To give back to society, One of Nigeria's frontline broadcaster and electronics media strategist, Samuel Enobong  Akpan  plays host to Akwa Ibom State Governor (Deacon)  Udom Emmanuel as he flags off the inaugural Samuel Akpan Public Lecture on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Sheer Grace Arena, Uyo

 The lecture, with theme: "Agriculture As Alternative To Oil - The Akwa Ibom Experience" will be  delivered by Prof Okon Ansa former Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University of Uyo.

 In an exclusive interview with theledgerng.com, Big Sam  as he is fondly called explained that his experience, compelling insight on contemporary issues compelled him to mark his 50th birthday by giving something back to society via a public lecture.

 "As somebody fully engaged  in providing information and news to the larger public, I cannot distance myself from the present pre-occupation of both Federal and State governments to  exploit Nigeria's agricultural potentials.

 "From my findings, Akwa Ibom has taken the front seat in this regard, and am using very far  reaching capacity to promote the efforts of AKSG, this is the motivation for the inaugural public lecture's theme, my hope is to make the public lectures sustainable. 

 "It is a mark of honour that His Excellency, Deacon Udom Emmanuel accepted to be our Guest of Honour. Am  really at loss how to express my appreciation to him, even though he is simply living  up to  his repuutation as the peoples governor"

 Theledgerng.com reports that the three-day Golden Anniversary event kicks off with a visit to  Remand Home and Childrens' Correctional Centre  by Big  Sam and his friends on Friday,  March 3, 2017.

 It continues with a novelty football match  early the next day, while the inaugural lecture comes up later in the day.

 The event winds up with a Thanksgiving Service early Sunday at  RCCG, Abundance Mega Parish, Uyo on Sunday, March 5, 2017

 Akpan, born in Lagos on March 4, 1967 is an alumnae respectively of the Department of Mass Communication, University of Lagos and University of Benin where he studied  Masters in Public Administration, MPA.

 A dominant voice in the electronic media, Big Sam  has traversed the newsrooms of Channels Television,  Galaxy Television, Family Love FM, AIT/ Raypower, and is currently the now General Manager/Head  of Station, Inspiration 105.9 FM, Uyo

 He is happily married to Rita Eme Akpan and they are blessed with two lovely daughters, Naomi and Sarah.