MMI Applauds Gov Eno On The Appointment Of Prof. Philip Afaha As VC Of University Of Education Afaha Nsit

Nelson Utip

Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio, MMI, has commended Governor Umo Eno for the appointment of an illustrious son of Ibibio, Prof. Philip Afaha as the pioneer Vice Chancellor of the University of Education Afaha Nsit.

This was conveyed in a statement issued by the International Public Relations Officer of the organization, Akparawa Idongesit Ikono in Uyo on Wednesday and made available to The Matrix Newspaper.

The statement observed that with the appointment, the institution has fully metamorphosed into a full flesh university.

MMI celebrates the academic prowess of Prof Afaha seeing him as a square peg in a square hole.

“…our accomplished and illustrious son, Professor Philip Afaha,as the pioneer Vice Chancellor of the University of Education, Afaha Nsit.

MMI notes that the appointment brings clarity to the transition of the institution from a College of Education to a full-fledged university and provides the leadership required to commence its operations on a strong footing.

Considering Professor Afaha’s academic profile, experience and contributions to scholarship and public service, MMI considers his appointment consistent with the demands of providing experienced leadership for the new institution.

MMI is confident that Professor Afaha will deploy his wealth of experience, knowledge and administrative capacity to lay a solid foundation for the University and position it as a citadel of academic excellence, character and moral development.

We therefore congratulate Professor Philip Afaha on his appointment and wish him wisdom, strength and success as he undertakes this historic responsibility.

Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio (MMI) remains committed to supporting initiatives that advance education, human capital development and the overall progress of Akwa Ibom State.” The statement read in part.