PATRICK ABANG, Calabar –
Arthur Archibong, The Chancellor of Arthur Jarvis University, in Cross River State has called on Nigerians to emulate the investment model of the late Anthony Ukpo’s (rtd), which he said has brought growth and development to the state and country at Large.
Archibong made the call during the internment of the former military Governor of Rivers State, at his native Okpoma, Yala Local Government Area.
The late General was a member of the Governing Council of the Arthur Jarvis University, Akpabuyo which is the first private university in Cross River State.
According to Archibong, Ukpo invested in the hospitality and medical sectors in the state.
“Many remember General Ukpo for different things, but for me, he remained more than a mentor to me and many others .
“His style of bringing development to Cross River and Nigeria at large via investments in critical areas is a model that I have always admired and hope a lot of great minds would adopt ,” He said.
Speaking further, Archibong said Ukpo’s commitment to manpower development and solution oriented investment was worthy of emulation.
He said :”While many got caught in the web of the perception that Cross River is a civil service state, General Ukpo decided to take the bull by the horn and established investments that have not just contributed to the local economy, but have also attracted medical and fun seeking tourists.
“His commitment towards economic development should serve as a wake up call for Cross Riverians far and wide to look back home and tap into the potentials of the virgin markets available in the agro, petrochemical, technological, creative, medical and educational sectors as the only way to ensure a sustainable development plan for our dear State,” Archibong said.
He consoled the Ukpo’s and prayed that the almighty grant them the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.
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