Leaders Charged to Invest in Education for Speedy Devt
Okon Bassey in Uyo
Nigerian leaders have been told to invest more in education for the general development of the country.
Immediate past Chairman of Ini local government area of Akwa Ibom state, Isreal Idaisin made the call at a thanksgiving service, Carol of nine lessons and musical concerts held to mark a successful reign in office.
He described education as the livewire of any nation desirous of development, growth and progress, explaining that hence leaders at all levels of governance must prioritise it for the benefit of the people.
The former council chairman urged youths to embrace education to enable them have a big chance to make a difference in their lives and society at large.
He averred: “I took it as a challenge to establish a primary school in my community which hitherto had none, forcing young children to trek for several kilometres daily in search of basic education.
“The school is free for all and I still pay the teachers from my personal resources while awaiting government official taking over of the school, that is one of my personal commitments because of the importance I attach to education.
“ I also encourage our people in tertiary institutions through periodic payment of bursary”
While thanking God for a successful tenure as council chairman after two terms in office, Idaisin said he did his best to deliver dividends of democracy across the length and breath of his council area and was always conscious of his actions to avoid being disgraced out of office.
” I did my best in office as I see my elevation as divine, whatever has a beginning must have an end. My greatest fear was to be disgraced out of office as chairman and I thank Almighty God that I have landed well,” he added.
In his exhortation, the Methodist Archbishop of Port Harcourt, Most Rev. Emmanuel Udofia charged politicians and leaders to show exemplary leadership which will ensure that their activities outlive their earthly sojourn.
He extolled the sterling leadership qualities of Idaisin, describing him as a grassroots leader.
