Akwa Ibom 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 Council, Professor Zubairu Tajo Abdallah, he noted that the University is in Akwa Ibom State, and 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 in the institution, commended the management of the University for their commitment to academic excellence and innovations, particularly the approval for virtual presentation 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 programme.
Governor Eno commended the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof Nyaudoh Ndaeyo for defending the truth against blackmail and propaganda which were spread during the last electioneering period.
He welcomed the new Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Prof. Abdallah, saying it was a honour to play host to the Governing Council of the University, assuring the Pro-Chancellor of a great, peaceful and memorable tenure in the University.
“Today, I am receiving leaders of my University with a very great joy. University of 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.
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 development of 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 in 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 is responsible for the stability and peace in the state amid the ongoing nationwide protest.
