Udom Emmanuel Has Transformed Akwa Ibom State, Says UNILAG VC
- Governor Udom Emmanuel has been described as a worthy ambassador of the prestigious University of Lagos
- This was stated by the Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos, Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe during a visit to Akwa Ibom
- Professor Ogundipe also commended the Akwa Ibom governor for transforming the south-south state
Uyo - The Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos, Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, has commended Governor Udom Emmanuel, saying he has transformed Akwa Ibom state.
Professor Ogundipe made the statement on Tuesday, February 1, when he led a delegation from the University to visit Governor Emmanuel, at Government House, Uyo.
Ogundipe said the purpose of the visit was to invite Governor Emmanuel, an alumnus of the University to the NUGA GAMES 2022, and also present the torch of unity to him ahead of the games.
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He commended the governor for transforming the state and described him as a worthy ambassador of the institution.
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Addressing the delegation, Governor Emmanuel reiterated his commitment towards the development of young talents in sports to fly the colours of Nigeria in major competitions in the world.
He recalled that NUGA games over the years have been a platform where young talents were spotted in various sports, commending Universities for upholding the initiative and pledged to further encourage sports development and talent-hunt in the state.
His words:
“You have invited us for the opening ceremony on 16th of March this year, we will try. You know from our own sports council, we have produced a whole lot of stars for Nigeria, the present holder of 200m Commonwealth games comes from Akwa Ibom and also our Ekong who plays for the Super Eagles.
“In terms of sports development in this country, I think we have contributed seriously. We have a vision based on the facilities we are putting on ground and the investment we are making, we will get to a time where you have more than 50% of talents in sports from Akwa Ibom state.”
Governor Udom Emmanuel asked to run for 2023 presidency
Meanwhile, Governor Emmanuel has been asked to contest the 2023 presidential election in order to replicate his industrialization policy at the national level.
The demand was made by some listeners of the popular Brekete Family Radio Live Talk Show in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
The demand by the Nigerians was made after Governor Emmanuel spoke on his achievements in the last six years and on the state of the nation.
We need you in 2023, Lawan begs Udom Emmanuel to move to Senate
Senate President, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan has said that the Senate needs leaders like Governor Emmanuel in 2023.
Lawan made this remark on Sunday, January 30, in Akwa Ibom where he commissioned some projects in the state.
He noted that Governor Emmanuel's delivery of the dividends of good governance in the state is impressive and laudable.
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