Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has officially inaugurated a seven-member Governing Board for the Dakkada Skills Acquisition Centre in Ikot Ada-Idem, Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area. The primary objective of this board is to ensure professionalism in the management of the center. The inauguration ceremony took place at the state EXCO chambers, Government House, Uyo, marking the commencement of full activities at the Dakkada Skills Acquisition Centre.
In his address to the team before the inauguration, Governor Umo Eno emphasized the importance of leadership and accountability. He made it clear that the government will hold the board responsible for the success of the center.
Furthermore, the governor announced the government’s initiative to sponsor five students from each of the 31 local government areas as pioneer students. He also advised the board to engage marketing professionals to enhance the center’s visibility and revenue generation. Additionally, Governor Eno stressed that the center will only receive government subvention for one year, after which it should become self-sustaining.
As part of the Governing Council’s terms of reference, Governor Eno urged the board to avoid political interference and focus on achieving success. He even suggested the possibility of transitioning the center into a University of Technology in the future.
During the event, the Chairman of the Governing Board, Obong Churchill Udoh, expressed gratitude to the Governor for the trust placed in them. He assured that the board members would exert their best efforts for the success of the center. Other members of the council include Professor Enoidem Usoro, Rector, Aniedi-Abasi Udofia, Registrar, along with commissioners for Education, Labour and Manpower Planning, Agriculture, and the chairman of AKICORP.