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08/01/2021

AKSG HOLDS CAPACITY BUILDING SEMINAR FOR EDUCATION STAKEHOLDERS
..harps on strict compliance to COVID-19 Protocols

The Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Education in Collaboration with the Education Monitoring Unit of the Governor's office, on Tuesday, organised a 1- day Seminar for Education Stakeholders, with the theme; "Strategic Education Monitoring in a COVID-19 era".

The event which held at Community Secondary School, Aka Offot, had in attendance; Permanent Secretary and Directors from Ministry of Education, Directors from Education Boards, Zonal Directors, Local Education Committees, Education Secretaries, State NUT Chairman, President ANCOPPS, as well as representative from NAPPS.

In her address, the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Idongesit Etiebet, who described Education as Governor Emmanuel's priority in the completion agenda, charged the Stakeholders to be exemplary Teachers, despite their respective positions.

Describing the seminar as timely, the Education Boss while calling the attention of the participants to the second spike of the Corona Virus pandemic, stressed on the need to ensure that the State Government's COVID-19 Protocols are strictly adhered to, in all academic institutions. She Stressed on more dedication and commitment to duty, noting that Teachers must always carry themselves as role models in and outside the classrooms.

The Education Boss while appreciating the resource person from Center for Education Development -Abuja, for facilitating the seminar, called on all participants to return to their respective areas and train their subordinates.

Earlier, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Education Monitoring, Akparawa Udeme Udofia while setting the tone, congratulated Mrs Idongesit Etiebet on her appointment into the State Executive Council. Akparawa Udofia maintained that the seminar was organised to equip the stakeholders on the strategic ways of managing the academic institutions in their respective areas in a COVID-19 era.

High point of the event was the capacity Building Seminar delivered in two parts; Part A centered on COVID-19 awareness while the Part B was a personal effectiveness and Productivity training.

Speaker after speaker, Stakeholders and participants in their respective goodwill messages, applauded Governor Emmanuel first, for Mrs Etiebet's appointment and for placing priority on the Education sub-sector. While expressing confidence on the capacity of the newly sworn-in Commissioner for Education, the speakers promised to be more committed to their responsibilities, in reciprocation of Governor Emmanuel's massive investment (human and infrastructure) in the Education sub-sector.

At the the event, the Honourable Commissioner for Education was honoured with an Award of Excellence by the Center for Education Development, for all her outstanding, selfless and remarkable Contributions towards the Education Sector during her tenure as the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Education Monitoring.

Meanwhile, all participants after being treated to lunch, went home with certificates of participation.

05/01/2021

AKWA IBOM STATE UNIVERSITY SUSPENDS INDUSTRIAL ACTION IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS

By Ekemini Simon

Less than 24 hours after commencing indefinite strike action, staff of Akwa Ibom State University said they have suspended the strike action it embarked upon over unpaid Salaries among other entitlements.

The suspension took effect yesterday, Monday after resolutions were reached at a meeting attended by the representatives of Government, Management of Akwa Ibom State University and representatives of Labour Unions.

According to details from the copy of the resolution obtained by this reporter, the parties resolved that there will be an immediate payment of three (3) months backlog of 25% salary arrears to staff of Akwa Ibom State University for the
period ofJanuary, February and April, 2020 while the outstanding arrears of eight (8) months will be paid
subsequently in batches of 3 months each.

The parties agreed on the stoppage of payment of 75% salaries to staff of Akwa Ibom State University and commencement of payment of full salary with effect from January, 2021.

They further resolved to constitute a Visitation Panel by the Visitor to the
University, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State to resolve all outstanding issues of the University within one month.

Part of the resolution reads "Consequently, the Labour Unions agree to suspend their industrial action for the full commencement of activities. By this agreement, no worker of Akwa Ibom State University shall be victimized."

The resolutions were signed by Government representatives; the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Akparawa Ephraim Inyangeyen, Head of Service, Elder Effiong Essien, Vice Chancellor of Akwa Ibom State University, Prof Nse Essien and Labour representatives; the Chairman Nigeria Labour Congress, Comrade Sunny James, Chairman of Trade Union Congress, Comrade Dominic Abang, Chairperson of ASUU, Comrade Imeh Okop, Chairman of SSANU, Comrade Ibanga Akaninyene, NASU, Comrade Idongesit John and Chairman of NAAT, Comrade Ndipmong Udoakpan.

