By Ogenyi Ogenyi,Uyo
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has commended the University of Uyo,UNIUYO for upholding the integrity of the institution through the quality of its graduates and readiness to always defend its product.
Eno who made this known when he hosted the management of the University led by it’s Vice Chancellor, Prof Nyaudo Ndaeyo at the weekend in Uyo expressed joy that the institution has been able to maintain a good record system for it’s academic activities.
The Governor commended the University for the impactful role it has played in furthering the education of Akwa Ibom people, and affirmed that the location of the University has been of enormous advantage to its indigenes and the social system.
Eno, who was evidently excited at the visit, said, “I am very proud to be an alumnus of the University of Uyo. I want to thank the University very sincerely for what you did by defending the truth. That was all I asked for and that was my earnest expectation.
“I thank God that the University has a good record- keeping system and stands by its records, it gives us great confidence. I am happy.” He said.
He stated that the soon -to be – paid bursary to indegenous students would be digitally processed and paid to the beneficiary’s bank account.
The digitalization of the bursary payment process the Governor explained would ensure speed, integrity and ease in disbursement of the fund to deserving students, adding that government is working towards the timely activation of the process.
“As a government, we are reintroducing the bursary scheme for our tertiary education students. The Ministry is working with universities so that we can perfect the process to make it easier for them. Once they apply and we double check with the data base of the universities or tertiary institutions, we would pay them immediately.” He said.
The VC had earlier, described Eno as a worthy ambassador of the institution and expressed the institution’s appreciation to the Governor for his support towards acquisition of a Certificate of Occupancy for the school, with a waiver on the financial implications.
Ndaeyo who also presented the new management of the school to the Governor used the occasion to invite him to the institution’s Convocation ceremony slated for this month.
