… Commends Gov. Umo Eno’s Education policies
The Vice Chancellor of the Akwa Ibom State University of Education (AUE), Afaha Nsit, Prof. Philip Uso Afaha, has officially flagged off the pilot phase of the Digital Literacy and Computer-Based Test (CBT) Training Programme at the University’s Secondary School, Afaha Nsit.
The initiative, conceived by Prof. Afaha under his Digital Training Clinic (DTC), is part of his strategic intervention to strengthen digital education, enhance students’ Information and Communication Technology (ICT) competencies and adequately prepare them for computer-based examinations in a bid to tackle cases of failure in exams.
The programme also represents a practical response to the State of Emergency in the Education Sector declared by the Akwa Ibom State Governor, His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno, as the University intensifies efforts to reposition education and improve learning outcomes across the state.
Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, Prof. Afaha reaffirmed his commitment to leveraging the University’s digital infrastructure and expertise to improve educational standards, equip young learners with relevant 21st-century skills and expand access to technology-driven learning opportunities in line with Gov Umo Eno’s policies geared at improving the quality education at all levels.
He urged the students to embrace the initiative, take advantage of the opportunity and prepare themselves for the emerging digital revolution, noting that the training would equip them with the requisite knowledge and skills for future academic and professional challenges.
The implementation team, comprising the Director of ICT, Dr. Arit Uyouko; Coordinator, Centre for Educational Technology, Mr. Emaekop Akpan; former Head of Department, Computer Science Education, Dr. Donatus Saviour; and other resource persons, expressed appreciation to the Vice Chancellor for his visionary leadership and commitment to advancing digital education.
The team assured that it would deploy its professional expertise and practical approaches to ensure that the students acquire the necessary digital skills and adapt effectively to the demands of technology-driven learning.
In her remarks, the Principal General of the University Secondary School, Mrs. Rebecca Akpabio, expressed satisfaction with the initiative, describing it as a timely and welcome intervention.
She appreciated Prof. Afaha for demonstrating thoughtfulness and concern over the digital knowledge gap among students, while praying for God’s continued blessings upon the Vice Chancellor for the initiative.
The pilot phase, which commenced on November 10, 2026 at the University Secondary School, is expected to provide an opportunity to assess the programme’s effectiveness ahead of its wider implementation across public secondary schools in Akwa Ibom State.
In another development, the University Boss also held an interactive session with staff of the University Secondary School, during which he assured them of better days ahead.
The engagement provided an opportunity for members of staff to present their concerns and appeals, to which the Vice Chancellor responded with assurances of improved institutional support and attention to their welfare.
