Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno has assured the management of the University of Uyo that his administration will continue to support and partner with the institution for 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 Zubairu Abdallah, said since the school is located in Akwa Ibom, it would not be ignored in the scheme of things.
Governor Eno who is studying for a PhD in the institution, commended the management of the university for their commitment to academic excellence and innovations, particularly the approval of virtual presentation of seminars and other academic engagements.
According to him, the innovation has allowed him to present one of his seminars, a requirement for the completion of his PhD programme.
Governor Eno commended the Vice Chancellor of the University Nyaudoh Ndaeyo for defending the truth against blackmail and propaganda which were spread during the last electioneering period.
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He welcomed the new pro-chancellor and the chairman of the council Abdallah, saying it was an honour to play host to them.
“Today, I am receiving leaders of my University with very 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 I said we should work on it. 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.
He 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 development of Governor Eno in the state.
He affirmed his commitment to furthering the development of the University of Uyo to ensure his council leaves lasting legacies in the institution and solicited the Governor’s support to help deliver on some projects already identified to be pursued.
The vice-chancellor also 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 is responsible for the stability and peace in the state.
