In response to a viral social media appeal and in line with his commitment to educational advancement and youth empowerment as contained in the ARISE Agenda, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has approved a scholarship award for Akwa Ibom daughter, Miss Priscilla Daniel to fund her studies at the College of Aviation Technology, Zaria.
The Senior Special Assistant to the governor on Research and Documentation, Dr Essien Ndueso disclosed this to newsmen in a statement on Saturday.
“Governor Eno noted that he was moved when he got the message from his wife that an Akwa Ibom daughter was offered such choice admission but could not afford the fees. He said the state government under his watch was ready to support and encourage girl – child education as well as every Akwa Ibomite who is making effort to earn a decent living”
“Ms Daniel, a graduate in Electrical Electronic Engineering Technology from Auchi Polytechnic, said since childhood, she has always wanted to fly an aircraft, adding that at some point she was discouraged to further the dream given the huge financial involvement.
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