The member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency and chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Public Procurement, Hon. Unyime Idem, has sent forth the 11th batch of young people from Akwa Ibom to China to study Modern Supply and Logistics.
This is in fulfilment of his promise to train 100 Akwa Ibom youths on relevant skills needed for optimum efficiency and global competitiveness.
The all-expense paid training will equip the beneficiaries with adequate skills and knowledge to function effectively anywhere in the world, Hon. Udem said.
The three trainees are Esitmbom Friday John, Iniobong Michael and Oduduobong Ekpenyong Ndiok.
At a brief send forth ceremony in Abuja, Hon. Idem said the gesture was to help equip and raise the next generation of leaders in the state.
“The world is a global village, so there’s need for you to be exposed to modern technology to be able to 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,” he said.
He promised that the training would be done periodically in order to achieve the 100 targeted beneficiaries.
Part of the letter from Rep. Idem to the beneficiaries, titled “Letter of Nomination and Sponsorship to Training in China”, 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 advise 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 China. Congratulations.”
