UBONG DAVID JOHNNY|MY LIFE
A STORY OF HUMBLE BEGINNING AND RISE TO FORTUNE|UBONG DAVID JOHNNY UBOM AKPAN AKWEN.
Ubong's history is the story of a man with very poor parent, who was motivated by his secondary school philosophy of "Self Reliance", values from the parent, a lower class upbringing in a strong family where money was a problem, but, God's grace, hard work and education as the avenue of moving ahead and the conviction that a life so blessed should be live in service to others.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION.
Ubong David Johnny, was born on 18th October, 1982 in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. at the time his parents were resident in the city of Calabar, because of their occupational calling . Though, their main place of origin is Ubom's family in Nung Aduak Lineage, Ikot Enyin section of Mbiokporo No. ll, in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State in South-south, Nigeria. @ age 7 to 14, Ubong was raised by his Aunty, Ima Umoh Ekanem, nee Ima John Robert, at No.15 Yellow Duke Street, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. This was between 1991 to 1996 following his parents relocation to Uyo and Mbiokporo No.ll respectively arising from economic challenges at that time. In 1998, he commenced his secondary school at Christian Secondary Commercial School, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State and graduated in 2003.
Ubong was admitted into the prestigious university of Benin(UNIBEN), Edo state, Nigeria in 2008/09 academic session and he graduated in 2012/13 academic session with a Bsc (Hons) in Accounting.
On 5th June 2006 he was recruited as Detective II, into the State Security Service(SSS), an intelligence organization constitutionally empowered with the primary responsibility of intelligence procurement in Nigeria under the National Security Agencies Act 2004.
His father, Mr. David Johnny Ubom, late, was a Mason and builder by occupation residing in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state capital, while the mother, Mrs. Maria David Johnny Ubom, the 3rd daughter of John Robert at Nung Anatang Lineage of Mbiokporo No.ll, is a farmer residing in Mbiokporo No. ll village a suburb of the capital city of Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria.
Ubong's paternal ground mother, Mme Etukudoh Adiaha Ukpob of Nnung Ndiana Akpan Nya, was from Ekpuk Ata Essien, in Ikot Nya village, a boundary community with Mbiokporo No.ll, Nsit Ibom Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria.
EARLY LIFE
Ubong started his occupational calling at housing extension, four lane, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. There, he engaged in block moulding when the area was still at a developmental stage.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND (1990 to 2016).
Ubong's educational career commence in 1990 at Saint Mary primary school, Owell Street, Calabar, Cross River State, One Christ Church School, Ikot Enyin section, Mbiokporo No.ll, Akwa Ibom State, and later in Government primary school, Mayne Avenue, Calabar, Cross River state, Nigeria. There he obtained his first school leaving certificate, 1996 and later in Christian Secondary Commercial School, Uyo, Akwa Ibom state - 1998 to 2003 . He holds a Bsc (Hons) in Accounting from University of Benin, (UNIBEN) ,Benin city, Edo state. Nigeria 2008/09 to 2012/13 academic sessions.
RELIGIOUS LIFE
Ubong is a Christian by Faith and was born raised and later baptised in Deeper Life Bible Church, ANUA District, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
MARRIAGE LIFE
Ubong who got engaged to EKAETTE EDEM ETIM of IBIAKU URUAN, URUAN, Akwa Ibom state, is now married to her since 5th November, 2016, in a traditional marriage and their church wedding, Solemnization of Holy Matrimony held on 31st December, 2016 at Destiny International Missions, plot 96, B-Line, Ewet Housing Estate, Uyo.
GLORIOUS EXIT OF A BESTMAN Uko James Uwem was my childhood friend, brother and bestman during my wedding. He was very instrumental towards the success of the union that brought me and my wife together as husband and wife. He passed on to the great beyond at age 32 on 4th October, 2020 and is to be laid to rest today 12th November 2020. May his soul have eternal rest.
LIFE THREATENING CHALLENGES
31st July, 2018. Was a day I witnessed God's manifestation of ommi presents when I called on Him in prayer and praise His name in worship. Behold, He did much more than I thought and expected of Him. I Love You God!
FAMILY CHALLENGES AND CONSTRAINTS
I was born and raised in a humble background where Accommodation, Education and Money was a problem. Today, I have conquered some of these challenges, this is because, the Lord God Almighty is my shepherd and I shall not want.
INTEREST IN LEADERSHIP
"I want to be part of the small percentage of people who are leaders, not the large mass of followers". Ubong David Johnny Ubom.
THE LIFE AND TIMES OF MY BELOVED FATHER. Mr David Johnny Ubom.
Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, it is with great sadness I announce the death of my beloved father Mr David Johnny Ubom. He passed peacefully on 10th May, 2016. about 2345 hours. Surrounded by his wife, family and close friends.
My Mother, Sister, brother and I would like to thank doctors, nurses and staff of Etinan general hospital, Akwa Ibom state for the amazing care they provided for our father.
Maria, Gladys, Victoria, Victor(EDIKAN) and I have found ourselves humbled by the outpouring of love, support and prayer we have received from all around the country. They have been heard and appreciated.
My father's greatest joy in life was to make people laugh. Although this is difficult to do right now. I know his final wish would be we return to laughing soon. Ubong David Johnny Ubom for the family.
IN MEMORY OF MY LOVING FATHER.
I received a GSM call from Elder Jimmy Okon on Wednesday morning, 11th May 2016 about 0715 hours from the bathroom that I should come home immediately. I hang up the phone call, then call my father's line only for my step mum Gladys, to answer and said, "Ubong" your father is late upon all your efforts to saved him. I broke down in tears, then gather myself together as I drove down to Etinan general hospital Akwa Ibom State, from Iyamho near Auchi in Etsako west LGA Edo state. where I reside and work.
