₦airaland Forum

‎General Koko Essien Gives Back to Community, Renovates 90-Year-Old Primary School
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‎The Honourable Commissioner for Internal Security and Waterways, General Koko Essien (Rtd.), has given back to his community by renovating the historic AME Zion Primary School, Ndon Ebom in Uruan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
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‎General Essien on Friday, September 18, 2026, formally handed over the renovated two-block, 12-classroom facility to the school, which was established in 1936 by missionaries of the AME Zion Church.
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‎The intervention has transformed the school from its previously deteriorating condition into a more conducive learning environment for pupils and teachers.
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‎Commissioning the facility on behalf of Governor Umo Eno, the Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ubong Essien, commended General Koko Essien for identifying a critical need in his community and taking personal responsibility for addressing it.
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‎Governor Eno, through the Commissioner, called on other well-to-do individuals across the state to emulate the gesture by returning to their communities, identifying pressing needs and using their resources to complement government’s development efforts.
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‎He described the renovation as a worthy contribution to education and community development, noting that such interventions support the objectives of the administration’s ARISE Agenda.
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‎Speaking at the ceremony, General Koko Essien said the renovation was his personal contribution to the development of his community and an expression of his support for the Governor’s ARISE Agenda.
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‎An alumnus of the school, the Commissioner expressed gratitude to Governor Eno for giving him the opportunity to serve in his administration. He also urged the pupils to take their studies seriously while calling on the school authorities and community members to protect and properly maintain the renovated facility.
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‎General Essien further disclosed that he had previously provided a transformer to the community and expressed satisfaction that the facility was being put to good use.
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‎The Headmistress of the school, Mrs. Lucy Edet, appreciated the Commissioner for the intervention and pledged that the facility would be properly utilised for the benefit of both pupils and teachers.
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‎The Village Head of Ndon Ebom, His Highness Chief Augustine Effiong, commended General Essien for remembering his roots and responding to the needs of his community. He also thanked Governor Eno for finding the Commissioner worthy of serving in his cabinet and assured that the community had taken ownership of the project and would protect the facility.
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‎Also speaking, the Dean of Commissioners and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mkpisong Frank Archibong, described the gesture as a demonstration of commitment to the ideals of the Eno administration.
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‎He announced that the College of Commissioners would provide a solar-powered borehole for the school to complement the renovation.
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‎The Chairman of Uruan Local Government Area, Surv. Iniobong Ekpenyong, and the member representing Uruan State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Dr. Itoro Etim, also commended General Essien for transforming the school and providing pupils with a more conducive environment for learning.
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‎The event was attended by members of the State Executive Council, political leaders, traditional rulers and other stakeholders.

This is very commnedable to give back to our society and the school that sharped and built our foundation

Sagacity10:
This is very commnedable to give back to our society and the school that sharped and built our foundation

When will you do your own?

Equal2DeTask:
When will you do your own?

I do not have the financial strength presently to personally take up such project. But am definitely doing my little quota to my alma mata through Alumni Association and payment of Dues. And I'll encourage you too to do the same in your capacity.

Sagacity10:
I do not have the financial strength presently to personally take up such project. But am definitely doing my little quota to my alma mat through Alumni Association and payment of Dues. And I'll encourage you too to do the same in your capacity.

God bless your heart.

Sagacity10:
I do not have the financial strength presently to personally take up such project. But am definitely doing my little quota to my alma mat through Alumni Association and payment of Dues. And I'll encourage you too to do the same in your capacity.

Very well