The National President of the Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON), Engr. Timothy Iwuagwu, has urged the youths of Eket/ONNA/Esit-Eket/Ibeno Federal Constituency to see their certification in the Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Professional Competency Development Programme as a “meal ticket” for the future.
Engr. Iwuagwu made this statement on Saturday at Royalty Hotel, Eket, where he presented certificates to 50 youths who were professionally trained in safety management, Fire Watch duties, and Authorized Gas Testing (AGT) by ISPON in collaboration with the National Productivity Centre (NPC).
While commending the sponsor of the training, Hon. Okpolupm Etteh, who represents Eket/ONNA/Esit-Eket/Ibeno Federal Constituency, the ISPON National President assured that the institute will continue to support the graduates for greater productivity.
Addressing the beneficiaries of the programme, Hon. Etteh said, “I am happy because today’s event speaks directly to our commitment to youth empowerment, sustainable development, and the future of our federal constituency. Indeed, this is part of our efforts to fulfill our campaign promises, and it is worthy of celebration.”
According to Hon. Etteh, the aim of the HSE programme, when launched, was to equip the youths of the federal constituency with skills that are not only relevant but also critical in today’s industrial and economic landscape.
“The competencies you have gained in safety management, Fire Watch duties, and Authorized Gas Testing (AGT) will serve as the foundation for building successful careers in both the private and public sectors,” he affirmed.
Hon. Etteh thanked NPC and ISPON, “who painstakingly provided us with trainers and instructors that worked diligently to deliver world-class instruction. Your contributions have been invaluable, and I thank you for your professionalism and dedication.”
In his remarks, the Akwa Ibom State Chairman of the Nigerian Institution of Safety Engineers, Engr. Ndifreke Inokon, extended the institute’s goodwill message to the sponsor of the programme and urged the beneficiaries to be good ambassadors of the federal constituency, making the most of their certifications.
Also speaking, former Chairman of Eket Local Government Council, Hon. Aniekan Akpan, affirmed the people of the federal constituency’s confidence in Hon. Etteh’s capacity to deliver, saying, “Etteh is fulfilling his campaign promises. We know that he will do well. We must not tire of supporting him. He has the capacity to always deliver.”
The highlight of the event, which was witnessed by HSE Manager of Network Exploration and Production, Mr. Innocris Ogbonna, was the presentation of a prestigious safety award to Hon. Etteh by the National President of ISPON.
The event was also graced by the Transition Committee Chairman of Ibeno Local Government Council, Hon. Emma Ibok; Director General of the Okpolupm Etteh Campaign Organization, Obong Kingsley Mbre; the HSE Manager of Frontier Oil and Gas, Mrs. Victoria Akpan, and Ubong Inyang of ISPON.
Media Unit
Office of the Honourable Member
Eket/ONNA/Esit-Eket/Ibeno Federal Constituency
