The global leadership and membership of Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio (MMI) have commended Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State for appointing Professor Philip Afaha as the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the University of Education, Afaha Nsit. This appointment is significant to the establishment and take-off of the institution as a full-fledged university following its transition from a College of Education.
Professor Philip Afaha’s appointment provides crucial leadership to guide the institution’s ongoing transition into a full-fledged university. The pioneer Vice-Chancellor is expected to establish a robust framework focused on academic excellence and character development. Stakeholders and supporters have emphasised the importance of backing initiatives that advance education and human capital growth in Akwa Ibom State.
The Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio (MMI) described Afaha as an accomplished academic with experience in scholarship and public service, saying his profile was suited to the demands of providing leadership for the new university. The group expressed confidence that the pioneer Vice Chancellor would deploy his academic knowledge and administrative experience to establish a strong foundation for the university.
According to MMI, the institution should emerge as a centre of academic excellence while also promoting character formation and moral development among students. The group congratulated Afaha on his appointment and wished him wisdom and strength in discharging what it described as a historic responsibility.
The appointment of Professor Philip Afaha as the pioneer Vice Chancellor provides the leadership framework required for the University of Education to begin this new chapter on a sound footing. MMI believes that his experience in scholarship and public service will be valuable in building an institution that contributes meaningfully to education, character development and the future of young people.
Ikono said MMI remained committed to supporting initiatives capable of advancing education, human capital development and the overall progress of Akwa Ibom State. The group’s International Public Relations Officer, Akparawa (Pst) Idongesit Ikono, made this statement in a release made available to THEWILL.
The MMI’s commendation and congratulatory message to Afaha reflect the organisation's optimism about the future of the University of Education, Afaha Nsit, under his leadership. As the pioneer Vice-Chancellor, Afaha will play a crucial role in shaping the institution's vision, mission, and values.
Key points
- Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State appoints Professor Philip Afaha as the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the University of Education, Afaha Nsit.
- The Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio (MMI) commends Governor Eno for the appointment, citing Afaha's experience in scholarship and public service.
- The University of Education, Afaha Nsit, is expected to emerge as a centre of academic excellence, promoting character formation and moral development among students.
