Essien Ayi

Essien Ekpenyong Ayi is a Nigerian politician. He served as a member representing Calabar South/Akpabuyo/Bakassi Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives. Quotes I think I have tried my best, but it is for my constituents to say. They are my mirrors. However, the major milestones I can remember now include, facilitation of a N500million NDE entrepreneurship programme, where beneficiaries were trained in computer literacy, computer repairs, GSM Repairs, dress-making, catering, cosmetology, interior decoration among others. They were given starter packs and start ups financing up to N500, 000. I also facilitated a N50million supply of support items to the physically challenged persons, motherless children and aged in Calabar South. The Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs sponsored the project. interview response to the question 'You represent one of the crucial constituencies in the country, how far have you gone to mainstream issues of development in the region?' I have contributed to several bills, motions, and orders. The following are some of the outstanding issues that I have been able to put to national limelight due to my persistent advocacy: A Motion stopping the ceding of Bakassi Peninsula (2006); a motion for the conduct of referendum on the Bakassi Peninsul (2010); a call for resettlement and proper compensation of Bakassi people (2013); a call for the review of international court of justice judgment on Bakassi (2011); a Bill for an Act to establish chartered institute of entrepreneurs to regulate and control the practice of entrepreneurship and for related matters (2011); a Bill for the establishment of the Nigerian Aeronautic Search and Rescue Agency; a Motion for the proper funding of amnesty; a Bill for non-compliance to expatriate quota system by companies operating in Nigeria and a Bill seeking the establishment of the Bakassi Development Commission to cater for the people of Bakassi (2018). interview response to the question 'In the area of legislation what have you done?' It’s the Lord’s doing. God has been so good to me. He has made things to fall in pleasant lines for me. I have also found favour before my people. Somehow, I discovered that my people love me the way I love them. They trust me. That is why they keep sending me to represent them. I am their servant. interview response to the question 'You are one of the longest serving members of the House of Representatives, what is responsible for the feat?' My future is in the hands of God. I believe l have given my best to my people. Looking back, I will say God has blessed me and I have the trust of the people I have represented thus far. I want to leave my people better. That is why I have spent so much time trying to pass through a bill for the establishment of the Bakassi Development Commission. When this bill is passed, it will put an end to the lingering sufferings and neglects suffered by the people of Bakassi, a people whose ancestral homeland, history, culture, and livelihood was taken away from them. interview response to the question 'What are your plans for the future?' External links Category:Politicians from Nigeria Category:1956 births Category:Living people