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2/16/2008

Obong University Holds Inauguration/Fund Raising Ceremony

Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State

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.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Obong University is to create an environment that fosters the academic and moral development of globally competitive graduates through the provision of cutting edge technology to enhance their competence, self reliance and overall benefit to society.