As part of my commitment to encouraging a conducive learning environment and quality education of our people, I commissioned and handed over an academic block, which I built, to Maurid College of Nursing Science, Mbiaso, Nsit Ibom local government area, during its maiden matriculation ceremony of 300 students, where I served as chairman on the occasion, yesterday.

I also promised to install solar-powered lightings around the institution's premises to ensure security of the students and property at night.

I used the opportunity to charge the prospective healthcare professionals to focus on their studies, so that upon graduation, they will fill the manpower gap created in the health sector by migration of other professionals for greener pastures.

Part of my address to them reads; "Your journey to becoming healthcare professionals is a call to service and humanity. This is further buttressed in the popular maxim that "health is wealth." This is in line with Harvey S. Firestone's philosophy that "the growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership."

"This quote has consistently guided my life and activities both in private and public service. It is the propelling force behind my mega empowerment, scholarship, bursary, skill acquisition, facilitation of jobs in strategic Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and foreign trainings to Akwa Ibom people."

"Also, the newly completed edifice, which shall be commissioned and donated to the institution today, is my modest effort to encourage this massive investment and, most especially, to ensure you get a conducive learning environment."

"These efforts are aimed at raising Akwa Ibom men and women who are stable enough to compete favourably with their counterparts globally."

Worthy of commendation is the Chairman of Maurid Group of Schools, Dr. Godwin Umontuen, for his foresight and investment in education, and for being a true patriot who cares about the development of the state and country.

His massive investment is interwoven with love and patriotism for the country at the centre. It is selfless, with clear intention to train and equip health professionals needed to provide healthcare services for mankind.

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GOV ENO ATTENDS MAIDEN GRADUATION CEREMONY OF DASAC

Akwa Ibom State Governor, His Excellency ,Pastor Umo Eno was the special guest at the maiden graduation ceremony of trainees at the Dakkada Skill Acquisition Center, DASAC, Ikot Ada Idem , Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area.

Details shortly.

Media Unit
Government House,Uyo
29/3/25

GOV. UMO ENO INSPECTS FACILITIES AT DASAC AHEAD OF MAIDEN GRADUATION CEREMONY

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has expressed satisfaction with the facilities and trainings at the Dakkada Skills Acquisition Centre (DASAC), Ikot Ada Edem in Ibiono Ibom Local Area.

Governor Eno bared his mind during a brief stop over at the Centre while on his way to flag-off road constructions in Ibiono Ibom and Ikono Local Government Areas.

He said, "I am quite impressed by the standard of facilities, and training here. I came here unannounced and from what I have seen, it looks like the school is ready. You have seen it yourself. The Rector and her team are doing a great work here, and I am very proud of them."

The Governor also used the opportunity to visit Akwa Ibom State contingent to the Niger Delta Sports festival to be hosted in the State, who are camped in the facility, and charged them to strive for victory.

The Rector of the Institution, Prof. Enoidem Usoro, who conducted the Governor round the facilities at the centre spoke on the viability of the center, noting that the facilities and their products are world class.

She assured everyone that the trainees are equipped with requisite skills to enable them excel in their chosen professions, and invited the Governor to the graduation ceremony of the first batch of trainees scheduled for Saturday March 29, 2025.

The Dakkada Skills Acquisition Centre boasts of schools of Fashion, Catering, Agribusiness, ICT, Metal Technology, Wood Technology, among others.

Media Unit
Government House, Uyo
27/3/25

What advive would you give to those currently in school about life after graduation?

Congratulations butterfly for graduation. Now you have a brighter future than me, but I am so proud of you for that. Love and Kisses.

Congrats! May the success like this graduation continue to accompany your life always. So Proud of you my girl.

Congratulations on your special day my sweetheart. All hard work, endless sleepless night and distance paid off today. I know a very bright future is waiting for you and I cannot wait to see you in the top position of everything you try. Happy Graduation Day!

I'm che@ting on my husband and I don't feel guilty about it. Not one bit. Maybe I should, but I don't.

Let me explain. I met my husband back in my 200 level days. It was love at first sight, or so I thought. He was in 300 level, and the connection was instant. We became inseparable, dating all through my university years until he graduated.

Life happened, though. After his graduation, we lost touch, but fate wasn't done with us. Four years after I graduated, we reunited on Facebook like long-lost soulmates.

