SEN EKONG SAMPSON TRAINS JOURNALISTS ON ICT AND MEDIA COMMUNICATION
…LAUDS GOV ENO’S ARISE AGENDA
Over a hundred journalists and aspiring media professionals in Eket Senatorial District, Monday converge on the Watbridge Hotel and Suites, as their Senator, Dr Ekong Sampson organized a training workshop on ICT and Effective Media Communication.
The latest being the effective training of Journalists and media practitioners from the Senatorial District to sharpen their skills and upgrade their knowledge to meet up with the 21 century demand.
Notable tutors of media and communication, including the Dean of Communication and Media Studies, University of Uyo, Prof. Peter Esuh, former Media Advisor to the Akwa Ibom Governor, Dr Udeme Nana, and communication scholar, Dr Abasifreke Idiong drilled the media professionals, while Prof Des Wilson chaired the event which had the Senior Special Assistant to Akwa Ibom State Governor on Research and Documentation, Dr Essien Ndueso as moderator.
Represented by the Honorary Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication, Chief Chris Abasieyo, Senator Sampson said the programme which is in line with Governor Umo Eno’s ARISE Agenda, is aimed at improving the lives of his constituents in Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District.
The workshop which started on the 19th of October through 21st has in different specialties, facilitated for indigenes of Akwa Ibom South.
He said over 1000 people are expected to be accomodated in the training programmes which cover mining, tailoring, confectionery, advocacy, ICT, among others.
He said the periodic training initiative is in accordance with his commitment to deepening human capacity development and enhance skills and productivity of his people and lauded Governor Eno for his education development programmes in the State.
“I will continue to facilitate and support training and retraining of Akwa Ibom South indigenes, to sharpen them for the demands of the 21st century workforce and empIoyability”.
He hinted that through various empowerment programmes, infrastructural development initiatives and policy reforms, he has been steadfast in his efforts by improving the lives of his people, from education support to business empowerment, job creation and health-care initiatives.
The Workshop afforded media professionals to update their skills to meet up with current demands, understand the place of AI and the proper way of utilisation of content creation for media marketing and promotional activities.
Beyond the workshop and capacity enhancement programmes, Senator Sampson’s Bill for the Establishment of a Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi has scaled through second reading, while the senator has also sponsored a Bill for the establishment of a Federal Medical Centre in Akwa Ibom South, and a Bill for the establishment of a Federal University of Medical Sciences in Eket while also working for the take-off of the University of Maritime Studies, Oron.
Represented by the Honorary Special Adviser Chief Chris Abasieyo, Senator Sampson said the programme is aimed at improving the lives of his constituents in Akwa Ibom South Senatorial District.
The programme which started on the 19th of October through 21st has in different specialties, facilitated for indigenes of Akwa Ibom South.
He said over 1000 people are expected to be accomodated in the training programmes which cover mining, tailoring, confectionery, advocacy, ICT, among others.
He said the periodic training initiative is in accordance with his commitment to deepening human capacity development and enhance skills and productivity of his people.
“I will continue to facilitate and support training and retraining of Akwa Ibom South indigenes, to sharpen them for the demands of the 21st century workforce and empIoyability”.
He hinted that through various empowerment programmes, infrastructure development initiatives and policy reforms, he has been steadfast in his efforts by improving the lives of his people, from education support to business empowerment, job creation and health-care initiatives.
His focus has been on creating a better future on Akwa Ibom youth, which he is committed to continuing the good works by ensuring that his constituents voices are heard and their needs are met as well.