04/01/2021

The Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Education has a new Commissioner. Her name is Mrs Idongesit Etiebet. Until her appointment, she was the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Education Monitoring and she performed exceedingly well in that role.

She takes over from Mrs. Enobong Udemeabasi Mbobo

Congratulations Honorable Commissioner!!

03/01/2021

EDUCATION TOPS 2021 AGENDA AS GOV EMMANUEL RE-DEDICATES AKWA IBOM

Revolution in the education sector forms the crux of the Akwa Ibom State Government’s focus as the new year begins.

This revolution, best described as war in the education sector, comes with a physical revamp of infrastructure, retraining of teachers, employment of new ones and security of facilities.

Governor Udom Emmanuel made these known, Saturday at the Government House Banquet Hall, during a special solemn assembly to usher in the New Year 2021 and rededicate the state to God.

The Governor also predicted a better season for every sector as his administration is poised to wage war against all economic storms that hitherto militated against the speedy completion of some projects.

Pledging to reverse the trend in education tourism by Nigerians, he expressed worry on the quest to go abroad to acquire education, even in smaller African countries.

“If go to these smaller West African countries you see a lot of Nigerians there some of those universities they go to attend are not as neat as the secondary schools that we have here and you see a whole lot of Nigerians. When did we lose our pride?

“How can we be going to these smaller countries to school? We must stop it. If not anywhere, in Akwa Ibom and then try to make sure we get things right going forward”.

“In 2021 we have declared war on education the same way we declared on healthcare in the state before Covid-19. We have a comprehensive education agenda.

“We’ve mapped out. We have an education think-tank. We’ve linked up with all the Akwa Ibom eggheads across the world and we meet with them on zoom; wherever you are, once we know you have something to contribute to the development of the state, education-wise, we contact you.

"We have been compiling and we are going to launch out aggressively. We will start with physical infrastructures of those schools.

"We will train the teachers; all the secondary schools in Uyo must be fenced round beginning from this January and we will provide security men in those schools to keep the facilities we buy in those schools. Let us correct this anomaly”, he said.

The Governor however sued for parents’ cooperation in providing their children with such necessities as uniforms and writing materials, while government strives to provide infrastructure, teachers’ training and security and other needs in pursuit of the agenda, adding that there was need to return to the system of setting up committees in villages to ensure the security of school properties to complement government's efforts.

“This year we will go back to the old structure of village councils that will control those schools when we finish with the provision of the physical infrastructure we will hand it back to the village council who will help us take care of the schools”, the Governor said.

The Akwa Ibom Chief Executive, reechoing the importance of adhering to the precautionary measures against the corona virus disease, said the government cannot afford the socio-economic impact of another lockdown and does not wish to, if the people cooperate by obeying the protocols.

“Covid-19 is real. I am at the forefront of the fight. Let’s do everything possible to protect ourselves. If we painstakingly obey all the Covid-19 protocols, I will not have any reason to lockdown the state. You might be strong in faith but some people are vulnerable, protect those that are vulnerable.

"Please parents, we are continuing with our first term to stop on 23rd January, 2021. I don’t think if we obey Covid-19 protocol I will have need to put those children back home.

Governor Emmanuel promised further investments in the health sector to ensure that each of the three Senatorial Districts in the state has a training centre for nurses and midwives.

He commended the agricultural sector for the abundance of rice in the state during the 2020 national lockdown, while promising to revisit production in other subsectors to boost output and ensure that the state has no reason to import food items that can be cultivated within the state, by the end of 2021.

The Governor sued for the support of operators of hospitality outfits in the state for the state’s innovations in the small and medium scale enterprises by patronizing the Ibom tissue paper factory, as he cautioned religious leaders to observe decorum in the discharge of their responsibilities and not use their platforms to instigate political disharmony in the state.

