OPINION: Rejiging Akwa Ibom Economy: The Udom Emmanuel Interministerial Model (2)
Editor's note: The special assistant to Governor Udom Emmanuel on local media, Prince Emmanuel Sam, writes on the 84 completed projects in Eket Senatorial District by the state Akwa Ibom government.
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It is not for fun that the Akwa Ibom state government decided to provide a whopping N1billion to overhaul the physical infrastructure of our educational institutions under the 2021 interministerial direct labour jobs. Research has found that learning environments play a crucial role in student success. Several factors can affect learning ability, including seating, light, noise, and even colour.
Students who study in a positive learning environment have been shown to be more motivated, engaged, and have a higher overall learning ability. On the other hand, students learning in poor environments – those that are uncomfortable, loud, or full of distractions – will find it far more difficult to absorb information and stay engaged.
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The Akwa Ibom state government is conscious of the fact that a positive classroom environment helps improve attention, reduces anxiety, and supports emotional and behavioural regulation of students because when educators foster a positive learning culture; learners are more likely to acquire higher motivation that leads to wonderful learning outcomes.
The developmental touch of the Deacon Udom Emmanuel-led administration arrived Oron where twelve life-touching projects were commissioned. In Methodist Primary School, Akanobio, the government reconstructed a four-classroom block at Methodist Senior Science College, Oron, a girls hostel at Methodist Science College Oron was renovated, a four classroom block reconstructed at Government Primary School, Uya Oro junction 1, and another four-classroom block reconstructed at Government Primary School, Uya Oro junction 2.
Similarly, the headmasters quarters at Government Primary School, Uya Oro junction was reconstructed, Mary Hanney Secondary School, Oron today has an eight-classroom block constructed and another four-classroom block, a four-classroom block renovated at Government Primary School, Uko Oyukim, Oron, Community Secondary School, Eyo-Abasi Oron was blessed with a four-classroom block renovated, a four-classroom block renovated at Government Primary School, Ukpata Afaha Eduok while Senior Science School, Oron witnessed the reconstruction of a four Chapel block.
In Mbo local government area, twelve projects were commissioned which include, the renovated three-classroom block at Central Primary School, Akai Ebughu, a reconstructed four-classroom block at Primary School, Uko Ital, a renovated four-classroom block at Government Primary School, Ewang, an administration block at Comprehensive Secondary School, Ewang, and a reconstructed four-classroom block for Central Primary School, Akai Ebughu 2.
That's not all. A four-classroom block was reconstructed at St Leo's Primary School, Okobo Ebughu, a four-classroom block reconstructed at Primary School, Udesi Isong Inyang, a reconstructed four-classroom block at Community Secondary School, Udesi Akai Owo, three 4-classroom blocks renovated at Community Secondary School, Oduo Ebughu, St Paul A Primary School, Ibaka saw a four-classroom block renovated, Primary School, Udesi Isong Inyang has a four-classroom block reconstructed whole Community Secondary School, Oduo Ebughu had a four-classroom block renovated.
Urue Offing/Oruko was blessed with ten commissioned interministerial direct labour projects. They include the reconstruction of a four-classroom block at Government Primary School, Mbukpo Uko Akai, renovation of three-classroom block at Government Primary School, Oyoku Ebighi, reconstruction of a four-classroom block at Government Primary School, Oyoku Ebighi, renovation of three-classroom block at Government Primary School, Oyoku Ebighi, renovation of a two-classroom block at Government Primary School, Oyoku Ebighi, renovation of four-classroom block at Government Primary School, Oyoku Ebighi, renovation of a three-classroom block at Government Primary School, Eyulor Oro, renovation of a four-classroom block at Government Primary School, Ukuko, reconstruction of a four-classroom block at Community Secondary School, Ubodung, and the reconstruction of a four-classroom block at St Patrick's Primary School, Mbukpo Eyo Akai.
For Udung Uko local government area, St Micheal Primary School, Eyo Nsek, had a four-classroom block reconstructed, Methodist Primary School, Eyuwe/Eyosung saw the reconstruction of a four-classroom block, Government Primary School, Uboro Isong Inyang had a renovation of a four-classroom block, a three-bedroom flat was renovated at Community Secondary School, Udung Uko, Community Secondary School, Udung Uko saw the renovation of a three-bedroom flat, a four-bedroom flat renovation took place at Primary School, Edikor, a four-classroom block renovation at Primary School, Edikor, Community Secondary School, Edikor witnessed the renovation of a four-classroom block while Government Primary School, Ekim Village are enjoying the renovation of a four-classroom block.
