AKSG Presents N79M Cheques To Aviation Students
By Imoh Essien (Uyo)
The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Education, Mrs Idongesit Etiebet on behalf of the State Government has presented about 79 million naira cheques to Akwa Ibom indigenes who study in aviation school, while also commending the immediate past Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel, for his creditable performance in lifting the standard of Education through students- friendly educational policies and welfare programmes, which saw the Students from the State excelling in national and international competitions, while he was in office.
The Commissioner stated this in her office during the presentation of cheques to Akwa Ibom indigenes that gained admissions into the Nigeria College of Aviation Technology, Zaria.
The Commissioner announced that Governor Umo Eno whom she described as Mr Compassionate, has paid a total of 79 million Naira for the fees of the four students respectively.
"It is because of the Governor's big-heartedness that we are here today. The big daddy with the big heart.
“We need to have our own pilots and air controllers as we have the best and only State-owned airline in Africa.
"We have Wilson Ezekiel Wilson standard pilot Course -SP35, Daniel Priscilla Samuel, SP35, Edna Emem, Akpan, SP35, Udourom Michael Patrick, Standard Air Traffic Control.
Earlier, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Humanitarian Service , Prince Nsikanabasi Umoekpo said that Governor Umo Eno was moved with compassion after his wife, Mrs Patience Umo Eno showed him a viral video Priscilla made on the social media.
He further urged them to study hard and become good ambassadors of the state.
Responding, one of the beneficiaries, Priscilla Daniel expressed gratitude to the Governor for making her dreams a reality stating that her being in the aviation school will enlighten the girl child in her State and encourage them to pursue their dreams.
Barr. Ezekiel Akpan, father to Wilson Ezekiel, explained that it was a difficult journey stating that they had written lots of letters but he is grateful that it finally paid off. He prayed for blessings on Governor Umo Eno and his wife, Pastor Mrs Patience Umo Eno and also for the success of the children in the aviation school.
He prayed for blessings on Governor Umo Eno and his wife, Pastor Mrs Patience Umo Eno and also for the success of the children in the aviation school.
The event had in attendance, The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Education, Mrs Stella Etokakpan, Honorary Special Adviser to the Governor on Humanitarian Service, Emem Essien, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Research and Documentation, Dr. Essien Ndueso, Personal Assistant to the Governor on Humanitarian Service, Mfon Isreal, Personal Assistant to the Governor on Media, Mr Emma Akpabio and many others.
