By Ogenyi Ogenyi,Uyo
Students of Akwa ibom extraction in the Higher Institutions have been assured that their bursary would soon be ready for payment.
They have also been advised to remain focused in thier pursuit of academic excellence and avoid any anti social behavior that may stall thier determination to excel in thier chosen field of endeavor.
Governor Umo Eno who made the remarks yesterday during a round table meeting with students leaders from all the clusters in the students community explained that as future leaders, they must strive to live above board in readiness to impact positively in the society.
According to Eno, who spoke through his Personal Assistant on Students Affairs Comrade Wisdom Offong, “the software applications to be deployed in the execution of Geographic Information Systems (AKWAGIS), payment of busary awards to undergraduates is ready and the process of ensuring that every student is carried along ongoing. This is done to ensure transparency and accountability in the entire process.”
The Governor advised students to live examplary lives and serve as a role model for thier much younger ones while being conscious of thier environment stressing that any suspicious movements should immediately be reported to security agencies.
He assured the students of his total support in ensuring the successful celebration of International Students week while soliciting their continuous support and solidarity in the successful implementation of the ARISE Agenda blueprint.
Earlier the President , National Association of Akwa Ibom state students (NAAKISS) worldwide Comrade Ubong Ekwere had on behalf of members passed vote of confidence on the Governor for his fatherly disposition towards students in the state.
Ekwere assured the governor of the determination of the students to support his administration and appealed for quick payment of Bursary to all students from the state in the higher Institution.
According to the president, “we are overwhelmingly passing Vote of confidence on the Governor, Pastor Umo Eno for the bursary payment, the 100m educational intervention funds for students living with disabilities being the first of its kind, the building of model primary schools across the state, timely payment of WAEC fees for secondary school students and many more, just in a few months in office.”
Addressing newsmen after the meeting, Offong said the meeting was a strategic engagement with the aim of discussing pressing issues bothering the student community and possible ways to chart a better course for the community.
He added, “the processes and progress so far made as regards the payment of bursary as approved by His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno was elaborately explained, the contributions, suggestions and observations of the leaders in attendance were noted and assured of a speedy response to the yearnings of the community.”
