From Isaac Job, Uyo
Akwa Ibom state governor pastor Umo Eno has received 35 Akwa Ibom indigenes trained overseas as pilots and aeronautical engineers respectively.
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It would be recalled that pastor Umo Eno had sent out 35 indigene o the state for training in France and Ethiopia to provide needed manpower for the state aviation sector .
Eno while receiving the state sponsored cadets at Government House ,Uyo said he was particularly delighted that they were young people and appreciated his predecessor, Mr Udom Emmanuel, for his vision that brought about Ibom Air, as well as the sponsorship of the cadets to the aviation academies in France and Ethiopia.
He congratulated 15 pilots trained at the Airbus Flight Academy in Toulouse, France, and the 20 aircraft engineers, who were qualified at the Ethiopian Aviation University, in Addis Ababa .
“This is human capital development in action. For the young people, we are happy that you have made us proud. I am glad you went through the application and online selection process to qualify for this training.
” This is our message to Akwa Ibom youths: take advantage of available portals and other opportunities to develop yourselves. We will continue to open our doors, but you must step in and make the most of them.”
Eno reiterated his administration’s commitment to sustaining the growth of Ibom Air, describing it as “our airline and our pride.”
He disclosed that the State government is making substantial investments in the aviation ecosystem, with 10 major projects ongoing at the Victor Attah International Airport, including the aviation village and other supporting infrastructure designed to strengthen the airline’s operations.
Earlier, the Chairman of Ibom Air, Captain Mfon Udom, expressed appreciation to the State Government for sponsoring the programme adding that the outstanding performances of the cadets were remarkable.
One of the cadets expressed gratitude to the state governor for helping them to achieve their dreams.
” Governor Umo Eno personally visites us during the training in France. I promise to contribute our expertise to the continued growth of Ibom Air and the state’s aviation sector” .
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