Etinan Local Government Council has concluded plans to provide bursaries to students from its jurisdiction who are pursuing tertiary education across Nigeria.
Hon. Uko Umoh, the Chairman of the Council, disclosed this during the commissioning of Government Model School, Ikot Isong, in Etinan LGA.
- A total of 500 students have been selected for bursary awards.
- Among them, 20 medical and 20 law students will each receive ₦300,000.00 (Three Hundred Thousand Naira) under the education grant initiative of the current administration.
Education Support Initiatives
- Hon. Umoh, describing himself as a brand manager, also announced the production of 20,000 exercise books to be distributed to all primary schools in the local government.
- Additionally, 250 uniforms will be provided to pupils of the Model School.
- Teachers at Government Model School, Ikot Isong, have also received uniforms through the council’s initiative to enhance their unique appearance.
Acknowledgment of the Governor’s Role
The Chairman expressed gratitude to Gov. Pastor Umo Eno, PhD, calling him “a faithful father and lover of education.”
“Not too long ago you commissioned Ibom Paint Industry here in Etinan and now we are here to commission the best model school in the state… Etinan is happy with your performance as governor of Akwa Ibom State.”
Model School Facilities Overview
Prof. Ubong Umoh, Commissioner for Education, highlighted the upgraded facilities at the newly commissioned Government Model School, including:
- A fully fenced campus with a gatehouse
- Computer laboratory and library
- Sick bay with first aid kits and a nurse on duty
- Early childcare classrooms with modern amenities
- Adequate classrooms aligned to pupil-teacher ratio standards
- A master class auditorium with seating capacity for 500 pupils
- Staff quarters and continuous water supply
- Playground and football field
- Completely solar-powered electricity, no generator or public grid needed
“This is indeed a model that can only be identified with you anywhere in the world.”
Community Support and Representation
Goodwill messages came from:
- Hon. Uduak Ekpo-Ufot, representative of Etinan State Constituency
- Uko Udom SAN, Attorney General & Commissioner for Justice
- Isantim Kenneth Okon
- Otuekong Sunny Jackson Udoh
- His Royal Majesty Edidem Aniefiok Monday Akpanobong, Paramount Ruler of Etinan
Each expressed appreciation for the governor’s prioritization of education, enabling a conducive teaching and learning environment.
Government Representation
The governor was represented at the event by his Political Adviser, Prince Godwin Ntuk Udeh, PhD, who stated the administration’s commitment to delivering quality education.
“The quality of infrastructure and facilities at the model school speaks of quality that will produce first-class products from the local government area.”
