Governor Umo Eno Appoints Professor Afaha as VC

On October 8, the Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio (MMI) 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 as it marks the transition of the institution from a College of Education to a full-fledged university.

In a statement from Akparawa (Pst) Idongesit Ikono, the International Public Relations Officer of MMI, the organization expressed that Afaha's leadership is essential for guiding the university through its formative stage. They described him as an accomplished academic with extensive experience in scholarship and public service, indicating that his profile aligns well with the demands of the new institution.

MMI expressed confidence that Afaha would utilize his academic knowledge and administrative experience to lay a strong foundation for the university, aiming to establish it as a center of academic excellence while also focusing on character formation and moral development among students.