Akwa Ibom State Government has pledged to ensure a resilient healthcare system shaped by purposeful investment in education and training of health workers.
Governor Umo Eno stated this during the matriculation of 1,413 students of the State College of Nursing Sciences held in Ikot Ekpene.
He said it was both an honour and a profound reminder that the future of our “healthcare system is being shaped today through purposeful investment in education.”
Represented by Ubong Umoh, Commissioner for Education, he pointed out the matriculation of 1,413 student nurses was not merely an academic exercise, “It is a reflection of our administration’s deliberate commitment to building a resilient healthcare workforce capable of meeting both present and future demands.”
According to him, it also affirmed the confidence “our young people have in the nursing profession and their readiness to contribute meaningfully to society.”
He urged the matriculating students to embrace diligence, excellence, commitment, and unwavering loyalty to their calling.
Eno also announced the inclusion of students of the College of Nursing Sciences among beneficiaries of the N1.3 billion bursary support programme, reaffirming the government’s commitment to supporting education and human capital development in the State.
“This milestone aligned seamlessly with the state government’s declaration of a state of emergency in the health sector, which has resulted in significant investments, including the development of the Ibom International Hospital, the recruitment and improved welfare of healthcare professionals, and the establishment of modern primary healthcare centres across the 31 local government areas.
“These investments must be sustained by a new generation of well-trained and globally competitive nurses”, he said.
He commended Ekaette Akpan, Provost of the College, whose exemplary leadership has continued to strengthen the institution across its campuses in Ikot Ekpene, Uyo, Uruan, Eket, and Oron, saying her commitment to academic excellence and character development has continued to position the college as a centre for quality nursing education.
In his goodwill message, Igbemi Arthur Igbemi, Medical Doctor and Executive Secretary, Akwa Ibom State Health Insurance Agency (AKSHIA)
lauded all stakeholders for their support towards the successful take-off and growth of the institution.
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