Governor Udom Emmanuel has expressed confidence in the capacity of the new Chancellor and Management of Akwa Ibom State University to make the institution a reputable citadel of learning.
This is even as he pledged the commitment of the agdministration to make the varsity attain excellence.
The Governor gave the indication during the installation of His Eminence, the Oku Ibom Ibibio, Ntenyin Solomon Daniel Etuk JP as the second Chancellor of the state-owned University.
The State Chief Executive extolled the sterling qualities of the newly installed Chancellor and congratulated him on the new appointment, which he described as well-deserved.
“His Eminence, I know you are that epitome of excellence, professional accomplishment and I’m sure that those unique qualities endeared our relationship, which we have also been upholding. We will continue to do all we can to ensure this university ranks among the best in this nation”.
Gov. Emmanuel maintained that he had no doubt that the Akwa Ibom State University under the able Chancellorship of His Eminence, Ntenyin Etuk, combined with Engr. Samuel Inyang as the Pro-Chancellor and Prof. Eno Ibanga as Vice-Chancellor, has what it takes to rank among the best in Nigeria.
“Under the able leadership of those three gentlemen I have mentioned, I’m sure we will continue to represent the best ideals in educational pursuit, shaping character and orientation of our future leaders”, the governor said.
“The onerous task of character building and raising the next generation of Akwa Ibom youths should better be pursued at the level of undergraduates.
