expands foreign training cover to 1000 youths after surpassing initial target of 100
The Member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency and Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Public Procurement, Rep. Unyime Idem, Ph.D., has sent forth the 19th batch of four (4) Akwa Ibomites to China.
They will be undergoing advanced training on Climate Change and Climate information Service. The course involves collecting, analyzing, and delivering tailored climate data, such as temperature, rainfall, and forecasts, to help individuals and organizations manage climate change risks and build resilience. These services enable proactive decision-making in agriculture, policy, and disaster management to adapt to increasing weather volatility.
The all-expense-paid foreign advanced training initiative is now taking a different dimension as Rep. Idem has expanded his sponsorship target to 1000 youths, after surpassing his initial target of sponsoring 100 youths abroad. He believes the experience will expose Akwa Ibom youths to relevant skills needed for optimum efficiency and global competitiveness.
The four (4) trainees are;
Kufre Thompson Ekpo
Nsikan Sunday Okomem
Imoh Emmanuel Udom
Ukeme Saturday Umoren
At a brief send forth ceremony in Abuja, Rep. Idem said the gesture is to equip and raise the next generation of leaders in Akwa Ibom state, with requisite knowledge and certification to play at the global stage.
“The world is a global village, so there’s need for you to be exposed to modern technology to be able to compete with your counterparts globally, so wherever you have an opportunity to work, you will not lag behind.
“To achieve this, I’m expanding the sponsorship target to cover 1000 Akwa Ibomites in order to make them self-reliant and to be able to compete with their counterparts across the world.”
“I’ve taken this step because what is helping me today to record these milestones is the series of trainings and exposure I’ve garnered over the years across the globe, and it is my desire that they will do better than me”, Idem noted.
He promised that the training will be done periodically in order to achieve the 1000 targeted number.
Part of the letter from Rep. Idem to the beneficiaries, titled “Letter of Nomination and Sponsorship to Training in China”, reads “As a participant in the training, you’re entitled to a travelling allowance, but beyond that, your experience there will put you on a pedestal to compete favourably with your counterparts across the globe.”
“I therefore advise you to be of good conduct as an ambassador of Akwa Ibom state and the country, Nigeria.”
“I wish you a safe stay throughout the training period and journey mercies, to and from China. Congratulations.”