TheHILL | NEWS | DECEMBER 22
It was an atmosphere for Praise and Thanksgiving as the Commissioner of Education, Mrs Idongesit Etiebet led Management and Staff of the Ministry on a Thanksgiving Service to mark the end of a successful year.
While addressing the staff, the Commissioner expressed joy in appreciation to God for His faithfulness to the Ministry and the Education sector at large throughout the year, noting that despite challenges 2021 has been a fruitful year.
Mrs Etiebet acknowledged the commitment of the Ministry’s Management for the unflinching support to see that the vision of the Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel is made a reality in the Education sector of the State. She further thanked them for their cooperation and contributions which has made her succeed in the Sector.
Mrs Etiebet charged staff to strive further to maintain peace and unity in their working environment, and to developed a life of gratitude at all times, sharing the little they have to others and not forgetting that Christ is the reason for this season.
The Permanent Secretary, Lady Rose Bassey, also thanked God for His special protection to staff and their families throughout the year, she said that it is of great importance that everyone should give thanks to God for His gifts to mankind.
Lady Rose Bassey thanked the Commissioner for creating a smooth environment for workers to do their jobs diligently and prayed for a successful 2022.
In an exhortation, the preacher admonished Staff to imitate the footsteps of Zacchae’us in Luke 19:8 by showing restitution where they offend or oppress their fellow brethren, he said that in order to please God, one should pay the fruit of repentance.
Directors from different directorates led their Staff in a special thanksgiving to God, as they expressed themselves through singing and dancing in appreciation to God’s blessing and sustenance in their departments.
High points of the service was cutting of birthday cake by the December celebrants and sharing of rice to all Staff for Christmas and New year celebration.
