A’Ibom Rep Sponsors Youths For Training In China
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Edith CHUKU
Committed to fulfilling his promise of training 100 youths of Akwa Ibom State, the Member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, Mr. Unyime Idem, has sent another batch of four Akwa Ibomites to China for a 3-week all-expense paid course.
The beneficiaries are to be trained in relevant skills needed for optimum efficiency and global competitiveness.
The four trainees are, Edikan Eno-obong Ntefreh to study Marine Spatial Planning and Blue Economic Development and Otobong OkuAbasi Kenjoshua whose course is Women Vocational Education, Employment and Entrepreneurship.
Others are, IkanAbasi Anieken Akpan to offer Women Vocational Education, Employment and Entrepreneurship and Ekomobong Ezekiel Johnson – Agricultural Ecology and Circular Agriculture.
At a brief send forth ceremony in Abuja, Idem who chairs the House Committee on Public Procurement, said the gesture was to equip and raise the next generation of leaders in the state.
According to him, “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.”
The reps member added that, “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 assured that the training would be done periodically in order to achieve the 100 targeted number.
In his letter to the beneficiaries, titled “Letter of Nomination and Sponsorship to Training in China”, Idem said, “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 advice 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.”