The Member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, Rep. Unyime Idem, has commenced the training of 100 Akwa Ibomites in digital innovation skills for self-sufficiency and global competitiveness.
The first batch of three Akwa Ibomites are to depart Nigeria this Sunday, to Kigali, Rwanda, for an all-expense paid 5-day intensive training on “Digital Innovation and Public Procurement Law for Effective Legislative Oversight and Compliance Monitoring.”
At a brief send forth ceremony in his office at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja, Rep. Idem said the gesture is to equip and raise the next generation of leaders in the state.
“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 targeting to train and equip a minimum of 100 Akwa Ibomites to be self reliant and to be able to compete with their counterparts across the world.”
“What is helping me today to do what I’m able to do and achieve is the level of training and exposure I’ve garnered over the years across the globe, and it is my desire that you do better than me”, Idem noted.
He promised that the training will be done periodically in order to achieve the 100 targeted number.
Part of the letter from Rep. Idem to the beneficiaries, titled “Letter of Nomination and Sponsorship to Training in Kigali”, 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 advice 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 Kigali, Rwanda. Congratulations.”
