Alhaji Adamu Hails A. Ibom University Students

The Emir of Kazure, Alhaji Naijb Hussani Adamu, who is the chancellor

of the Akwa Ibom state University has been applauded for the success

of the institution as the first set of students recently graduated

from the school.
Governor Godswill Akpabio, made the remark Saturday when the Emir paid

him a courtesy visit at the Governor's Office Uyo, remarked, "Your

presence in the state and a chancellor of the state university has

underscored a lot, which has brought to the success of the university

since its conception five years ago.
"You have always been a success that's why the university has been

successful today and your presence today signifies a bond of

brotherhood between you and the state government", he said.

The governor then thanked the University Governing Council for the

success of the institution, assuring the people of the state that the

governor-elect, Mr. Udom Gabriel Emmanuel would continue with the

educational strides of the present administration.
The Chancellor of the Akwa Ibom State University, the Emir of Kazaure,

Alhaji Naijb Adamu thanked Governor Akpabio for his vision in

establishing, nourishing and sustaining the effort of the university.

He said the university would do all they can to sustain the

institution and stressed that now that the elections are over,

Nigerians must embrace each other to build a better and unified

country.
The emir thanked Governor Akpabio for what he has also done for the

state through development and congratulated him on his success during

the recent Senate elections, stressing that his fruitful service as

Governor will remain with him in the Senate for the people to benefit

from yet another uncommon transformation in legislative functions.

Meanwhile, Nigerian youths especially those in the entertainment

industry have been charged to shun drugs so as to become a pride to

the nation.
Governor Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State gave the charge Saturday

in Uyo, during the birthday celebration of popular Akwa Ibom-born

musical artiste, MC Galaxy (Sekem) also known as Innocent Udeme

Udofort.
Akpabio remarked, "Our youths, especially those in the entertainment

industry, should shun drugs which can only destroy. No matter the peer

pressure, they should not indulge in it, for it is a tragedy for a

potential youth to be a failure in life. So, I charge you all to be of

good character and a pride to the nation".
He cited example of those who suffered the consequences of taking

drugs, like those who were recently executed in Indonesia as well as

Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and her daughter, among others.

Congratulating the celebrator, he said that the people of the state

are proud of him, and thanked him for promoting the state more in his

music and being a light to both his family and country, praying God to

make him shine more and more.
The governor thanked the mother of the celebrator for giving birth to

a child that has made the state and country proud, praying for God to

keep and grant her more years to enjoy the fruits of her labour.

Akpabio also thanked the guests who came out en-mass to celebrate with

their very own as he marked his birthday and also thanked Akwa Ibom

people for supporting him throughout his administration.

The governor-elect, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, described MC Galaxy as a

promising artiste who has made the state proud, commended Governor

Akpabio for supporting and encouraging Akwa Ibom artistes in the

entertainment industry, pledging to carry the entertainment industry

along when he comes in as the next governor and believing that

artistes in the state would in future win Grammy awards.