…promises unwavering support towards educational sector
By Kemi Sunday
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, PhD, has reassured of his administration’s unwavering commitment to laying a strong educational foundation for children across the state as part of his blueprint in the ARISE Agenda.
The Governor made this known on the 27th of June 2025, during the commissioning of a newly constructed Model Primary School (PCN), Afaha Itam in Itu Local Government Area as part of the administration’s broader effort to making quality education accessible to every child.
The Governor who was represented by his Special Assistance on Labour Matters, Elder Udo Kerian Akpan, reaffirmed his administration’s solidarity towards the educational sector of the state.
Governor Eno while responding to the goodwill message by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Kufreabasi Edidem in his words said “I thank the Deputy Speaker for capturing all the issues, that the things that were lacking in Itu under the previous administrations have been addressed by this government with over seven ongoing road projects.”
The Governor however pleaded with the communities to ensure they protect government facilities within their vicinity so that he could continue to do more.
“I salute the people of Itu for coming out en-masse to welcome us. Like the Commissioner for Education had said in his overview, this is a functional school environment which will challenge the children to do better. I enjoin parents to raise their children properly to ensure that this facility is not misused”.
Speaking, the chairman of Itu Local Government Area, Hon. Ubong Nkutt expressed gratitude to the Governor for his numerous quality projects in the area and promised the unflinching support of the people.
He further described the Project as a clear indication of the government’s dedication to making the educational sector more accessible.
He stressed that the strategic location of the facility would enhance access to learning and reiterated that education was the foundation to the growth and development of every child.
Giving an overview of the project, Commissioner for Education, Professor Ubong Umoh, stated that the model school has an ICT Laboratory, fully furnished classrooms, Solar-Powered Electricity, Modern sick bay, an Assembly Hall, a standard Library and staff quarters.
Other facilities, according to him, include, Early Child Care Development Classes (ECCDC), a school field, and a security unit that will checkmate the pupils to and fro movement in the school premises.
In a goodwill message, the Honourable Commissioner for Housing & Urban Renewal, Rt. Hon. Henry Archibong, thanked Governor Umo Eno for improving the learning space for the children and described the Model School as an educational tourism asset. He donated a drum set for the school children.
On his part, the Deputy Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Kufreabasi Edidem commended the governor’s bold investment in primary education, noting that the ARISE Model School in Afaha Itam has transformed the lives of the children from “village pupils to model pupils” and called on the people to safeguard the facilities from vandals.
Also speaking, the National Vice Chairman/ Chairman South South, National School-Based Management Committee, Dr. Peter Umanah lauded the Governor for transforming the educational landscape of Akwa Ibom and setting a new benchmark in basic education infrastructure across Nigeria.
