As part of her efforts to support the Udom Emmanuel-led administration in the provision of conducive and enabling learning environment so as to motivate pupils to learn adequately, the Vice Chairman, Uyo Local Government Council, Hon. (Pst.) Sylvia Ekong, has remodeled a six-classroom hall block at Christ the King (CKS) Primary School, Wellington Bassey Way, Uyo.
However, the project which is ready for inauguration, Wednesday, 21st December at 10am, by wife of the State Governor, Dr. Martha Udom Emmanuel, will attract creme-de-la creme of Akwa Ibom people.
Among distinguished personalities who will grace the inauguration ceremony include: the Deputy Governor, Mr. Moses Ekpo MFR, Secretary to the State government (SSG) Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem, Speaker, Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Aniekan Bassey, State Chairman of PDP, Rt Hon Elder Aniekan Akpan as well as PDP governorship Candidate and wife; Pastor and Mrs Umo Eno.
Others include, the Secretary, MPM/Umo Eno-Akon Eyakenyi campaign organization who doubles as the political leader of Uyo; Otuekong Enobong Uwah, Chairman of ALGON; Rt Hon Iniobong Robson and other Council Chairmen including the Executive Chairman of Uyo; Dr. Uwemedimo Udo. Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs; Rt Hon Frank Archibong and other commissioners including that of Education, Mrs Idongesit Etiebet.
Also billed for the event include, the Paramount Ruler of Uyo, HRM Edidem Sylvanus Okon, Village Head of Uyo; Eteidung (Rev) Aniedi Okon, Member representing Uyo State Constituency, Rt Hon Anietie Eka, Commissioner for Environment; Sir Charles Udoh, Commissioner for Power; Dr. John Etim, Chairman, Local Government Service Commission, Rt Hon Monday Eyo, Leader, Uyo Legislative Council and all Councillors, Secretary of the Council, College of Supervisors and Special Assistants in Uyo, Uyo Elders’ Forum, CEO, Verini Construction Company, Elder Ini Utuk, CEO, Hensek Integrated Services, Engr Uwem Okoko, past and present political office holders from Uyo and others including PDP candidates in the forthcoming general elections, captain of industries, the clergy, traditional rulers and political groups.
Speaking with newsmen in Uyo, while inspecting the project, the Vice chairman, Pst Ekong, revealed that she embarked on the project in collaboration with an NGO, to support Governor Udom Emmanuel’s effort in Education sector, stressing that, the State Chief Executive has provided thousands of new and remodeled classrooms for pupils and students in the State.
She noted that the inauguration ceremony which is billed for Wednesday, 21st December at 10am, will climax with the presentation of Christmas gifts from her office to over 60 Uyo indigenes carefully selected across the 14 wards of Uyo LGA, appealing to all and sundry to arrive in good time before the arrival of the Governor’s wife who will be the Special Guest of Honour at the event as well as other other great leaders who will witness the event.