Delivering a sermon on the theme of the event, "We are for Signs and Wonders", the President of Holyghost Tabernacle International, Apostle Ben Offiong, said manifestation of signs and wonders is God's attribute that ought to be seen in his legitimate children.

The clergy explained that for one to secure his heritage in God and live in the realm of signs and wonders, he needs to be born into the family of God and continuously increase his capacity through intake of God's word.

He predicted that Governor Emmanuel's resolve to remain steadfast with God, shall lead to a boost in completion of projects and programmes initiated by the administration.

The rededication of the state to God was led by Dr Sunday Mbang(CON), Bishop Isaiah Isong and the Chairman of Akwa Ibom State chapter of the Christians Association of Nigeria, Rev. Ndueso Ekwere.

It was in such a gathering like this last year that the Ibom Deep Seaport project was brought before God in prayer, and today the project is a reality having been given greenlight by the Federal Government.

23/10/2020

PRESS RELEASE

My attention has been drawn to announcements using Facebook accounts with my name and my photographs deceiving unsuspecting members of the public that as Vice-chancellor of Akwa Ibom State University(AKSU), I am charging various sums of money for the following purposes:
1. Recruitment of staff
2. Admission of students
3. Sales of 500No.Laptop computers from the Federal Government.

The scammer is asking those interested in the above transactions to pay into Zenith Bank accounts of Dr Kenneth Allaeze/ Obioma Faith Omaha/ Amos Izuchukwu Igiri.

I hereby state categorically that:
1. I have not on my own or directed anybody to open the said Facebook accounts
2. Neither i as a person nor acting in my capacity as Vice-Chancellor of Akwa Ibom State University have ever told anybody that the above-stated transactions were going on in the University
3. I have not asked anybody or agency to carry out the above-stated transactions on my behalf or the University
4. None of the bank accounts mentioned in those announcements belong to me or anybody or agency mandated by me
5. Akwa Ibom State University is not carrying out any recruitment of any kind
6. The Joint Admissions and Matrculations Board(JAMB) is the only agency authorized to conduct admissions of eligible candidates into Nigerian tertiary institutions, and candidates are not charged fees for the purpose of admission either by JAMB or AKSU.
3. AKSU is not involved in the sales of Laptop computers.

Members of the public are hereby advised to ignore any information on the above or related transactions.

Thank you.

PROFESSOR NSE U. ESSIEN
VICE-CHANCELLOR, AKWA IBOM STATE UNIVERSITY

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2020.

23/10/2020

PRESS RELEASE

SUSPENSION OF ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES IN AKWA IBOM STATE UNIVERSITY

Consequent upon the violent demonstrations by Nigerian youths in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State Capital and the eventual imposition of curfew by His Excellency, Mr. Udom Gabriel Emmanuel, from 9pm of Thursday, October 22 - 12noon of Friday, October 23, 2020, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Nse U. Essien, has directed that all Academic Activities in the University be suspended forthwith.

To this end, the Matriculation Ceremony for the Pioneer Postgraduate students of the University, earlier scheduled for Friday, October 23 is hereby postponed till further notice.

First Semester, 2019/2020 examinations for undergraduate students scheduled for Friday, October 23, 2020 is also postponed. The affected students are advised to take note as a new schedule will be communicated later.

In view of the above, all staff, students and the entire members of the University Community are enjoined to stay at home during this period of unrest for the safety of their lives.

However, Staff members on essential duties such as security personnel are to remain at their duty posts to ensure safety of lives and property at both campuses of the University.

Signed:
John E. Udo
Registrar& Secretary to Senate

04/10/2020

AKS EDUCATION BOSS @ 44

Today marks the birthday of the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Akwa Ibom State, Mrs Enobong Udemeobong Mbobo. Drop a wish and say a prayer for her here.

From all of us at Ibom Education Watch, we say Happy Birthday Madam. Keep soaring!!!

03/10/2020

AKSG TASK TEACHERS ON MORE COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION TO DUTY

To achieve expected result within the six weeks making the third term of the 2019/2020 Academic session, Teachers in Akwa Ibom have been urged by the State Government to dedicate and commit themselves to duty.