ONE OF THE GOOD TIMES WITH MY FATHER.
This is the very day 4th of May 2016, when I had a very good conversation with my late father regarding my background. Then, He was hale and hearty unknowingly to me it's the last moment we'll ever share together. Days later he called that he needs immediate medical attention. Hospitalised as he passes on to the great beyond. This is in memory of the last moment with my beloved Papa.
MR. DAVID JOHNNY UBOM CENTRE.
I intend to jointly with my kid brother, Edikan David Johnny, raise a philanthropic foundation in honour of our late father to carter for the less privileged children to realise their dreams and destiny(DAD) in life with the starting point from my community, Mbiokporo ll, as charity begins at home. Though, everywhere is home to me.
MBIOKPORO No. ll Village.
Ibibio tribes and ethnic groups See also: Ibibio-Efik languages The Ibibio are divided into six subcultural groups: Eastern Ibibio, or Ibibio Proper; Western Ibibio, or Annang; Northern Ibibio, or Enyong; Southern Ibibio, or Eket; Delta Ibibio, or Andomi-Ibeno; and Riverine Ibibio, or Efik.
History of Mbiokporo II
1.ORIGIN:
The geo-political structure tagged Mbiokporo No.2 took its origin from Obio Nsit in the present Mbiokporo No.1 when Okporo and Enyin Esibide, who were core hunters, migrated along with their Ibibio brothers from the said Obio Nsit through Afaha obio Offiong to her present abode. Prior to their present settlement were Ubium people, who could not stand the Okporo and Enyin’s military prowess, fled to Ubium which they dwell till date.
2.COMPOSITION
Mbiokporo No.2 is sub-divided into two major sections namely: Ikot Enyin (named after the founders, Enyin Esibide) and Ekpat Eyop named after the physical prowess of the founders who were said to be physically powerful to the extent of being able to carry huge oil palm trees to showcase their power.
These two sections were autonomous villages from their existence until around 1972 or 1973 when the two distinct communities got amalgamated as a direct consequence of the Nigerian civil war. The merger was necessitated by the compulsory after war heavy levy put on the two distinct communities by the then administration. Since then the two distinct villages lost their individual identities and adopted the name Mbiokporo No.2.
Mbiokporo No.2 has eight (8) lineages four from each section namely:
Ikot Enyin lineages are:
1.Nung Aduak lineage with Obong Elder Johnson Rankin Udoh as the lineage head
2.Nung Abia Ukan with Obong Enefiok Timothy Eduok as the lineage head, and
3.Nung Anatang with Obong Friday Lazarus Akpan as the linage head.
4.Nung Enyin with Obong Richard Akpan Ekpoh as the lineage head.
Each lineage has their respective family halls for their lineage meetings.
Ekpat Eyop section is also identified with four lineages namely:
1.Nung Imo with Obong Peter John as lineage head;
2.Ikot Esu with Obong Bellington Udo Umoh as the lineage head;
3.Nung Abia Abasi Ikeme Akpan Okporo with no lineage head yet since the demise of late Obong John Ekwere; and,
4.Nung Obong with Obong Tom Timothy Udofia as the lineage head, who also doubles as the deputy village head.
3. ORGANS OF GOVERNMENT
Mbiokporo 2 is centrally governed by one body tagged, United Village Council. It is the highest policy making body which regulates all the dos and don’ts of the Mbiokporo community. The body is headed by the village head who presides over all its meetings. It composition is always made to reflect the geopolitical structure of the whole community. The two sectional heads, the deputy village head, the village adviser, Akpan Idung and all the lineage heads are permanent members of this organ, while the council chairman, his deputy, the village secretary and three counselors selected from each of the eight lineages that form the community for four years tenure of office.
There is an assistant village secretary and two messengers selected from each section of the village all for four years tenure.
4.LAND MASS
Mbiokporo 2 has the land mass of about 400km2.
5.POPULATION:
The population of Mbiokporo No.2 is estimated to five hundred thousand (500,000) people at home and in Diaspora.
6.ECONOMY
(a) There is not a single industry
(b) Poor road network
(c) Infertile land
7. INSTITUTIONS
(a)Schools
(i) One Christ Church (CC) Primary School built by Ibom Society at Ikot Enyin Section of the village.
(ii) One Q.I.C. Group School popularly known as Nsit No.1 School collectively built and shared by Mbiokporo No.2 and Afia Nsit Udua Nko.
(iii) One Community Secondary School spearheaded by Mbiokporo no.2 Progressive Association and built by Mbiokporo No.2 Community. It is located at Ekpat Eyop Section of Mbiokporo No.2.
(b)Hospital
There is only one uncompleted hospital spearheaded and single handedly built by Mbiokporo No.2 Development Association (MDA) U.S.A.
(c)Markets
There are only two under developed markets namely: Obo Market which is located at Ikot Enyin section of Mbiokporo No.2 and Urua Anwa market located at Ekpat Eyop section of the village.
8.RELIGION
Mbiokporo No.2 is predominantly a Christian religious community made up of twenty-three churches namely:
Qua Iboe church
The Christ African Church now The Divine African Church
A. M. E. Zion Church
The Salvation Army Church
The Apostolic Church
Light and Life Believers Mission Ward 1 & 2
Mount Zion Light House Full Gospel Church
Church of the Nazarene
Seventh Day Adventist Church etc.
The Village of Mbiokporo No. 2 is currently headed by His Highness Eteidung Samuel James Akpan.