At the time, I was in a relationship and so was he. But our spark reignited and in no time, we both broke things off with our partners to give our love another shot. At least I did and I believed him when he said he had ended things too.

The next few months were magical. We were like love struck teenagers. Our relationship was so good, so much so that he proposed, and I said yes. Fast forward two years into our marriage, and I find myself in a new relationship.

I don't even know how it happened but my new love makes my heart race in ways my husband never could.

I can't go a day without hearing his voice; it's like air to me. My husband is always busy at work, leaving me with plenty of time to nurture this other connection.

I am not working at the moment, so my husband takes care of all my needs financially. But all the money he gives me ends up being spent on this new guy.

I buy him clothes, gifts, and even food when he's hungry because he doesn't have a job. Yet, no matter what I do, he never shows any appreciation.
I have never gotten a thank you from him before. One time, I bought him expensive shoes. Guess what he did? He refused to wear them and even threw them back in my face.

The one that shocked me was when I took him out to eat at a fast-food restaurant while my husband was at work. After ordering food, I tried to feed him in public, you know public display of affection is one of my love languages but he sl@pped the food out of my hand—right there in public!

He pointed at my bre@sts & literally grabbed them. He loves my breasts more than anything else in the world. That's how I had no choice but to open my bra & breastfeed my 1 year old son right there in the middle of the eatery.

Yes, I love my son more than I could ever love anyone, even my husband. And honestly, I think my husband feels the same way about him. So, technically, it's not che@ting.

TYPES OF DATES EVERY COUPLE SHOULD TRY:

1. PICNIC DATE
There is something special and free about the outdoors. Pack up some food and drinks and a leso, find a spot and have fun

2. WALK DATE
Make time to just take a walk as you bond. Walk for long as you hold hands, laugh, bump shoulder to shoulder. You need no money for this

3. ELEGANT DATE
Go all out. Gentleman, ask her out to an expensive, classy venue. Give her a chance to dress up. She will feel special, smiling as you romance her; she wearing her fashionable dress

4. DANCE DATE
Find a place where good music is played or dance is taught and go there as a couple. Salsa, lingala, afro, twist, benga; go to a place where you will sweat, groove and get down

5. IMPROMPTU DATE
Dates don't have to be pre-planned. Be spontenous sometimes, drop everything and go somewhere as a couple for some quality time

6. MOVIE DATE
Go to the cinema. Movies bring out emotions

7. DOUBLE DATE
Go out on a date with another couple close to you. This will give you a chance to celebrate love and talk couple to couple. Your love will grow stronger

8. COMPASSION DATE
There are many people in society to bless. You and your partner, find a children's home, an elderly home, a hospital or someone in need and together go spend time with them. God will bless your love

9. CANDLE-LIGHT DINNER DATE
There is something romantic about looking into each other's eyes in dim candle light. Make it special. Romance is sweet

10. SPECIAL MOMENT DATE
This is when you celebrate big as a couple a special moment like Birthday, Anniversary, Graduation or Promotion. Never forget these moments

11. MAKE-UP DATE
If things between you two haven't been going well. Make effort to save your love by planning a good date. A date provides a good setting to allow you two to talk and get back to deep love

12. LUNCH DATE
Since you work at different jobs, sometimes meet up and have a couple's lunch for an hour or so

13. OLD LOVE DATE
Dates are not for young love only. Sadly, as lovers stay in a relationship/marriage, the dates become fewer as they go through the motions. No matter how long you've been together, step outside your everyday responsibilities and go for a date to rekindle and sustain the excitement

14. SPORTS DATE
Is your favorite football club, rugby team, basketball team, golfer playing? Is it the safari rally, athletics? Go out for dates as a couple where you can scream, cheer and go wild. You two will connect more

15. FRIENDS DATE
Have a barbeque, hook up with friends, throw a party. Organize something as a couple where your love will be celebrated in the presence of close friends

16. TRAVEL DATE
Pack your bags and travel. Break the monotony and as a couple drive, fly, sail to a place you've never been. Experience new attractions together. Your love will never be boring this way

16. STAY AT HOME DATE
Or lock yourself in the house. Not to work or do chores. But to switch off everything and concentrate on each other. Cook together, eat together, make memories for two.

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