

Warm regards,

Comr. Rachel John
( *DOS/Planning Comm. Chairperson)*
0702 537 7453

Hon. Emediong Jeremiah
( Treasurer)
07012885572

Comr. David Effiong
( President)
09024322871

*NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF IKONO STUDENTS, UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR CHAPTER (NAIS-UCC)*
*DIRECTORATE OF INFORMATION*

*8th March 2025*

*INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY: CELEBRATING STRENGTH, GRACE & IMPACT*

Today, we join the world in celebrating International Women's Day—a day to honor the resilience, brilliance, and invaluable contributions of women in our society. From the pillars of our homes to the leaders shaping our communities, women continue to inspire, break barriers, and create lasting change.

As members of NAIS-UCC and the broader universiry community, let us take a moment to appreciate the phenomenal women among us—our mothers, sisters, friends, and colleagues—who embody strength, intelligence, and grace. May we continue to support, uplift, and empower one another in the journey toward equality and progress.

To every woman reading this: You are powerful. You are enough. You are unstoppable! Keep shining and making history.

Happy International Women’s Day once again to you all

~Signed:~
*Hon. Israel Vazquez*
_Director of Information, NAIS-UCC_

*OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION,*
*NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF IKONO STUDENTS, UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR CHAPTER (NAIS_UCC)*

*REF: DOI/05/03/2025*

*BIRTHDAY FELICITATION TO OUR ROYAL MOTHER [OBONGAWAN IBIBIO THE 11TH] - HRM OBONGAWAN PEACE EFFIONG*

Today, we celebrate someone truly special. Happy Birthday to a quintessential royal figure.👑You've been a source of inspiration to us all.✨

As you step into this new chapter, may your journey be filled with love, happiness, and success. May this year bring endless opportunities, unforgettable moments, and all the joy your heart desires.🥞✨💫

I wish you many more happy, wonderful and fruitful years.🎉🎉Once again Happy Birthday Obongawan 👑 🍔🍔🥞🎉🍷🍷✨
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~Signed~

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*Hon. Israel Vazquez*
Director of Information
*NAIS-UCC*

*HONORING YOUR SPECIAL DAY!*

*Dear Comr. Monica Ubengh,*

Happy Birthday to a remarkable leader and epitome of good virtue, Your guidance and support inspires us all.

Wishing you a day filled with success and a year marked by triumph.

On your special day,may you be surrounded by the very excellence you exude. May your birthday be filled as much joy as you bring to us every.

Birthday Felicitation to the Executive President, National Association of Ikono Students, University of Calabar Chapter [NAIS-UCC]

On behalf of the entire NAIS-UCC community, i wish you a blissful birthday filled with loads of joy, happiness, a sense of accomplishment and laughter.

As you surge into your new age, the sky will forever remain your limit. God bless and keep you. Thanks for all you do for the association and the student community at large.

Signed
Etok Israel
Media and Publicity Chairperson
NAIS-UCC

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF IKONO STUDENTS, UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR CHAPTER [NAIS-UCC]

THURSDAY 25/07/2024

*REPORT OF COURTESY VISIT TO THE STAFF ADVISER OF NAIS-UCC, PROF. BENJAMIN UDOH*

The leadership of NAIS-UCC paid a courtesy visit to the association's staff adviser, Mr Benjamin Udoh in his office.

The representatives were the President of NAIS and his Vice, the Ibibio president- elect, Director for media and publicity, and his assistant (NAIS-UCC).

The staff adviser warmly received and appreciated the association for acknowledging him and also promised to offer quality support to the association in any way that he can. He also applauded the president on his bid to resurrect the association, making it active once again. He further went ahead to advise the delegates academically and urged Ikono students to make the LG proud morally and academically and to be a good ambassador of Ikono.

The President on behalf of the association presented an Award of Special Recognition to Prof. Benjamin Udoh not just for his unwavering support and tutelage to the association but for his recent promotion the position of a professor and his outstanding contribution to the student community and varsity at large.

The Ibibio President-elect also informed him of the upcoming inauguration of the recently elected Ibibio executives. Prof. Benjamin applauded the Ibibio president-elect and urged him to be a good representative of his constituency.

The visit ended with an award presentation photo 📸.

~_Signed_~
ETOK ISRAEL
Director of Information
NAIS - UCC

for

Effiong David
President NAIS- UCC

*NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF IKONO STUDENTS, UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR CHAPTER [NAIS-UCC]*

*REPORT OF COURTESY VISIT TO THE CEO OF GODDAFI'S ENTERPRISE ON MONDAY 22ND OF JULY, 2024*

The President of NAIS-UCC, His Excellency, Effiong David led a group of delegates for a courtesy visit to Mr. Godwin Asuquo Enang, the CEO of GODDAFI'S ENTERPRISE dated 22/07/2024 who warmly received them in his office. The spectacular visit was in a bid for the association to identify with her prominent Ikono brothers who have made a name for themselves and have the capacity to be the organisation's mentor and sponsor.

Also present during the visit was the Ibibio president and his vice who took out time to attend the visit alongside Ikono executives.

In response to the visit, Mr Godwin Enang gave the delegates a warm welcome and also appreciated the organisation for the honour which was accorded to him . He also commended the president's efforts in identifying the organisation with our Ikono brothers and also listed other prominent Ikono brothers in Calabar whom the organisation could identify with.

An award was presented to Mr Godwin Enang. The visit ended with a group picture.

~_Signed_~


Diana Bassey
Deputy Director of Information
NAIS - UCC

_for_

Effiong David
President NAIS- UCC

*OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT NIAS, UCC*

BIRTHDAY FELICITATIONS;

I am happy to celebrate you, Hon. (High Chief Joseph Umoren for showing exemplary leadership qualities that have helped shaped the political history and development of our NAIS UCC.

May God bless and strengthen you on this occasion of your birthday.