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Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has charged graduating students of the Akwa Ibom State University ( AKSU) to cultivate unshakeable character needed as indispensable catalyst to unlock.true potential enduring success.
Eno who presented his remarks as Special Guest at the 12th Valedictory/Award Service organised by the institution”s Chapel of Praise for the 2024/2025 graduating class at AKSU main campus, Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area explained that while academic knowledge is necessary, development of strong moral virtues , integrity and robust sense of purpose will empower them to navigate life’s challenges and make a lasting impact in their chosen career .
“The whole world is defined by service and creativity.
“Character and commitment will bring you new opportunities for your personal growth.
“You can know all you know which I encourage you to, but if you have bad character, everything you know means nothing”
Eno urged the students to adopt an aspirational mindset by continually seeking innovative ways to leverage their education and add value adding that success stories abound of individuals who have excelled by applying their academic knowledge in impactful ways.
The Governor who is also the Visitor to the university commended Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof Otoabasi Akpan, for his untiring efforts at improving the status of the University, which have resulted in the recent accreditation of the Law Faculty of the institution by the National Universities Commission.
“The University is doing well, and I must congratulate the acting Vice Chancellor for showing so much excellence in such a short time of acting.
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“Today, we have a Faculty of Law that he has worked very hard to get accreditation for. Thank you so much for the works you have done.
“The reward for a good job is more job, and we will get there. Thank you so much”.
Responding on behalf of the University, Prof Akpan hailed Governor’s visit as a defining moment of immense pride for the institution, extolling the Governor’s decision to share in the graduating students’ milestone as a singular honour that underscores his commitment to nurturing academic excellence.
He encouraged graduating students to be good ambassadors of the university, having been trained, prepared and equipped to excel in their different fields of endeavour.
He thanked Governor Eno for the enormous supports the university has enjoyed in his tenure as Visitor, and expressed his commitment to contributing to the development and progress of the institution.
In a brief Valedictory message on behalf of the graduating students , Emmanuel Justin Jimmy appreciated Eno for honouring them on their special day adding that it was a rare privilege to have him grace their valedictory service.
” since the establishment of the university and the Chapel of Praise, it has been a yearly ritual to gather and celebrate God’s faithfulness in the lives of our graduating students”.
