Thursday November 27, 2025
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The Salvation Army Church has resolved to hand over its school, Salvation Army Secondary School, SASSCO, Akai Ubuim, to the Akwa Ibom State Government.
The decision followed an appeal by the school’s Old Students Association during its reunion night, which held last week.
The President of the Alumni Association, Chief Joseph Udoeshiet, lamented the dilapidated condition of the school, which he described as a former pride and a training ground for men and women of calibre.
He urged members of the association to support efforts to revive the institution.
Territorial Commander of the Salvation Army, Lt. Col Sunday Ayanam, expressed appreciation to the old students.
Speaking on behalf of the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, the Chief Press Secretary, Ekerete Udoh, who is also an alumnus of the school promised to convey the development to the governor and commended the organizers of the reunion for hosting an the event that reunited old classmates after many years.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to Eno; the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, who is also an alumnus; and other distinguished old students.