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Eno Reunites With His French Teacher, Honours Him After Nearly 50 Years
Eno Reunites With His French Teacher, Honours Him After Nearly 50 Years
Governor Umo Eno visits former French teacher, M.O. Moore, in Eket nearly five decades after secondary school.
Moore, a Cameroonian-born educator, expresses emotion and gratitude over the governor’s gesture.
Eno pledges to improve teachers’ welfare and accommodation as part of efforts to raise educational standards.
Governor calls for an inquiry into the death of an Akwa Ibom corps member in Enugu.
October 17, () – Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reunited with and honoured his former French teacher, Mr M.O. Moore, nearly five decades after he was taught by the Cameroonian-born educator at St. Francis Secondary School, Ikot Ataku, Eket.
Eno visited Moore at Okon Clan in Eket Local Government Area on Friday, October 16, in a personal gesture of appreciation for the teacher’s role in shaping his formative years between 1975 and 1977.
The governor recalled that Moore introduced him to the French language, expressing gratitude for the knowledge, discipline and values he acquired under the veteran educator.
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Speaking during the visit, Moore, visibly moved by the reunion, said the governor’s gesture had brought him immense joy, describing the honour as a memorable moment in his life.
“Governor Eno’s visit has put a golden smile on my face. To see a former student rise to become the father of the state and still remember his teacher is deeply touching,” Moore said.
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He expressed appreciation to the governor in French, saying, “Merci beaucoup”, meaning “Thank you very much”, and prayed for God’s continued blessings, wisdom and good health for him.
The reunion was also an opportunity for Eno to restate his administration’s commitment to improving education in Akwa Ibom State, particularly teachers’ welfare and working conditions.
The governor said his administration, following its declaration of a state of emergency in the education sector, was determined to raise educational standards and provide functional accommodation for teachers in secondary schools, similar to facilities established in model primary schools across the state’s 31 local government areas.
He commended the school’s alumni association for organising the event to celebrate Moore, describing the recognition of the veteran teacher as a worthy way to appreciate the contributions of educators to the development of society.
Eno also urged Akwa Ibom people to learn, speak and preserve their indigenous languages, stressing the importance of protecting the state’s cultural heritage for future generations.
The governor’s visit took another dimension when he expressed sadness over the death of a young Akwa Ibom indigene serving with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Enugu.
He said he would visit the bereaved family on Saturday, October 17, and called on the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly to join the National Assembly in constituting an inquiry panel to establish the circumstances surrounding the corps member’s death.
Earlier, Professor Etiben Akpan, who welcomed the governor on behalf of the school community, commended his visit and acknowledged his commitment to the development of the state.
The president of the alumni association, Mr Samuel Uko, also thanked Eno for honouring their former teacher, describing the gesture as an encouragement to educators whose contributions often extend far beyond the classroom.
Speaking on behalf of the governor’s entourage, Hon. Frank Archibong commended the reunion, while assuring Eno of the support of the people of Eket.
The Clan Head of Okon, HRH Akpabio Ekpoton, expressed appreciation to the governor for visiting the rural community to honour Moore, describing the visit as a demonstration of respect for teachers and recognition of their lasting influence on their students.
He prayed for the governor’s continued strength and good health.
The reunion underscored the enduring relationship between teachers and their students, demonstrating how the lessons imparted in the classroom can remain relevant long after formal education has ended.
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