Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River has performed the groundbreaking ceremony of the Ogoja Polytechnic in Ogoja local government area of the state on Saturday.
Ayade performed the groundbreaking ceremony on the sidelines of the flag-off of the All Progressive Congress (APC) governorship campaign in Cross River North.
Ayade said that the establishment of the polytechnic was critical in the development of medium level manpower, both for the state and the Northern Senatorial District.
“This groundbreaking is important to us because it represents a win-win, with respect to two key initiatives that are both technical, as well as guarantee the future, through investments in education.
“The importance of the polytechnic to the zone is pretty obvious, as there is a very clear link between education, security and prosperity; all of which create opportunities for growth and development,” he said.
According to him, the choice of Ogoja, as host local government for the institution, is deliberate as it was long overdue that such a school be established in the area.
While applauding Ayade for conceptualising the idea of siting the polytechnic in Ogoja, the APC governorship candidate in the state, Sen. Bassey Otu, promised to ensure the completion of the institution, if elected.
Otu lauded the governor for his strong commitment to education, adding that “I have not seen any administration that has demonstrated such a strong commitment to education like the Ayade-led administration”.
“The Teachers Continuing Training Institute in Biase local government and the British/Canadian University in Obudu local government, all bear testament to Ayade’s passion and commitment to education.
“I want to let you know that today is an important day in the life of the Northern Senatorial District. This school will definitely change the economic landscape of the zone.
“I want to give you my word and assurance right here, that I will continue from where the governor will stop, including seeing to the completion of this new polytechnic,” he said. (NAN)
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