Governor Umo Eno has approved the sponsorship of another batch of trainees from the Dakkada Skills Acquisition Centre DASAC to the Ibom Leadership and Entrepreneurial Development Centre Ibom-LED for advanced training. The Governor, represented by his deputy, Senator Akon Eyakenyi, made this announcement on Thursday during the graduation ceremony of DASAC’s second cohort at Ikot Ada Edem.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to producing job creators and noted that human capital development remains a central part of the ARISE Agenda. He explained that the 200 government-sponsored trainees in the second cohort would continue their learning journey at Ibom-LED.
According to him, “After your training here, we are not leaving you alone. Ibom-LED will take you through branding, finishing and the finesse needed to excel,” adding that the initiative aligns with the state’s growing focus on ICT, the blue economy and entrepreneurship.
In his address, the Rector of DASAC, Prof. Enoidem Usoro, thanked the Governor for what he described as unwavering support. He noted that the administration’s investment in education and vocational skills remains remarkable and continues to open opportunities for young people.
During their separate goodwill messages, the deputy Registrar of the College of Education Afaha Nsit, Mrs Emediong William, and the representative of the Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Prof Sunday Adebisi, commended the state government for prioritizing skills development. They said the effort shows a strong commitment to preparing young people for a changing economy.
In his valedictory remarks, the best graduating trainee, Mr Uyanga Idongesit, expressed gratitude to the Governor and the school management. He promised to remain a worthy ambassador of the institution.
Meanwhile, the ALGON Chairman, Dr Uwemedimo Udoh, told journalists that he was impressed with the Governor’s focus on youth empowerment. He revealed that council chairmen sponsored 208 of the 428 graduands and said he is optimistic that all 31 Local Government chairmen would sponsor indigenes in the next cohort. The event also featured an exhibition of trainees’ projects, awards for outstanding graduands and special gifts made by the students for the Governor.