The Education Monitoring Team from the Governor's office which had their Staff in different Senatorial districts of the State on Friday, October 2, 2020, gave the advice while monitoring prompt resumption, Teachers effectiveness, lessons delivery and compliance to State Government Protocols on COVID-19.

In most schools visited, the turn out of Students and Teachers was above average but not too impressive. The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Education Monitoring, Mrs Idongesit Etiebet while reviewing all record books for Teachers Lateness and absenteeism, urged Principals and Teachers to raise their games, adding that erring Teachers from next week, will face tough times.

Stressing on the need for Teachers to be more committed, diligence, dedicated and focus on the discharge of their duties, the Education Monitoring Boss directed the Principals and Schools heads to instill Discipline so as to achieve the Government's desired results. Calling on all hands to be in deck, the Governor's Aide specifically instructed all pupils and Students to always observe all COVID-19 Protocols, even as they study their books.

In Community Secondary School, Etoi, the Education Monitoring team coincidentally met with the Chairman, State Ethical and Attitudinal reorientation Commission (EARCOM), Dr Dorathy Thompson and her staffers.

Teachers and Students of the school were urged not to only recite the Dakkada Anthem, but to remain resolute in practicing the words of the Dakkada Creed.

The EARCOM Boss while introducing the newly unveiled coat of Arm, Flag and Anthem of the State to Students, urged the Pricipal and Teachers to always hoist the State flag in the school and ensure that the Students sing the State Anthem alongside the National Anthem during morning Assembly.

Schools visited by the team led by Mrs Etiebet were; Community Secondary School Aka Offot, Government School, Ibiaku Ishiet, Comprehensive Secondary School, Idu Uruan. Other Schools visited by the team led by the Special Assistant to the Governor on Education Monitoring, Akparawa Udeme Udofia include Mary Hanneh Secondary School Oron, Community Secondary School, Eyo Abasi, Oron, Community Secondary Grammar School, Ebughu, Mbo.

30/09/2020

ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL LIBRARY BRANCH IN AKWA IBOM STATE... Education Boss receives National Librarian/ CEO in Uyo.

The Honourable Commissioner for Education, Mrs Enobong Mbobo today received the National Librarian/CEO, Prof Lenrie Aina and his team in her office in Uyo.

Speaking, Prof Aina said siting a branch of the National Library of Nigeria in Akwa Ibom will help indigenious authors to obtain and access International Standard Book Number (ISBN) and the International Standard Serial Number (ISSN). He further added that apart from improving the reading culture of the society, it will make access to books and journals very easy. Prof Lenrie Aina disclosed that part of their duty is to establish workable libraries in both primary and secondary schools.

Responding, the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Mrs Enobong Mbobo welcomed the National Librarian, Prof Lenrie Aino and his team to Akwa Ibom State and thanked them for their lofty plans for the state. She hinted that the Executive Gov of AKS, Mr Udom Emmanuel had donoted a parcel of land for the building of a branch of the National Library of Nigeria in the state but at the interim the state library at Udotong Uboh St will be renovated and used as the state branch of the National Library of Nigeria.

The team later paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency, the Deputy Gov of the State, Mr Moses Ekpo and thereafter went on inspection of the state library facility and the proposed site for the National Library of Nigeria in Akwa Ibom State.

29/09/2020

ITS TIME TO THINK OUT OF THE BOX - AKSU VC

With the change sweeping through the globe and compelling need for innovative strategies for human and economic development, the Vice Chancellor of Akwa Ibom State University, Professor Nse Essien, has charged academic staff of the University to engage in research that would add value to products from the institution.

Professor Essien made the call while interacting with members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Akwa Ibom State University Branch (ASUU-AKSU) during a Congress, held on Monday, September 28, 2020 at the Main Campus of the University in Ikot Akpaden.

He noted that it has become imperative for lecturers of the University to brainstorm on innovative ideas that would enhance entrepreneurial skills of students, in order to give them some competitive edge when they graduate from the institution.

Essien, a former member of governing council of the University, also harped on the need for junior academics to submit themselves for mentoring by senior colleagues, to allow for smooth transition of academic leadership, transfer of knowledge and experience, which in turn would help build a sustainable academic culture for the University.