Five projects were commissioned in Okobo local government area. They are; a renovated four-classroom block at St Andrew's Primary School, Oti-Okobo, the reconstruction of the Corpers Lodge at St Vincents Secondary School, Oti-Okobo, renovation of a four-classroom block at St Paul Primary School, Odobo Okobo, renovation of four-classroom block at Government Primary School, Ekeya and the renovation of a four-classroom block at Government Primary School, Etta/Edu.
In Eket local government area, Government Primary School, Idung Offiong Eket had a four-classroom block at Government Primary School reconstructed, reconstruction of a four-classroom block at AME Zion Primary School, Idung Udo Eket, reconstruction of the dining hall at Girls High School, Ikot Ibiok Eket, reconstruction of a four-classroom block at Government Primary School, Ikot Obio Anana, Okon Eket, reconstruction of Assembly Hall and fencing of New Hostel at Girls High School, Ikot Ibiok Eket and the reconstruction of a four-classroom block at Government Primary School, Idung Imoh.
In Esit Eket local government, a four-classroom block has been reconstructed at Secondary School Edo, Esit, a four-classroom block reconstructed at Salvation Primary School, Edo Esit Eket, Government Primary School, Etebi 1 had a four-classroom block reconstructed, same at Technical School Ikpa Esit Eket while a reconstructed four-classroom block was also commissioned at Holy Cross Lutheran Primary School, Uquo, Esit Eket.
For Mkpat Enin local government area, a four-classroom block was reconstructed at QIC Community Secondary School, Minya, another four-classroom block reconstructed at St Augustine Primary School, Ikot Ntot, a four-classroom block reconstructed at Government Primary School, Asana/Ibianga while Government Primary School, Ikot Obio Ndoho was blessed to have a four-classroom block completed and commissioned.
Talking of Ibeno local government area, Secondary Grammar School, Upenekang had a four-classroom block reconstructed, Government Primary School, Mkpanak witnessed the reconstruction of a six-classroom block while a four science lab block was also reconstructed at Secondary Grammar School Upenekang.
For the people of Eastern Obolo, a four-classroom block was reconstructed at Government Primary School, Iko Town, and another four-classroom block reconstructed at Government Primary School, Okoro Mbokho.
In Onna local government area, a four-classroom block was constructed at QIC Group Atiamkpat, Government Primary School, Ntan Ide had the reconstruction of a four-classroom block, another four-classroom block was constructed at QIC Group Atiamkpat, while for Government Primary School, Ikot Akpan Nkpe/Ikot Nkanga, a two-classroom block was renovated. For Government Primary School, a four-classroom block was renovated, QIC Science School, Ndon Eyo saw the renovation of an administrative block, a four dining hall was also renovated at QIC Science School, Ndon Eyo, while QIC Group School in Ndon Eyo had a reconstructed four-classroom block commissioned.
Also, Lutheran Primary School, Nung Oku Ekanem had a four-classroom block renovated, Community Secondary School, Ikot Ebiere witnessed the construction of a four-classroom block, Government Primary School, Ikot Eko Ibon got a reconstructed four-classroom block while a reconstructed four-classroom block was commissioned at Government Primary School, Ikot Edor.
In Ikot Abasi LGA, Methodist Central School, Ette had a four-classroom block renovated, Government Primary School, Esene also witnessed the renovation of a four-classroom block, Convert Primary School, Esene had a renovated four-classroom block while a four-classroom block was also renovated and commissioned at Government Primary School, Ikot Usop.
To the Akwa Ibom state government, the classroom environment is one of the most important factors affecting student learning as students learn better when they view the learning environment as learning and supportive. A positive environment is one in which students feel a sense of belonging, trust others, and feel encouraged to tackle challenges, take risks, and ask questions. This explains why the focus of the 2021 interministerial direct labour jobs is on the education sector and why the government deserves commendation for the N1billion fund injected into the sector in this regard.
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