By: George Ozalla
-Abuja, Nigeria
In a significant development for Akwa Ibom State, the Federal Government, led by President Bola Tinubu, has approved the establishment of a new Police Academy in Ikot Ekpene. This disclosure was made by Senator Godswill Akpabio, President of the Senate, who revealed that the academy will augment the already-approved Federal University of Agriculture, slated for Obio Akpa, Oruk Anam Local Government Area.
These institutions are expected to bolster educational development and provide Akwa Ibom children with enhanced opportunities for educational advancement. Senator Akpabio emphasized the importance of these projects, citing them as dividends of democracy that he has attracted to the state.
The announcement was made during a luncheon hosted by Senator Akpabio for Governor Umo Eno and a delegation of stakeholders at Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, on Friday. The stakeholders had earlier visited President Bola Tinubu in Aso Rock Villa.
A statement by the Special Assistant to the President of the Senate on Media/Communication, Anietie Ekong, quoted Senator Akpabio as preaching peace, unity, and reconciliation among Akwa Ibom’s political stakeholders.
According to Senator Akpabio, he had reconciled with his successor in office, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, and both of them shook hands at the earlier meeting at the Villa, the first time in nine years.
“Henceforth, that handshake shall continue in Jesus’ name. This is the Akwa Ibom I want to see,” he said.
Governor Eno, on his part, thanked Senator Akpabio for hosting the stakeholders and commended the unity of purpose among politicians in the state. He stressed the need for all to work in unison towards the development of the state.
Former Petroleum Minister, Atuekong Don Etiebet, commended Governor Eno on his developmental strides and said, as someone who has been in politics since 1978, he had never been as fulfilled as he was seeing the synergy that exists among politicians from Akwa Ibom State under the administration of Governor Eno.
According to Atuekong Etiebet, “I have not been so happy and fulfilled as a politician in Akwa Ibom State since 1978 as I am today. The synergy that I have seen among politicians from Akwa Ibom State, I have never seen such unity and harmony among politicians since 1978.”
