- as Rector prays for blessings upon students
~ Edidiong Williams, Ikot Osurua- Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, Ikot Ekpene on Wednesday 29th January held her 2020 Solemn Assembly with a charge by the Rector, Barr. Moses Umobong for all to come together towards the building the institution.
- Barr. Moses who spoke at the Assembly Hall thanked God Almighty for preserving the staffs, Students and management of the institution to see 2020 in good health and prayed for blessings upon them all. He charged students to desits from acts capable of bringing disdain to not only themselves but to the institution at large.
“Today i urge us all to lay aside anything that will take the name of the Polytechnic to the mud. Let the year 2020 be a year with a difference where we’ll all come together to build this institution.”
Barr. Moses while praying qagainst death in the institution charged them to take the message from the clergyman very seriously and come out from things that will sneer the reputation of the institution. He also thanked Governor Udom Emmanuel for his efforts so far in the institution and hoped that more will be done.
While also appreciating the students for their peaceful conduct during the just concluded SUG and legislative elections, he commended the efforts put in by the Dean, Students Affairs,
- Mr.Emmanuel Umoh towards ensuring a smooth students – management relationship. He assured them of his administration support towards changing the face of the institution starting from the renovation of the Mass Communication studio and others.
- Pastor Eno John in his homily on the topic “COME” from Isaiah. 1:18 charged Christians to come back to God in prayers and faithfulness while upholding virtues which can be emulated by all.
Prayers were offered for peace and progress in the institution, governing council, Rector, members of the management, academic board members, the host community, students, Akwa Ibom State and Nigeria at large.
- Dignitaries at the event include the Rector, Barr. Moses Umobong, Chief Librarian, Dr. Okon Eneidiok, Deans of Schools, Heads of Departments, management team, student leaders, SUG executives, Parliamentarians, staffs, Clergymen, union leaders, lecturers, students amongst others.
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