Senator Ekong Sampson announced the imminent passage of legislation establishing the Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi. The Deputy Chairman of the Senate Committee on Education made this declaration during multiple project commissioning events across Akwa Ibom State. He inaugurated a 500KVA transformer in Okon, Eket, and handed over a computer-based testing facility at St. Francis Secondary School. Medical facility groundbreaking ceremonies took place at Immanuel Hospital in Eket and General Hospital in Ikot Abasi. Sampson emphasized these initiatives support Governor Umo Eno's healthcare sector reforms.
The senator highlighted the computer facility's importance as WAEC transitions from paper to digital examinations. He committed to completing the medical projects before year-end and pledged similar facilities for General Hospital in Iquita, Oron. Sampson revealed ongoing discussions with federal officials regarding the Aluminum Smelter Company of Nigeria's revival. Medical directors from both hospitals praised the senator's contributions during this declared health sector emergency. The projects aim to provide better accommodation for medical staff and improved patient care.
The senator highlighted the computer facility's importance as WAEC transitions from paper to digital examinations. He committed to completing the medical projects before year-end and pledged similar facilities for General Hospital in Iquita, Oron. Sampson revealed ongoing discussions with federal officials regarding the Aluminum Smelter Company of Nigeria's revival. Medical directors from both hospitals praised the senator's contributions during this declared health sector emergency. The projects aim to provide better accommodation for medical staff and improved patient care.