The inauguration of the 16th Model Primary School at Obot Akara, became a carnival of a sort as youths, women, the elders and stakeholders of the area gathered to celebrate Governor Umo Eno’s impactful achievements in the area.
The 87 year old school, located in Obot Atan, which makes the Obot Akara one of the few local government areas to receive two of such school projects.
Sir Monday Ebong Uko, representative of the Governor at the commissioning, said the project reflected the administration’s commitment to improving educational infrastructure across the state.
“This is where I did my Primary 6 in 1980. At the time, it was not this good, and there were no computers.
“So, we thank the Governor for this wonderful educational facility. This is how to govern. This is how to plan for the future of the youths of this State,” Uko said.
“It may interest you to know that this is the second Model Primary School constructed in Obot Akara by His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno. We are the only Local Government Area to have received two Model Primary Schools,” he said.
Prof. Ubong Essien Umoh, Commissioner for Education, giving an overview of the project, said the school was originally built in 1939 and has now been remodeled with 17 classrooms, a library, an ICT laboratory, and staff accommodation comprising a two-bedroom and a three-bedroom flat.
He said the facility is solar-powered, fully fenced and gated with adequate security, and that pupils are being educated free of charge, in addition to receiving school bags, socks, shoes and uniforms through the Governor’s benevolence.
Hon. Patrick Umoh, member representing Ikot Ekpene Federal Constituency, commended the Governor’s development record in the area.
“Your Excellency, I can testify that you have done so much for Obot Akara in just three years,” Umoh said.
Senator Emmanuel Ibokessien, House of Assembly Member, Jerry Otu, and former federal lawmaker Abom Tony Esu, in their separate remarks said the administration had delivered numerous projects to the local government area within a short period and pledged continued support for the Governor.
“We thank God for this wonderful day. In less than three and a half years, Pastor Umo Eno has executed numerous projects in Obot Akara. In eight years, he will do even more, with over 50 projects in Obot Akara. That is why the people of Obot Akara remain solidly behind him, and we are ready to give him our support come 2027,” Otu said.
With the commissioning of this facility, Obot Akara now stands as a benchmark for educational infrastructure delivery under the ARISE Agenda, as the administration continues its push to upgrade primary schools across Akwa Ibom’s 31 local government areas.
Earlier the local government chairman sir Dominic Akpan. In his goodwill message, he welcomed the gov and praised him as the team manager of Akwa Ibom state . He said
“Today is an epoch making event in Obot Akara local government area. Our governor visits Obot Akara every 4 months to either commission or flag off a project.
“When I hear someone talk about 2027,it doesn’t affect our people. Obot Akara has a commanding force on how to beat other local government areas to the highest number of votes in the 2027 election for APC.
“Our people are ready for President Tinubu, Senator Godswill Akpabio, Governor Umo Eno and all APC candidates”, he added.
