Akpabio Applauds Tinubu, Eno Over Federal University of Agriculture and Technology in Akwa Ibom

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the establishment of the Federal University of Agriculture and Technology in Obio Akpa, Oruk Anam Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

Akpabio also praised Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, for releasing the Obio Akpa campus of the Akwa Ibom State University to facilitate the immediate commencement of academic activities at the new federal institution.

The Senate President made the remarks on Friday during the funeral service held in honour of the late former Majority Leader of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Hon. (Elder) Imo Akpan Ibokette, at the Abak International Nursery/Primary School in Abak Local Government Area.

According to a statement by Akpabio’s Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom, the Senate President expressed optimism about the early admission of students into the university.

“I look forward to the admission of the first batch of the students into the Federal University of Agriculture and Technology in this Senatorial District,” Akpabio said.

He thanked President Tinubu for signing the legislation establishing the university, while also appreciating Governor Eno for making available a campus of the state-owned university for the commencement of academic activities this year.

Akpabio recalled that the late Ibokette was among the first people to contact him and express appreciation following the passage of the bill establishing the institution.

Describing Ibokette’s death as a personal loss, the Senate President said his relationship with the deceased and his family had endured for decades, despite political differences.

“His death is a personal loss to me. The Ibokette’s family and I share an intimate affinity that spans decades. Even the weight of political differences did not attenuate the relationship we shared. So, I personally mourn his demise,” he said.

Akpabio described the late lawmaker as a patriot, selfless leader, loving father and hardworking personality who overcame several challenges to make meaningful contributions to society.

He added that Ibokette lived long enough to witness what he described as the “uncommon transformation” he had fought and worked to achieve before his death.

The funeral service was conducted by the Apostolic Church Nigeria.