Akwa Ibom Reconciles Worldwide ‘Yak Ima Idem Nnyin’ will hold its 8th Evening of Tribute songs & Legendary Celebration in honour of some distingusihed Akwa Ibom Living legends in Lagos & Presentation of Humaniarian Service Award on August 3, 2025 in Lagos.

A former Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom state and his wife, Mr Udom & Dr. Martha Emmanuel are expected as special guests at the event.

Dr. Dennis & Pastor Aity Inyang, senior pastors, Sure Word Assembly, Rev. Ben Eragbai, general overseer, Divine Appointment Ministry and Apostle Richard Udoh, general overseer, The Father’s House Church are among the distinguished nominees for the Humanitarian Service Award.

The International President of the socio-cultural organization, Ambassador Aniekan Essien, informed Christian Benefits that the award was instituted with the aim at celebrating distinguished living legends of Akwa Ibom origin or Akwa Ibom In-laws .

He explains, “Our socio-cultural organization, AKWA IBOM RECONCILES ‘YAK IMA IDEM NNYIN’ was established with the vision of fostering unity, promoting our rich cultural heritage and driving socio-economic development within our community. The Akwa Ibom Reconciles Award event is a perfect embodiment of this vision where we gather to acknowledge and celebrate the lives and legacies of those who have contributed to these ideals while they are alive and not when they are gone,” he disclosed.

Ambassador Essien further disclosed that Akwa Ibom Reconciles through its initiative ‘YAK IMA IDEM NNYIN’ had made significant strides in community development and social welfare.

Other distinguished servants of God nominated for Akwa Ibom Reconciles Living Legend awards include Dr. Tony Rapu, Archbishop Mathias Inyang, Apostle Idongesit Ezekiel James and Bishop Nat Berenugo (Praise Machine) among other notable individuals of Akwa Ibom origin in Lagos.