Akwa Ibom State Association of Nigeria, USA Inc.

10/07/2026

🇺🇸🇳🇬 AKISAN USA 1ST COUNCIL MEETING IN SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA – LOADING…

The AKISAN USA 1st Council Meeting is coming soon to Scottsdale, Arizona! 🙏🏾

Get ready for a productive gathering focused on unity, leadership, collaboration, setting the strategy for the future, and building a stronger future for AKISAN USA.



AKISAN USA
United in Purpose. Stronger Together.

10/05/2026

💙 *AKISAN USA: EXPANDING SUPPORT & EMPOWERMENT*

As part of our continued commitment to *inclusion, empowerment, and community impact*, AKISAN USA visited an *autism center in Akwa Ibom State* while home to celebrate the state’s 39th anniversary. The purpose of the visit was to engage with stakeholders and explore opportunities to expand support for persons with disabilities.

Members of the AKISAN USA delegation included the National President, Engr. (Dr.) Mbong Ekiko; AKISAN BOT Chair, Mr. Aniekan Etim; AKISAN National Secretary, Engr. Emem Asikpo; AKISAN National Social Secretary, Miss Mercy Otu; AKISAN BOT Assistant Secretary and former Mr. Akwa Ibom USA, Mr. Aniekan Udofia; and AKISAN Director of Protocol, Obongawan Iniobong Ikpe.

The visit was conducted in partnership with *Ms. Rosemary Udofia, CEO of Shifrah Autism Foundation, and Ms. Nnene Bassey, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, Ph.D., on Disability Matters.*

Our discussions focused on how *AKISAN USA can strengthen partnerships, expand access to resources, create empowerment opportunities, and provide meaningful support for persons with disabilities and their families across Akwa Ibom State.*

This engagement represents another important step in our commitment to ensuring that *no one is left behind* as we continue investing in the people of Akwa Ibom.

*Inclusion • Support • Empowerment • Impact*

🇳🇬🇺🇸 *AKISAN USA — Empowering Our People. Transforming Our Communities.*

#*AmplifyingOurImpact*

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10/03/2026

*AKISAN NEW YORK IN THE BIG APPLE!*🗽🎉

*Mr. Akwa Ibom USA* and our *AKISAN New York* Chapter proudly representing *AKISAN USA* and the entire *Akwa Ibom State* at the *Nigerian Independence Day Celebration* in the *Big Apple — New York, New York*! 🇳🇬❤️🇺🇸

Celebrating *66 years of Nigeria’s Independence* while proudly showcasing our *Akwa Ibom heritage, culture, unity, and community spirit* in one of the world’s greatest cities.

Thank you to *Mr. Akwa Ibom USA and AKISAN New York* for proudly representing the entire *AKISAN USA family*! 🙌🏾🇳🇬🇺🇸

*Happy 66th Independence Day, Nigeria*! 🇳🇬

10/02/2026

09/29/2026

Over 200 young people in Akwa Ibom State are moving forward with new opportunities through AKISAN USA’s scholarship and skills programmes.

At our 2026 Scholarship Award, Skills Acquisition and Empowerment Celebration in Uyo, we recognised **102 scholarship beneficiaries** and **over 100 youths** who trained in technology and vocational fields. The scholarship programme reached all 31 local government areas, while 30 young people received training in automotive repairs and logistics.

We thank our training partners, sponsors and members who made this possible. To every beneficiary: use what you have learned, keep growing and make the most of this opportunity.

We also look forward to welcoming AKISAN USA’s 40th anniversary national convention to Uyo in 2027. For the first time in our history, we are bringing the national convention home.

09/29/2026

09/25/2026

Every mind matters. Every child deserves a proper education.

Tomorrow, Queen Inemesit Andrew, Miss AKISAN USA 2026/2027, will meet with parents, teachers and community leaders as part of her Every Mind Matters initiative. Through school outreach and a listening tour, she is working to hear what children need to access education across Akwa Ibom State.

Saturday, September 26, 2026
New time: 10 AM to 12 PM
Dr. Oluwole Oluleye Hall, Ceedapeg Hotel, Uyo

We invite you to join the conversation and help build a better future for our children.

09/25/2026

Tomorrow, we celebrate dreams and open doors to new opportunities.

Join AKISAN USA for the 2026 Scholarship Awards, Skills Acquisition and Empowerment Celebration. The programme will recognise scholarship recipients and highlight training opportunities in information technology, fashion design, cosmetology, and automotive maintenance, repair and logistics.

Saturday, September 26, 2026
12 noon | Ceedepeg Hotel

You are all welcome.