On staff welfare, Essien declared that his administration would prioritize welfare of staff members, noting that (lingering) issues related to salaries shortfall of staff and other entitlements would be addressed in the coming weeks. He lauded members of the University community for exhibiting high level of professionalism while discharging their duties, despite the challenge.

He further warned ASUU-AKSU members to desist from acts that could dampen the image of the University, noting that his administration will ensure that discipline is enshrined across all facets of University administration.

Earlier, Chairperson of the Branch, Professor Otoabasi Akpan, said the Union is committed to the welfare of its members, and would not compromise same. The congress urged the management of the University to work assiduously to resolve the shortfall in salaries, to ensure industrial harmony amongst staff members.

Palliatives from the Union, including bags of rice and consumables were shared to members, to cushion the effect of the economic downturn, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The newly developed and furnished Senior Staff Club was also inaugurated by the Vice chancellor.

29/09/2020

SCHOOLS RESUMPTION:.. Education Boss lauds His Excellency...sues for dedication from teachers

As secondary schools resume today across the state, the Honourable Commissioner for Education Mrs Enobong Mbobo with her team visited some schools in Uyo urban.

At Community Comprehensive Secondary School, four towns Uyo, the Education Boss lauded His Excellency, Mr Udom Emmanuel for his investments in the Education sector while taking time to encouraged the teachers to be ready to sacrifice beyond what is required in teaching the students as this term is quite short.
She stressed the need to continue in strict compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols to avoid possible break out of the pandemic.

At Community Secondary Commercial School, Ikot Oku Uboh, Mrs Mbobo frowned at the lackadaisical attitude of some teachers. She bemoaned the lack of commitment as seen in their refusal to engage the students in teaching as most classes were seen without teachers. She called on them to sit up or face sanctions.

While addressing teachers at Uyo High School, the Honourable Commissioner spoke passionately to the teachers urging them to take up their jobs not just to earn a living but also as a divine call to mould destinies. She call on teachers to rise up and make the most of their career adding that the success of their students today will turn out to be their pride tomorrow.

Other teams went to Eket and Ikot Ekpene senatorial districts respectively.

25/09/2020

RESUMPTION OF SCHOOLS IN AKWA IBOM STATE.

PRESS BRIEFING:

After due consultation with all relevant stakeholders in the education sector, the Government of Akwa Ibom State has come up with the following directives for the resumption of schools in the State as follows:

THIRD TERM 2019/2020
1. Primary 6(six) classes had already resumed classes on Monday the 21st of September. They are to have two weeks of revision before their common entrance exam which will be taking place on Tuesday, Oct 6, 2020. They will immediately proceed on holidays after the common entrance examination.

2. Primaries 1-5 are to resume on Monday, October 5, 2020 for six weeks of classes which will end on the 14th of Nov, 2020.

3. SS 2 students are to resume on the 28th of September, 2020 and have classes for 5 weeks. They will then take their mock/promotion exams between Monday, 26th October and Thursday, 5th November, 2020. They will then proceed on holiday from 6th – 15th November, 2020.

4. JS1, JS2 and SS 1 students are to resume on Monday, the 28th of September, 2020 and close for third term 2019/2020 on the 14th of November 2020.

5. Technical school students in JT 1, JT2 and ST 1 and ST2 are to resume on the 12th of October, 2020 and close for third term 2019/2020 on the 14th of November 2020. This is because NAPTEB exam is ongoing till the 15th of October.

FIRST TERM 2020/2021
All schools are to resume on the 16th of November 2020 for the immediate commencement of the 1st term 2020/2021 session. There will be a Christmas break which will last from Thursday the 24th of December 2020 to Monday 4th January, 2021. The first term ends on Friday 22nd January 2021.
There will be a brief holiday from Monday 25th Jan to 30th January, 2021.

SECOND TERM 2020/2021
All schools are to resume for the Second term of the 2020/2021 session on Monday 1st February 2021 and end on Thursday 1st April 2021 for the Easter break.

