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REP. IDEM DONATES E-LEARNING CENTRE, SIX CLASSROOM LECTURE HALLS TO AKWA IBOM STATE UNIVERSITY

The member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rep. Unyime Idem has approved the establishment of an e-learning centre and the construction of six classroom lecture halls in Akwa Ibom State University, Obio Akpa campus in Oruk Anam local government area.

Presenting an award letter for the projects to the Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Nse Essien, Rep. Idem who was represented by the former Commissioner for Agriculture in the State, Dr. Mathew Ekaette said the intervention by the lawmaker was to increase the educational competitiveness of the state-owned university especially in the area of ICT.

The Deputy Chairman, Communications Committee in the House of Representatives said the choice of Obio Akpa campus was part of his vision to contribute to Governor Udom Emmanuel’s education completion agenda, digitalization of education and boosting of knowledge economy.

He said in collaboration with his development partners, the e-learning centre project which will commence next month, August will have fifty desktop computers, chairs and tables, two server with 21 inch monitor, two 3HP Air Condition, sixteen inverter battery, sixteen 300w solar panel, 12 months bandwidth subscription among other infrastructure and associated devices.

Responding, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Essien who led the management staff to receive Rep. Idem’s delegation commended the gesture of the lawmaker and described it as touching the critical needs of the institution.

“Idem is a calibre of person that should be sent to represent the people, he has done very well especially in the areas of youth empowerment and skills acquisition. He deserves commendation for not only being a good ambassador of Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, but also a good ambassador of Akwa Ibom State, we are proud of him,” Professor Essien stated.

He said the e-learning centre and the lecture halls will help better the performances of the 8 faculties, 42 academic departments and 67 post graduate programmes which the school currently runs.

Those present at the event were members of Rep. Idem’s delegation which included a former Chairman of Ukanafun local government area, Hon. Uduak Essien, immediate past Vice Chairman of Ukanafun, Hon. Umakiso Umoh, immediate past Vice Chairman of Oruk Anam, Hon. Edwin Udofa, immediate past Special Adviser in Ukanafun Barr. Ndipmo Umoh and former Ukanafun councillor Hon. Nkereuwem Udofia.

Meanwhile, members of the school management team were Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic, Prof. Umoren Umoren, Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration, Prof. Idongesit Isaac, Registrar, Mr John Udoh, Head of Campus, Obio Akpa, Prof. Nkanikpong Ibok, Deputy Registrar, Mr Inemesit Akpan among others.

Media Unit
Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency
26/07/2021