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Akwa Ibom: Federal University of Technology To Take Off Soon, Minister Says

October 05, (THEWILL) – The federal government has expressed readiness to commence work at the proposed site of the University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom state.

The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu gave the assurance when he led a delegation for an inspection of the proposed site at Ikot Ukpoinua.

Adamu was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education S. T Echono, who was accompanied to the project site by the former Minister and pro-chancellor of Akwa Ibom State University, Udoma Udo Udoma. Others include the Executive Secretary, National University Commission, Abubakar Rasheed and the Director University Education,j Rakiya Gambo.

The minister said all is now set for the commencement of work as take-off funds to facilitate the project would be released in earnest.

Adamu expressed appreciation for the support and cooperation of the Akwa Ibom state governor, Udom Emmanuel, adding that President Buhari is impressed by the infrastructural strides his administration has taken.

The minister commended the National University Council (NUC) for working assiduously in collaboration with the Akwa Ibom state government and education stakeholders to complete work on the academic brief as regards the number of programmes to be run in the institution.

In his address, Governor Udom Emmanuel lauded President Buhari for choosing Akwa Ibom state to establish a federal university of technology.

Governor Emmanuel gave assurances the mission and vision of the new University would be vigorously pursued.

Udom, who spoke through the State Commissioner for Education, Idongesit Etiebet, thanked the National University Council (NUC) for putting quality assurance mechanisms to ensure standard in the nation’s tertiary institution.

The governor thanked the host community for providing the site for the university and urged the youths to grab this God-given opportunity by desisting from destroying equipment as it will create job opportunities and bring investors to Ikot Abasi.

Speaking earlier, the chairman of Ikot Abasi, Joshua Affia, in his welcome address thanked Governor Udom Emmanuel for his leadership and achievements in the state that qualified Ikot Abasi to accommodate a federal university.

He further lauded President Buhari for choosing Akwa Ibom state to site the university and promised support and cooperation to ensure the project is a success.

Goodwill messages were shared by the political leader of Ikot Abasi, Obong O. D Etukafia, and the member representing Ikot Abasi/ Eastern Obolo Constituency, Hon Uduak Ududo.

Also present at the event were the Commissioner of Rural Development, Enobong Mbobo, the Vice Chancellor, Akwa Ibom State University, Nse Essien. Special Assistants to the Governor on Education Monitoring, Udeme Udofia and Serah Esitikot.

Others include the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Rose Bassey and Directors of the Ministry of Education.

The Paramount Ruler of Ikot Abasi, Edidem Utukubom and members of Ikot Abasi community council were also present.

The federal government two months ago approved the establishment of a federal university in Akwa Ibom State but the location was a subject of controvers

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