In a demonstration of commitment to educational development, the Chief of Protocol to the Executive Chairman of Obudu Local Government Council, Mr. Akem Julius Ushikpebia, on Thursday distributed learning materials to selected primary and secondary schools within the local government area.
Accompanied by friends and colleagues, Mr. Akem explained that the gesture was part of his personal contribution in support of his principal, Hon. (Amb.) Peter Akonfe Undiandeye, KSM, whose administration has made education a key priority since assumption of office.
According to him, the Council Chairman has initiated several education-focused programs, including the payment of school fees for deserving students, the distribution of thousands of notebooks and other learning materials, educational grants for tertiary students of Obudu origin, and the purchase of JAMB forms for hundreds of secondary school leavers.
Beyond distributing the learning materials, Mr. Akem further supported his initiative with the payment of school fees for some vulnerable pupils, and the provision of school uniforms and other essential items.
Schools that benefited from the gesture include Begiading Secondary Grammar School, Ohong; Model Primary School, Ohong; Grace Missionary Secondary School Ukwel-Obudu, Obudu; and Bright Day Nursery and Primary School, Ohong.
In their separate appreciation messages, the Principal of Begiading Secondary Grammar School, Mr. Marcelus Ulayi; the Headmaster of Bright Day Nursery and Primary School, Mr. Innofrank Ukah; Mr. Emmanuel Beshel; and a Primary Four class teacher, Mr. Sylvester Atuabue, expressed deep gratitude to Mr. Akem for his benevolence.
They commended him for complementing the efforts of the Council Chairman in promoting education and urged other well-meaning individuals to emulate his example.
By Owai Obo
