Governor Umo Eno’s Edutrip to UK Ignites Passion for Learning Among Akwa Ibom Students
Akwa Ibom Government’s sponsored UK Edutrip inspires students with global academic exposure and strengthens their commitment to educational excellence.
Lois Udoye 
In a heartening display of dedication, Favour, one of the students on the Akwa Ibom/United Kingdom Edutrip, approached the Commissioner for Education yesterday with a resolute promise: “I will study hard, learn, pass my exams in flying colours and then I will apply to this school.” Her pledge followed a tour of Imperial College and a three-hour session on ‘Engineering for the Future’ with globally renowned intellectual Dr. Sunday Popoola.
The Edutrip, which features students selected from public secondary schools in rural areas across the 31 Local Government Areas of Akwa Ibom State, offers them a unique opportunity to experience world-class education. In addition to Imperial College, the students will undertake taster sessions at the University of Cambridge and Coventry University. Their itinerary also includes visits to the National Maritime Museum, the Royal Observatory, The National Gallery, the Science Museum, and the Museum of Natural History.
Earlier in the trip, the students were warmly welcomed by the Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom at Nigeria House, London. Prior to their departure, the sponsor of the trip, HE Governor Umo Eno, met with the students, offering prayers and encouraging them to make the most of this valuable experience.
The delegation accompanying the students includes Commissioner for Education Mrs. Idongesit Etiebet, Commissioner for Information Comrade Ini Ememobong, and the Chairman of the State Secondary Education Board, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Mrs. Ekaette Ebong Okon.
This Edutrip is a key initiative of Governor Umo Eno's administration, aimed at incentivizing academic excellence and supporting students through various means, including examination fee payments, bursaries, scholarships, grants for physically challenged students, and infrastructure improvements. Governor Eno's commitment extends beyond the trip, as he has promised ongoing support to the students in their educational journeys.
The Edutrip exemplifies the Governor's vision to enhance academic performance and provide opportunities for students to excel, reflecting a strategic investment in the future of Akwa Ibom's youth.
