Education Minister Lauds Gov Eno’s Educational Devt Drive

The imprints of Governor Umo Eno’s ARISE Agenda on basic education infrastructure in Akwa Ibom State as evident in the ongoing remodelling of CKS Primary School, Wellington Bassey Way, Uyo, to be replicated in the 31 Local Government Areas of the State has attracted commendations from the Federal Government.
The Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, conveyed the commendations during a tour of the remodelled Christ the King School, CKS, led by the State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno.
The Education, Minister who was in Uyo for the celebration of the University of Lagos 1984 Law Class reunion, was overtly impressed by the initiative and imprints of the Governor Umo Eno-led government and described the move as creating an attractive environment and enticement to boost enrollment in schools.
This, he stated, was in line with President Tinubu’s vision of reversing the decline in school enrollments, given the importance he attached to education at the basic level and therefore, acknowledged the need for collaboration between the local government, State and the Federal Governments to get it right.
“Indeed, there is hope for us as a country with the effort of all the Governors and everybody and the Federal Government working together collaboratively.
“For us at the federal level, particularly the President, Bola Amed Tinubu, that is our area of focus. We want the out-of-school children to be a matter of history, and this is the way to do it”, the Minister said.
Speaking, Governor Eno, said his administration’s determination to pay attention to education at the primary level was informed by the need to spur up the willingness and passion for education among school children.

He reiterated the need for the state and federal governments to collaborate in revamping primary education, and healthcare, amongst others, for the benefit of the states and country.
“We call upon the federal Government to support what we are doing. It is about children and the future of our children.”, he said.
Reiterating his passion for rural development, the Governor said his target was to replicate the model school across the 31 Local Government Areas, adding that the model propagation will be complemented with teachers’ training to ensure a complete facelift for primary education in the state.
He stressed his administration’s strong inclination towards rural development and resort to infrastructure upgrades in primary schools and healthcare facilities as a strategy to attain rural development, soliciting the support and collaboration of companies and other well-placed individuals in such regards.
“I am passionate about rural development but you also know that education is the foundation. Lack of education carries with it a lot of danger. So our ambition is to see what we can do, not just the building. We will furnish it, train the teachers, ensure that we do a total facelift in our primary education.”
Commenting on Governor Umo Eno’s strive in the education sector, Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information, Comrade Ini Ememobong said “The Governor’s passion for education is unquestionable and unpretentious. He knows that education is the fastest vehicle that can transport people from oblivion to prominence. He promised to put education first and he’s doing so.”