Edith CHUKU
Determined to achieve his 100 targeted number of Akwa Ibom State youths he promised to train in China, the member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, Mr. Unyime Idem, has sent another batch of eight Akwa Ibomites to China for a 3-week all-expense paid course.
This is the 12th batch Idem, who is also the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Public Procurement, is sponsoring to China for training.
Between August last year and now, a total of 45 persons have so far been sent by him to China under the scheme and each set spends a period of three weeks in China before returning.
The eight beneficiaries for batch 12, will be studying industry development, development and application of small hydropower standards as well as vocational training and poverty reduction through labour transfer.
The eight trainees are; Victoria Monday Uko, Godwin Sampson Udobot, Nnimnobong Ukana Ibanga, Ettete Peter Obosi, Akainyene Paulinus Elijah, Nkom Brownson Ekpe, Wisdom Mfon Jackson and Nseabasi Emmanuel Udomfu.
This is in fulfilment of his promise to train 100 Akwa Ibom youths on relevant skills needed for optimum efficiency and global competitiveness.
The all expense paid training will equip the beneficiaries with adequate skills and knowledge to function effectively, anywhere in the world.
At a brief send forth ceremony in Abuja, Idem said the gesture was to equip and raise the next generation of leaders in the state.
“The world is a global village, so there’s need for you to be exposed to modern technology to be able to compete with your counterparts globally, so wherever you have an opportunity to work, you will not lag behind.
“To achieve this, I’m targeting to train and equip a minimum of 100 Akwa Ibomites to be self-reliant and to be able to compete with their counterparts across the world.
“What is helping me today to do what I’m able to do and achieve is the level of training and exposure I’ve garnered over the years across the globe, and it is my desire that you do better than me.”
He promised that the training would be done periodically in order to achieve the 100 targeted number.
Part of the letter from the rep to the beneficiaries, titled “Letter of Nomination and Sponsorship to Training in China”, reads “As a participant in the training, you’re entitled to a travelling allowance, but beyond that, your experience there will put you on a pedestal to compete favourably with your counterparts across the globe.
“I therefore advise you to be of good conduct as an ambassador of Akwa Ibom state and the country, Nigeria.
“I wish you a safe stay throughout the training period and journey mercies, to and from China. Congratulations.”
