The Member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency and Chairman, House Committee on Public Procurement, Rep. Unyime Idem, has taken another step towards meeting his target of training 100 young Akwa Ibomites abroad by sending forth the 7th batch of six (6) Akwa Ibom youths to Rwanda to upskill for optimum efficiency and global competitiveness.
The all-expense paid training will equip the beneficiaries with adequate knowledge and exposure to function in their various fields of endeavor, anywhere in the world.
The six trainees are;
Dianime Friday Uko
Innocent Monday Effiong
Idongesit Godswill Wilson
Elizabeth Godwin Effiong
Idongesit Mfon Rufus
Abai Iniobong Michael
At a brief send forth ceremony in his office at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja, Rep. Idem, said the gesture is to equip and raise the next generation of leaders in the state.
According to the Lawmaker, “this trip will expose you to other parts of the world and how they deploy modern technology to solving societal problems. Also, during your interactions, you will be able to cross-fertilize ideas, which will aid your individual development and ultimately, the state. The knowledge will also help you compete with your counterparts globally, so wherever you have an opportunity to work, you will not lag behind.”
“To achieve this, I’m targeting to train and equip a minimum of 100 Akwa Ibomites to be self-reliant and to be able to compete with their counterparts across the world.”
“What is helping me today to do what I’m able to do and achieve is the level of training and exposure I’ve garnered over the years across the globe, and it is my desire that you do better than me”, Idem noted.
Idem promised that the training will be done periodically in order to achieve the 100 targeted number.
Part of the letter from Rep. Idem to the beneficiaries, titled “Letter of Nomination and Sponsorship to Training in Rwanda”, reads “As a participant in the training, you’re entitled to a travelling allowance, but beyond that, your experience there will put you on a pedestal to compete favourably with your counterparts across the globe.”
“I therefore advice you to be of good conduct as an ambassador of Akwa Ibom state and the country, Nigeria.”
“I wish you a safe stay throughout the training period and journey mercies, to and from Rwanda. Congratulations.”