UNYIME IDEM HANDS OVER SIX CLASSROOMS BLOCK,VIP TOILET, TO GOVERNMENT PRIMARY SCHOOL IKOT OTOIWUO
… promises borehole and generating set
It was joy and fulfillment, today, December 02, 2022, at Government Primary School Ikot Otoiwuo Ward Eleven, Ukanafun LGA, as the member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, Rep. Unyime Idem, handed over six classrooms block to the community. The education loving Member of Parliament also promised to sink a borehole and provide a generating set for the school.
Handing over the projects, Idem said education remains one of the greatest legacies any leader can bequeath to the next generation. He said it was part of his contribution to the education completion agenda of Governor Udom Emmanuel led government and the need to provide a conducive learning environment for the pupils that prompted him to embark on this project.
“Education remains one of the greatest legacies any leader can bequeath to the next generation. For this to happen, there is a need for a conducive learning environment. This school project is borne out of my desire to contribute to the education completion agenda of Governor Udom Emmanuel led government and the need to provide a conducive learning environment for the pupils” Idem said.
Idem also noted that the project was a 300 seater capacity classroom block with a total of 90 school desks, well tiled floor, ceiling fans and magnetic boards with a VIP toilet facility. He urged the pupils to take their studies seriously and prayed that from the school, presidents, governors, entrepreneurs, scientists and great leaders will emerge.
Idem noted that he personally came to commission the project, so as to thank the leaders and people of ward eleven for their show of love and support for him during the 2019 general elections. He noted that apart from the project, the people have been beneficiaries of the skills empowerment for 5000 youths.
“In a very special way, let me thank all the people of Ukanafun and particularly the stakeholders of Ward Eleven for the brotherly love and support I received during the 2019 general election. Your support contributed to my successful emergence as member representing you in the House of Representatives. I do not take this for granted”. Idem added.
He urged the people of Ward Eleven to remain steadfast, loyal to the PDP and be part of the electioneering activities in the forthcoming elections, promising to attract more projects to the area. He urged.
“May I urge you to continue to support the PDP. Ensure you come out en-masse to support and vote for the next set of leaders at all levels. Continue to remain loyal and committed to the PDP. This is just the beginning of good things to come. I promise not to take your support for granted. I will do more than I have done to ensure all round development, peace and prosperity. Together, let us make Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency great”, Idem pledged.
Idem who recently published a time table for commissioning of 20 out of 40 projects spread across the federal constituency, said apart from the six classrooms block at Ikot Otoiwuo, that 8 other projects are slated for commissioning in Ukanafun LGA alone while the remaining 11 are located in Oruk Anam LGA.
Also speaking, the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Idongesit Etiebet, represented by the Director in charge of Pre-primary, Primary and Special Skills, Mrs. Esther Williams, lauded the passion and selflessness of Idem in enhancing education at the rural areas and promoting development. She recommended that Unyime Idem should be studied as a course in school by other politicians and up-coming leaders.
Speaking separately, the Executive Chairman of Ukanafun LGA, Hon. Pst Godwin Inyieng, the Political Leader of Ukanafun, Rt. Hon. Obong Eno Akpan, Leader of Ward Eleven, Hon. Census Ekpu, Village Head of Ikot Otoiwuo, Chief Gabriel Joseph, a veteran Journalist and prominent son of the area, Mr. Ray Ekpu, extolled the excellent performance and development strides of Rep. Idem, noting that his performance was superlative. They commended Hon. Idem for the school block and other projects he has promised, urging him not to relent in serving the people selflessly.
High point of the event was the commissioning of the classrooms block by Mr. Ray Ekpu, welcome song by pupils of Government Primary school Ikot Otoiwuo and presentation of gifts to the visitors by the villagers.
The event was well attended by leaders of the ward and notable personalities within the local government area.
Media Unit
Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency
02/12/2022
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