Ubium Development Association - UDA

UBIUM CLAN AGOG AS UBIUM DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (UDA) COMMISSIONS 2 HIBRID SOLAR POWERED ICT CENTRES.
Ubium Development Association (UDA) A Socio-Cultural non-political, non-profit Organization, an umbrella body of all Ubium indigene at home and in the diaspora in their bid to improve the standard of Education in their clan has provided two(2)hybrid solar powered systems to provide electricity power to ICT centres at Community Secondary school, Ndukpoise and Salvation Army Secondary School, Akai in Nsit Ubium LGA on Friday, the 2nd of August,2024.

Both centres were carefully selected due to their relevance and strategic locations.

The international President, Mr. B. Ekanem flanked by members of his executive expressed his pleasure at seeing the projects to a logical conclusion as it signifies the Association's commitment to sustainable energy and advancement of Education through technology.

He enumerated the benefits of the facilities especially in the area of reducing carbon emission and also to promote a culture of environmental stewardship among students and the benefiting communities at large.

The decision to implement the 2 projects, he said, was driven by their desire to create a reliable and sustainable source of energy for the ICT centres as they recognise the role of technology in modern educational advancements since reliable electricity is essential for the effective operation of those ICT facilities in providing students with continuous access to resources they need for their academic and personal growth. The facilities which are equipped with the latest technology to efficiently capture and convert solar energy into electricity is best suited at this critical times.

He expressed his sincere gratitude to our illustrious sons who contributed to the success of the project and they were: Distinguish Senator Effiong Bob, Mr. Aniekan Willie, Mr. Joshua Etopidiok, Mr. Udom Inoyo, Rt. Hon. Otobong Bob and His Royal Highness, Etebom Ukpong Udoewa, the Clan Head of Ubium who provided the enabling environment for the ex*****on of the projected

He specially recognized Mr. Nsikak Johnny (MD, Nsik Motors)for the provision of funds for the payment of bursary to 30 students in the higher Institutions from Ubium clan.

In their separate responses, the principal and management of both schools expressed the happiness at being fortunate for their schools to be selected and promised to ensure that the facilities are put to judicious use for the benefits of students.

The Clan Head in his fatherly advice expressed his joy that in his time, he has witnessed this noble act and urge the management of both schools to try as much as possible to protect the facility from vandalism.

He thanked the Association for not letting him down and solicited for more developmental projects to be executed in the clan.

High point of the event was the official commissioning of the project by Rt. Hon. Otobong Bob, Member Representing Nsit Ubium in the State House of Assembly who promised to equip the centres with Reuters for internet access.

Hundreds of branded textbooks were distributed to the students of both schools to enhance their learning and textbooks donated by Esema's foundation were also distributed accordingly.

The Assocation pledged their desire to continue to be committed to the success of students in their clan and Akwa Ibom State in line with the ARISE AGENDA of the present Administration of His Excellency Gov. Umo Eno particularly in the educational sector.
The well attended event was witnessed by community leaders, professionals, the political class, chiefs, the Clergies and a cross- section of the students.
Engr. Godwin Akpan,
PRO