Rep Idem Sends Forth 16th Batch Of Six Akwa Ibom Indigene To China For Advanced Studies

Wednesday September 10, 2025
By TheNewsDESK |

The Member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency and Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Public Procurement, Representative Unyime Idem has sent forth the 16th batch of six (6) Akwa Ibomites to China.

They will be undergoing training on Data Infrastructure Construction as well as Application Technologies and International Cooperation in Low-carbon and Circular Development.

The all-expense paid training is in fulfilment of Rt Hon Idem’s promise to train 100 Akwa Ibom youths on relevant skills needed for optimum efficiency and global competitiveness.

The six (6) trainees are;

Nyakno Harry Udonta, Emmanuel Ezekiel Umoren, Shammah Ofonime Umanah, Aniekeme John Jim, Ufot Etim Ukpong and Ubong Ime Johnson.

At a brief send forth ceremony in Abuja, Rep. Idem said the gesture is to equip and raise the next generation of leaders in Akwa Ibom state, with requisite knowledge and certification to play at the global stage.

“The world is a global village, so there’s need for you to be exposed to modern technology to be able to compete with your counterparts globally, so wherever you have an opportunity to work, you will not lag behind.

“To achieve this, I’m targeting to train and equip a minimum of 100 Akwa Ibomites to be self-reliant and to be able to compete with their counterparts across the world.”

“What is helping me today to do what I’m able to do and achieve is the level of training and exposure I’ve garnered over the years across the globe, and it is my desire that you do better than me”, Idem noted.

He promised that the training would be done periodically in order to achieve the 100 targeted number.

Part of the letter from Rep. Idem to the beneficiaries, titled “Letter of Nomination and Sponsorship to Training in China”, reads “As a participant in the training, you’re entitled to a travelling allowance, but beyond that, your experience there will put you on a pedestal to compete favourably with your counterparts across the globe.”

“I therefore advise you to be of good conduct as an ambassador of Akwa Ibom state and the country, Nigeria.”

“I wish you a safe stay throughout the training period and journey mercies, to and from China. Congratulations.”