Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has honoured his former French teacher, Mr M.O. Moore decades after he taught him between 1975 and 19977 at St. Francis Secondary School, Ikot Ataku in Eket local government area of the state.

Eno visited the Cameroonian-born veteran teacher at his residence to appreciate his contributions to his education and personal developments.

However, it was gathered that Moore taught governor Eno French between 1975 and 1977 in his secondary school years

During the visit, Eno expressed gratitude to his former teacher for the knowledge, discipline and values he imparted to him, noting that the lessons he received during his formative years helped shape his life.

Eno also commended the school’s alumni association for organising the event to celebrate and recognise the veteran educationist and reaffirmed his commitment to education development ” Following the declaration of a state of emergency in the education sector, my administration is determined to raise educational standards and provide functional accommodation for teachers in secondary schools”

According to him, the proposed facilities would be similar to those provided in the model primary schools established by his administration across the state’s 31 local government areas.

He encouraged the people of Akwa Ibom State to learn, speak and preserve their indigenous as important part of the state’s cultural heritage.

Eno emphasised the need to sustain languages for future generations and ensure that the state’s cultural identity remains protected.

Responding , Moore expressed delight at receiving his former student and described him as a former student who had risen to become the father of the state.

The veteran teacher said the governor’s visit and recognition had put a golden smile on his face and expressed his appreciation in French language “Merci beaucoup,” meaning “Thank you very much.”

Earlier the leader of the former school community Professor Etieben Akpan welcomed Eno on behalf of the school community and commended his vision and achievements. (The Sun)