NSIT UBUIM TO GET FIRST MODEL SECONDARY SCHOOL
...as Gov Eno restates commitment to quality project implementation
Akwa Ibom state government is to build model secondary schools in the three senatorial districts beginning with Akwa Ibom North East Senatorial District.
Governor Umo Eno gave the assurance during an inspection of ongoing construction work at the Model Secondary School in Ikot Akpan Abia Ubium, Nsit Ubium Local Government Area.
The governor also reiterated his administration’s commitment to implementing quality projects that would stimulate the economy and enhance development across the State.
He said the project was in line with his administration’s vision of building model secondary schools across the three Senatorial Districts of the State in furtherance of the educational advancement component of the ARISE Agenda.
He thanked Nsit Ubium people for coming out enmass to receive him, noting that the inspection was to ascertain the level of work done at the site ahead of flag off soon.
“It is a walk-in visit because it is our habit to visit our project sites regularly and I thank you for coming all out to receive us.
“I am here to inspect the level of work done here so that when the bill is presented in the office, I know if it is in sync with the work on ground. That is the way we work.
“You are all aware of government’s intention to build international model secondary schools across the three senatorial Districts in the State. This, in particular, is to test if what we are about to do would be good for other Senatorial Districts.
“So, we have started the project here in Nsit Ubium for Uyo Senatorial District and we expect to flag off this project between now and December. We are just waiting for the supplementary budget to be released,” he stated.
Highlighting the economic benefits of the projects, he assured that the project would boost the economy and bring about business development in the area.
He urged youths to show support and eschew unnecessary negative criticism as educational development symbolizes light in Nsit Ubium.
“Our political leader is here, please work with him and give him the necessary support. Don’t mind what critics would say. All I am interested in is to remain focused and encourage those who want to work.
“Yes, more roads would be constructed. But it is not only roads. Projects like this would boost the economy of the community, and businesses would grow. Projects like this make a community grow,” he noted.
Governor Eno appealed to contractors to ensure that they register on the ARISE Portal to stand a chance of bidding and securing contracts on the projects.
He explained that the registration is to secure accurate data and ensure accountability, transparency, and proper verification whenever the need arises.
“If you are a contractor, and you know how to draw and interpret building plans, please ensure that you register on the ARISE Portal to stand a chance to win one of the contracts. The registration is necessary so that we can have an accurate data with just a click of a button for the purpose of verification, accountability and transparency.
“Please let’s come together and forget about unnecessary criticism and blackmail. Tell our youths to come home and join hands, let’s build our State,” he explained.
In an overview of the project, the Delivery Advisor on Education, Mrs Idongesit Etiebet, said that the institution would have top notch facilities including; a Technical Laboratory, ICT Center, Administrative building, hostel blocks for male and female students, Library, sporting facilities, multi-purpose hall, Staff and Principal quarters and a large farmland.
In his remarks, Senator Effiong Bob, appreciated the Governor for the project saying, “Anywhere you go, we go with you. As you are moving up, we are following you progressively.”
He assured that youths of the area would continue to support the Governor, and collaborate with contractors to ensure the successful execution of the project.
On his part, the clan head of Ubium, His Royal Highness, Etebom Ukpong Noah Udoewah (JP), as well as the Village Head of Ikot Akpan Abia Ubium, the host community, Chief Ime Ben Uboh, appreciated the Governor for the project and for his spectacular service to the State.
He called on the people of Nsit Ubium and the State in general to continue to support him and pray for him to successfully deliver on the ARISE Agenda.
