The lawmaker representing Essien Udim constituency in the Akwa Ibom House of Assembly, Prince Ukpong Akpabio II, has requested for training of indigenes of the State in the maritime sector.
Akpabio, who made the call during plenary when he sponsored a Motion on the Ibom Deep seaport, urged the State Government to initiate highly skilled manpower training in the maritime sector
The Motion was tagged: Ibom Deep Seaport: The need for anticipatory long-term investment in education and training of indigenous manpower in the Maritime sector”.
The House also mandated the Ministry of Special Duties and Ibom Deep Seaport submit quarterly reports to the House through its Committee on Special Projects, Monitoring and Implementation.
It also commended the State Governor, Umo Eno for his investment in the maritime sector.
Akpabio II acknowledged the economic potential in the maritime sector and stressed the need to maximise the maritime resources by equipping indigenes with requisite technical know-how and skills for improved productivity.
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He advocated adequate training for workers in the sector to bring about the much needed rapid development and encourage productivity.
In their contributions, Deputy Speaker KufreAbasi Edidem; Hon. Kenim Onofiok (Oron/Udung Uko); Hon. Ubong Attah (Ibesikpo Asutan); and Hon. Uduak EkpoUfot (Etinan) commended Prince Ukpong Akpabio describing the motion as a timely development that will improve workmanship and effectiveness in the Maritime Sector.
Speaker Udeme Otong, who presided over the session directed the Clerk of the House, Mrs. NsikakAbasi Orok to communicate the resolution of the House to Governor Umo Eno.
The House has adjourned plenary to Thursday, 13th March 2025.