Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has assured the management of the University of Uyo that the state government, under his leadership, will continue to support and partner with the institution to further development.
Speaking during a courtesy visit by the newly-constituted Governing Council of the University, led by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Council, Professor Zubairu Tajo Abdallah, he noted that the University, located in Akwa Ibom State, admits many Akwa Ibom indigenes. Therefore, it would not be ignored in the scheme of things.
Governor Eno, who is currently studying for a PhD at the institution, commended the management of the University for their commitment to academic excellence and innovations, particularly the approval for virtual presentations of seminars and other academic engagements.
According to the Governor, the innovation has afforded him the opportunity to present one of his seminars, a requirement for the completion of his PhD program.
Governor Eno commended the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Nyaudoh Ndaeyo, for defending the truth against blackmail and propaganda spread during the last electioneering period.
He welcomed the new Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Council, Professor Abdallah, saying it was an honor to host the Governing Council of the University and assured the Pro-Chancellor of a great, peaceful, and memorable tenure at the University.
“Today, I am receiving the leaders of my University with great joy. The University of Uyo has produced so many outstanding personalities in this country, and I believe that one of the crowning moments is that you have produced a Governor.
“If there are areas you think we should work together, please let us know. Whatever we can do to give our support, we will do because, at the end of the day, some of the students there are from Akwa Ibom State. So, whatever we do for the University is for our people.
“That’s why, the last time I went to the University for an event, I saw the internal roads and said we should work on them. We will continue to do things to maintain the University as a product of that school. You are the mother, and you know that normally, no child forgets the mother,” he added.
The Governor urged the Pro-Chancellor to use his good office to attract more development to the institution.
In his remarks, the Pro-Chancellor expressed his delight over the landmark developments by Governor Eno in the state, by which he is currently standing tall among his contemporaries in the country.
He affirmed his commitment to furthering the development of the University of Uyo to ensure his Council leaves lasting legacies at the institution and solicited the Governor’s support to help deliver on some projects already identified to be pursued.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nyaudoh Ndaeyo, speaking earlier, thanked Governor Eno for receiving the delegation.
He commended him for the support so far enjoyed by the University and his people-centric policies in the state, which he stated are responsible for the stability and peace in the state amid the ongoing nationwide protest.
