The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has restated the commitment of his administration to investments in education as it is central to the ARISE Agenda, the development blueprint of his administration.
Governor Eno gave the assurances when the Board of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund TETFund, led by its Chairman, Alhaji Aminu Bello Masari, paid a courtesy visit on him at Government House, Uyo.
The Governor said his administration is currently focusing more on primary education, being the cradle, and has built model Primary Schools across the 31 local government areas of the State.
According to him, “beyond the structures, the government has provided school uniforms, books, shoes, and bags for the pupils.”
“We will continue to focus on education as a critical component of the ARISE Agenda. As a State, we are more focused on our primary education, building Model Primary Schools across the 31 local government areas of the State. The primary schools stand as models to be replicated. We have also provided uniforms, books and shoes to encourage learning,” he said.
Announcing that government will soon flag off model secondary schools, the Governor assured that his administration will stop at nothing to ensure quality and qualitative education for Akwa Ibom children.
Governor Eno noted the strategic importance of the visit, and appreciated TETfund for its support to tertiary education in the State and the Akwa Ibom State University, AKSU.
The Governor who appealed for more support in the development of tertiary institutions in the State, assured the board of continuous partnership and assurance of a conducive environment.
He used the opportunity to commiserate with Alhaji Masari, a former Governor of Katsina State, over the death of his close ally and leader, the late President Muhammadu Buhari and prayed for God to grant him rest.
Earlier, the TETfund BOT chairman, Alhaji Masari said they were in the State to commission projects at AKSU, saying they were even more delighted than the recipient institutions to have the projects completed and commissioned.
Alhaji Masari commended the Governor for his development strides, the peaceful ambience and hospitality they enjoyed.
On his part, the Vice Chancellor of AKSU, Professor Nse Essien
who acknowledged that the University has benefitted immensely from TETFUND, expressed optimism that the team’s visit to the Governor will yield much more dividends to the State.
Source: IKECHUKWU AGBAMEGBUE, UYO
