BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUMMIT/GRADUATION CEREMONY HOLDS IN UYO AS GOV. EMMANUEL CONGRATULATES GRADUANDS
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel has, today November 12, congratulated graduands of the just-concluded Business/Entrepreneurship Training programme organised by a frontline Non-Governmental Organization in the state, the New Breed group with the theme, “Entrepreneurship, A Catalyst for Sustainable Development”.
At the graduation ceremony of the programme which was held at Ibom Hall, IBB Way, Uyo, Governor Udom Emmanuel who was represented by the Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture and Dean of Commissioners/Special Advisers, Dr. Glory Edet congratulated the graduands and encouraged them to use the knowledge they have received to impact the state positively.
Dr. Edet praised the group for organizing the programme, stating that such innovation was in line with the objectives of the Governor Udom Emmanuel led administration which she noted has placed enormous emphasis on entrepreneurship through its Dakkada philosophy.
Earlier in his remarks, the representative of the Deputy Governor and Permanent Secretary, Office of the Deputy Governor, Mr. Nkopurok Ekaiko appreciated the group for impacting the youths of Akwa Ibom state and advised the beneficiaries to put to judicious use all they have learnt from the programme.
Also speaking, the International Coordinator of New Breed, Engr. Ekpenyong Ekpenyong noted that the group which started in 2013 are believers of the philosophy of Governor Udom Emmanuel, saddled with the responsibility of changing the narrative and empowering young people, thereby making them self-dependent. He appreciated the Governor for his support to the group.
Goodwill messages were received from the State Coordinator of MPM, Emmanuel Enoidem Esq., the MD of Ibom Power Engr. Etido Inyang FNSE, Dr. Charity Ido, Member representing Ukanafun State Constituency, Sir Monday Uko, Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Akpan, PDP State Chairman and others. They all appreciated Governor Udom Emmanuel and New Breed for the vision









