Unyime Josiah Idem

Unyime Josiah Idem (born 14 January 1975) is a Nigerian businessman, politician, philanthropist and honourable member representing Oruk Anam/Ukanafun Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. First elected to the House in the 9th Assembly, he currently serves as Chairman House Committee on Public Procurement in the 10th Assembly. Quotes “If the plots are allowed to see the light of day, it will result in anarchy, with a price many gen­erations after us will continue to pay,’’ "The judiciary re­mained the only institution empowered by law to adjudicate over post-election matters, some politicians had made comments that indicated their grievances over the last elections." "The country might be sliding into irredeem­able anarchy if the development was unchecked." “To achieve this, I’m targeting to train and equip a minimum of 100 Akwa Ibomites to be self reliant and to be able to compete with their counterparts across the world." “I’ve taken this step because what is helping me today to do what I’m able to do and achieve is the level of training and exposure I’ve garnered over the years across the globe, and it is my desire that they will do better than me” “It is with a great sense of responsibility and love for my people that I make this formal statement,” “The escalating internal crisis in the PDP, especially regarding the office of the National Secretary, where some party officials currently lay claim to, and other irreconcilable differences, have caused me to review my membership of the party,” “Having been a loyal and committed member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for about 26 years, and have through the party’s platform, served the people of Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, Akwa Ibom State, and Nigeria diligently." “My conviction to continuously attract dividends of democracy to my Federal Constituency and state is paramount, and stands far above other considerations,” “Consequently, I hereby announce my defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC),” External links Unyime Idem Category:Politicians from Nigeria Category:Philanthropists from Nigeria Category:1975 births Category:Living people