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Prince Ekpo Okon completed his primary education at St. Patrick’s
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This was contained in a declarative statement by the governor, through his Chief Press
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Cultural Centre Complex in Calabar. Finally, Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V was presented before God in line with the tradition of Church Coronation suggested by the late
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