Gov Eno Lauds TETFund’s Support To State’s Tertiary Institutions

By Bassey Nkponam
UYO
The Akwa Ibom governor has lauded the support of  theTertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to tertiary Institutions in the State, as he restates his administration’s commitment  to investments in education.
Pastor Umo Eno who stated this Tuesday, while playing host to  the Board of TETFund, led by its chairman, Alhaji Aminu Bello Masari, who were on a courtesy visit during the State Executive Council meeting which took place at the EXCO Chambers of the Government House, Uyo, solicited for more support in the development of tertiary institutions in the State.
Eno said his administration was committed to investing in education, which he noted was  central to the development blueprint of his administration, adding so far, his administration was  focusing more on primary education, and was building model Primary Schools across the 31 local government areas in the State.
He said beyond the structures, the government has provided school uniforms, books, shoes, and bags for the pupils to encourage learning, announcing government’s plans to flag off model secondary schools in the State.
The Governor assured that his administration will stop at nothing to ensure quality and qualitative education for Akwa Ibom children, even as he assured the board of continued partnership and a conducive environment for the hosting of their annual retreat in the State.
According to him, the State executive council meeting was extended to accommodate the courtesy visit given 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, in particular.
He also appreciated Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, a former Pro-Chancellor of the State University for his remarkable contributions to the development of the State, describing him as a perfect gentleman with innumerable impacts across the State.
Eno 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.
Alhaji Masari in his remarks, said they were in the State to commission projects at AKSU, and that they were  more delighted than the recipient institutions to have the projects completed and inaugurated.
He lauded the Governor for his development strides, the peaceful ambience and hospitality they enjoyed since their arrival, saying the Board has agreed to host its annual retreat in the State.
The vice chancellor of AKSU, Professor Nse Essien, said the board was in the State to commission very important projects such as the Faculties of Biological Science; and  Physical Science buildings; Faculty of Engineering, phase 1, building; Faculty of Management Science building, among others.
Essien who acknowledged that the University has benefitted immensely from TETFUND, was optimistic that the team’s visit to the Governor will yield much more dividends to the State.