THIRD TERM 2020/2021
All schools are to resume for the third term of the 2020/2021 session on Monday 19th April, 2021 and end on Friday 23rd July, 2021.

FIRST TERM 2021/2022
The first term for 2021/2022 session will commence on 13th September, 2021 and end on 17th December 2021.

NOTE:
1. In reopening of schools, the public should please take special note of the following:
Due to the covid-19 pandemic, secondary schools have been categorized into 2 groups based on population and accommodation. In line with this, schools in category 1 will stagger days of going to school as follows:

S/N
CLASSES
DAYS OF THE WEEK
DURATION

1. JS 1 – JS2
Monday, Tuesday , Wednesday
8:00am- 2pm

2. SS 1 – SS2
Thursday, Friday , Saturday
8:00am- 2pm,

The schools in category 1 are schools with a population of 2,500 and above while schools in category 2 are schools with a population of 2,499 and below.
2. Parents and guardians are expected to provide facemasks for their children as we are still following the Covid 19 protocol earlier laid out for the re-opening of schools

24/09/2020

SCHOOL RESUMPTION: EDUCATION BOSS INTERFACES WITH ANCOPPSS AND NAPPS.

The Honourable Commissioner for Education, Mrs Enobong Mbobo today interfaced with the Executives of All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS) and the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) to ascertain readiness for resumption and also appeal to NAPPS to reconsider their position on school fees going with the present school time table and the critical situation we have found ourselves due to COVID-19.

Responding, NAPPS Chairman, Hon Udofia Davies promised to dialogue with the other members of the Association with a view to bringing a lasting and soothing solution to the problem.

22/09/2020

PRESS RELEASE

RE-OPENING OF AKWA IBOM STATE UNIVERSITY

The Senate of Akwa Ibom State University has officially announced the resumption of all academic activities in the Institution.

This decision was taken at the 23rd Emergency Meeting of the Senate of the University held on Tuesday, September 22, 2020.

The resumption is scheduled in batches as follows:

1. Final year students and students in the penultimate year, that is, year 3 of four-year programmes and year 4 of five-year programmes will resume on Wednesday, September 23, 2020.

2. Other students will resume on Thursday, October 22, 2020.

Students are expected to visit the University website as well as their Departmental Notice Boards for further information including Examination Time-table.

Signed

Mr. John E. Udo
Registrar/Secretary to Senate

22/09/2020

School Resumption: MINISTRY OF EDUCATION COMMENCES DISTRIBUTION OF FACEMASKS
..As Female Appointees Donate Thousands of Facemasks

By Imoh Etimudo

Akwa Ibom State Government has restated its commitment to ensuring that students and pupils are safe from the Coronavirus as schools re-open.

Commissioner for Education, Mrs Enobong Mbobo stated this at the symbolic presentation of facemasks by female appointees to the Ministry of Education for use by the school children in Akwa Ibom State.

The commissioner handed over the facemasks alongside those donated by other individuals and corporate bodies, to the Chairman, State Universal Basic Education, SUBEB for onward distribution to pupils on the first day of the re-opening of primary schools.

Mrs Mbobo thanked the female appointees for keying into the philosophy of Governor Udom Emmanuel in ensuring the safety and protection of children whether at home or at school.

According to her, to Governor Udom Emmanuel, the life of every Akwa Ibom child is as important as that of the Governor.

The commissioner advised parents to complement Government's effort and provide more facemasks to their children to guard against an unlikely situation of contracting Covid-19.

Receiving the facemasks, the Chairman, State Universal Basic Education, SUBEB, Professor Maria Ikrok, represented by the Permanent Secretary, thanked Governor Udom Emmanuel for always taking the interest of children and youths of paramount importance.

She thereafter, led other members of the Board and stakeholders to distribute the facemasks to some schools in the Uyo metropolis, and promised to extend same to all parts of the State.

The delegation of the Female Appointees was led by the Commissioner of Agriculture, Dr Glory Edet and other female appointees.

18/09/2020

AS DECIDED AT THE STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING TODAY 18/09/2020

COVID-19: Akwa Ibom State Government announces schedules for resumption of schools.

