APC chieftain donates exercise books to A’Ibom students

Akpan Umoh, Uyo

A stalwart of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom, Mr Clement Jimbo, has donated some quantities of customized exercise books to students of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua from Abak Local Government Area.

Jimbo, who made the donation on Saturday when the Abak Students Association, Akwa Ibom state polytechnic branch presented him with the award of recognition for his contribution to the educational advancement of the community.

He urged the youths to be committed to their studies and shun vices that would be detrimental to their educational studies.

According to him, youths in Akwa Ibom and Nigeria, in general, deserve better treatment and empowerment to fend for themselves and stay away from crimes.

Jimbo said that through massive skills acquisition programmes, the youths stand a better chance to engage themselves economically, contribute to the development of the economy.

He disclosed his intention to contest during the 2023 general elections to contribute his quota to the development of his community.

“It’s time for the teeming Nigerian youths, especially those from Akwa Ibom State to prepare their mindset ahead of 2023 when the youths are expected to be part of those who will choose their leaders.

“That’s why I am on a rescue mission. It’s a bold step to address injustice with youthful energy and innovative ideas. 

“Election 2023 is a mission possible. It’s also a bold step to challenge what has hitherto, been regarded as the status quo. Youth’s empowerment is my target come 2023.

“This is Abak turn, and I am glad at the positive responses from the youths from Abak-five and the old Ikot Ekpene, who are now feeling the pains of ineffectiveness representation,” Jimbo said.

Jimbo, a Quantity Surveyor and graduate of the University of Uyo expressed displeasure that the ineffective representation by the older generation was part of the current problems confronting the nation.

Earlier, Mr Victor Udosen, President of Abak Students Association in Akwa Ibom state polytechnic, said that Jimbo was chosen for the award of recognition best on his philanthropic gesture.

Udosen urged him not to relent but continue to render assistance to Abak students and other youths, especially indigent ones.