2/16/2008
Obong University Holds Inauguration/Fund Raising Ceremony
The Fund Raising / Inauguration Ceremony of Obong University took place on the 16th of February, 2008. It was a grand occasion which welcomed dignitaries from various parts of the State, including the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, represented by his Deputy, Engr. Patrick Ekpotu, His Excellency, Mr. Donald Etiebet, Past Governor of Cross River State, Chairman of State Council of Chiefs, Prof. Brown Owoh, and many others.
The Ceremony made headlines in major newspapers, such as "Obong University Unites Akwa Ibom State" . This show of unity among the various ethnic groups in the state was unprecedented as donations came from various Socio-Cultural organizations such as Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio, Akwa Esop Imaisong Ibibio, Afe Annang, Ati Annang, Traditional Rulers of Etim Ekpo, Efiwat Ekid, Oro Union, the Ibo and Yoruba Communities, members of the Churches of Christ and well meaning individuals and friends of Obong University.
The over whelming response was that of awe that such a school could be planned and all the facilities put in place without the knowledge of many people in the state. William Pennell, Vice President Finance of Broward Community College in Florida and Doug Wheeler of the World Bible School also visited the University.
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