* Primary 6 -Sept. 21, 2020
* Public secondary -Sept. 28, 2020
* Private schools -Sept. 21, 2020
* A'Ibom University. -Sept. 21, 2020
* Akwa Polytechnic -October 5, 2020

17/09/2020

TOP FAITH SCHOOLS COMMEND GOVERNOR EMMANUEL ON RURAL ROADS CONSTRUCTION, ENABLING ENVIRONMENT
..as education monitors charge citizenry to emulate Dr Abraham as a worthy partner of Governor Udom Emmanuel

The leadership of Top Faith Schools, Mkpatak, Essien Udim Local Government Area has commended Govenror Udom Emmanuel for creating enabling business Environment and massive construction of rural roads across the State, which the school is a beneficiary.

The commendation came Thursday, when Education Monitoring team led by Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Education Monitoring, Mrs Idongesit Etiebet, honoured the invitation of Top Faith Schools to their soon-to-be commissioned world class University.

The Proprietor and Chairman, Board of Governors, Dr. Emmanuel T. Abraham, during a power point presentation session before leading the team of education monitors around the University site, noted that the National Universities Commission (NUC) gave the approval for construction of the University.

Higlighting some unique features of the tertiary institution, Dr Abraham disclosed that apart from degree Courses, the University will also focus on entrepreneurial development to match the vision of Governor Udom Emmanuel led Government.

The University sits on over one hundred and thirty eight hectares of land and boasts of digital and non-digital library that can sit 2,500 students, law faculty, Engineering faculty with 14 laboratories and 90 offices, entrepreneurial centre, faculty of Management and Social Sciences with 180 offices for lecturers, staff accommodation, male and female hostels with provision for single beds, Vice Chancellor's lodge, Senate building, Central administrative building, conference hall, cafeteria and students centre. Other facilities include medical centre, power station, bakery, printing press, among others.

The Proprietor while noting that the school is ready to commence full operation after the final approval, however, said it will be an honour to have Governor Emmanuel commission the University because of his selfless contribution to the Education Sector in Akwa Ibom State.

The team which later extended her tour to the Secondary and primary school sections, also visited the school farm where cocoa is planted and processed to chocolate by the students. The team was also conducted around the Pineapple, orange, banana plantation and other crops cultivated to teach Agriculture. The Proprietor said "The students are exposed to a mini zoo with monkeys and other animals within the school, poultry and even rearing rabbits".

Speaking further, Dr Abraham thanked God for the growth of the Secondary school from graduating 23 out of 28 pioneer students in 2005 to cumulatively graduating 2,095 students with distinction as at 2019 and presently employing over 500 staff against 12 pioneer staff.

The School Principal, Mr. Amah Amah Jr., thanked Governor Udom Emmanuel for his investment in education and good road network in their locality.

"I heard my Governor saying that Education is the hall mark of any development. We thank him for every single investment he has done in the education sector. He has constructed roads with good network from the Airport to our school, such that parents do not fear for their children. They know that once their children touch down the Airport, it is a smooth ride to and around our school" he said.

Responding, Mrs Etiebet thanked the Proprietor on the number of lives touched through the ripple effect of building the University and running the school in terms of man power from Akwa Ibom State.

"I am awed and very proud that this is happening in Akwa Ibom State. It is very laudable. We have people that even with their net worth cannot do anything to impact our people. I like your vision and the passion you've put into delivering it. I also thank you for creating jobs for our people and developing our children. Everything we have seen here is what Governor Udom Emmanuel has always preached. You are his worthy partner" Mrs. Etiebet said.

Rather than painting the sincere and positive result-generating efforts of the Governor Emmanuel led administration in bad light, Mrs. Etiebet challenged Akwa Ibomites to emulate the School Proprietor on job creation, Community development, unity and service to humanity to support the Akwa Ibom State Government.

The Monitoring team also commended the school for the serene environment and conduct of Basic Education Certificate Examination in complaince with Covid-19 guidelines.

Members of the Monitoring team include Special Assistants to the Governor on Education Monitoring, Dr. Sarah Esitikot and Akparawa Udeme Udofia.

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