Governor Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State has identified
education as the ultimate tool for engaging and empowering the youths to be
self-reliant.
Speaking
while commissioning some educational-based projects in ONNA Local Government
Area of the State on Monday, Governor Akpabio said, apart from providing
employment opportunities for the youths, education is a veritable tool that can
help in the fight against poverty.
Represented
by his Commissioner for Education, Prof. Atim Antai, he said in addition to the
free and compulsory education programme of his administration, providing a
conducive environment for quality teaching and learning was another top
priority of his government.
”Only
last week, His Excellency approved the recruitment of some teachers, because of
his love for qualitative education” adding that “When you teach a man how to
fish, he will eat fish for the rest of his life.” Prof Antai said.
Describing
education as the best gift governments or parents can give to their citizens
and children, Governor Akpabio said an educated man can lead a happy and
healthy life even in the face of challenges and because he is equipped with
capacity to effectively handle the responsibilities of life.
The
school projects inaugurated were two 4-classroom/Office/Store blocks; and a
five-classroom block at African Church Central School, Awa Ubium; a five-classroom
block and a six-classroom/Office/Store block at QIC Primary School, Awa
Iman; a four-classroom/Office/Store and a classroom block at African Church
Town School, Ikot Annang.
Also,
as part of his administration’s empowerment package, the Governor
commissioned a Skill Acquisition Centre at Ikot Akpatek, where he
challenged the youths of the area to take advantage of the Centre to equip
themselves with the necessary skills to meet up with the socio-economic
challenges of the 21st century.
Still
in Ikot Akpatek, Chief Akpabio, as part of his administration’s determination
to reduce water-borne diseases among the citizenry, inaugurated a Hybrid Power
Mini Water project for the people and advised them to protect it against
vandalism.
Speaking
at Abak Ishiet, where a rehabilitated Town Hall was commissioned, the Governor
expressed the hope that the Civic Centre will serve as a “rallying point of
unity for the people to meet and plan for their future and welfare.”
A
prominent son of ONNA and Chairman, Akwa Ibom State Road Maintenance Agency,
Bishop Samuel Akpan, and the Member representing ONNA State Constituency, Hon.
Godwin Oton Charlie commended Chief Akpabio for extending his Uncommon
Transformation programme to every nook and cranny of the State and for his
passion towards developing the State.
Receiving
the Governor and his entourage at ONNA Local Government Council Hall, Abat, the
Chairman, Hon. Ufot Sunday Akpan who described Chief Akpabio as
education-friendly Governor, said the inauguration of the projects was a right
step in the right direction, stressing that the facilities will enhance
teaching and learning process.
”The
importance of borehole water cannot be overemphasized because of good health
derivable from it. Water is life and by its provision, the benefitting
communities will no doubt experience a new lease of life. The government and
good people of ONNA are grateful to you for the appointment of our son, Mr
Emmanuel Udom as Secretary to State Government.” Hon. Akpan stated.
After
the projects inauguration, the Governor’s entourage paid a courtesy visit to
the Paramount Ruler of ONNA, Edidem Akpabio Udoukpa in his palace at Ikot Edor
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