Ukana Poly Rector hails E’ekpede initiative on civic education
•••pledges support for group’s enlightenment drive
The Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Ukana, Mrs. Eduma Enobong Essien, has described civic awareness as a vital pillar for sustaining democracy, commending E’ekpede Initiative for its advocacy in promoting civic education and voter enlightenment.
Mrs. Essien gave the commendation on Friday when she received members of the group in her office. She praised E’ekpede Initiative for sensitizing Nigerians on the importance of participating in the ongoing voter registration exercise, noting that such efforts were key to tackling voter apathy in the country.
She described the group’s vision as “bold and patriotic” and pledged the institution’s support for its civic engagement programmes.
The Rector also applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for reforms in the education sector, which she said had positively impacted the Polytechnic. “Beyond the accreditation of academic programmes, the Federal Government has accredited Federal Polytechnic, Ukana, for skills training and certification. We train people in garment making, furniture production, welding, and fabrication, among others,” she stated.
Mrs. Essien further lauded the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, for his leadership of the National Assembly and the robust legislative interventions that have benefited the Polytechnic and other higher institutions nationwide.
Earlier, the Chairman, Board of Trustees of E’ekpede Initiative, Adede Kufre Inima, commended Mrs. Essien for the progress recorded within a short period of her administration, including the accreditation of 19 academic programmes within three months of assumption of office.
He said E’ekpede Initiative represents a rebirth of civic consciousness and a reaffirmation of collective destiny, praising President Tinubu, Senate President Akpabio, and Governor Umo Eno, PhD, for their visionary leadership.
The group used the occasion to confer on the Rector the title of E’ekpede Ambassador and invited her to participate in its upcoming activities.
Highlight of the visit was the presentation of branded materials and a statement of purpose to the Rector.
