NO fewer than 11 persons have been sponsored by the chairman of Itu Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Mr Ubong Nkutt for enrolment in the one month intensive training in products manufacturing at the Dakkada Skills Acquisition Centre (DASAC).
The chairman said that the gesture was in line with his continued commitment to youth empowerment and grassroots development, adding that it also aligns with the directive of the state governor, Pastor Umo Eno to local government chairmen across the state to support youths participation in the programme as part of the ARISE human capital development strategy.
The programme, which is set to commence in a few days, focuses on equipping participants with practical skills in the manufacturing of a wide range of products in the agro-allied sector.
He said the comprehensive structure of the training aims to stimulate entrepreneurship and economic productivity across local communities.
Interacting with selected beneficiaries at the Itu Local Government Area secretariat, Nkutt congratulated them on their nomination by their ward leaders and urged them to approach the training with seriousness and discipline.
“This programme offers you a real opportunity to build a sustainable future through skills acquisition and you are not just representing your wards, you are carrying the hopes of Itu people, take the training seriously and make us proud,” the chairman advised.
He appreciated the state governor for the commencement of the Dakkada Skills Acquisition Centre, describing it as timely and impactful initiative that is already yielding positive results for youths across the state.
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Mr Daniel Etuk thanked the chairman for the opportunity and pledged to represent the local government well during their time at the centre.
In a related development, the councillor representing East Itam 5 Ward 8, in the local government area, Hon. Ekaete Ibanga Okon, donated funds to support families whose children are registering for the National Examination Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination across her ward.
Okon, who presented N20,000 to each of the 12 students across the ward, at the Assemblies of God Nigeria, Mkpeti Itam,said the gesture will go a long way in ameliorating the financial burden of some families in the ward.
He admonished the beneficiaries to use cash gifts for the purpose it is meant for and not on frivolous things.
Beneficiaries of the first batch of the councillor’s educational empowerment are Miss Victoria Peter Eka (Mkpeti Itam – World Faith High School, 22 Nelson Mandela Street, Uyo); Miss Peace Peter Eka (Mkpeti Itam – World Faith High School, 22 Nelson Mandela Street, Uyo); Miss Lucy Godwin Asuquo (Mkpeti Itam – Community Comprehensive Secondary School, East Itam).
Others are Miss Blessing Godwin Asuquo (Mkpeti Itam – Community Comprehensive Secondary School, East Itam); Miss Blessing Sunday Etim (Mkpeti Itam – Community Comprehensive Secondary School, East Itam); Ekemini Bassey Ita (Mbak Atai Itam – Itam Secondary School, Itam); Miss Mary Usen (Ikot Ayan Itam – Community Comprehensive Secondary School, East Itam); Felix Solomon Bassey (Ntiat Itam – Ntiat Itam Secondary School); Miss Favour Patrick Ekpeyong (Enen Atai Itam – Itam Secondary School, Itu) and Miss Precious Udeme Solomon (Mkpeti Itam), among others.
Appreciating the councillor for the gesture on behalf of other beneficiaries, Miss Favour Patrick thanked Mrs. Ibanga for the support of their educational pursuit and prayed for God to replenish her purse.
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