by By Admin
The Senator representing Central Senatorial District of Cross River state, Sen. Sandy Onor and his Special Adviser on Student affairs, Mr. Emmanual Obeten has been extolled by students of the senatorial district for their giant strides and excellent performances for the growth of Cross River central.
The students described the senator as a man who understands the plight of his people and proffers solutions to the myriads of challenges that beclouds them.
The students gave the commendations in appreciation for the lawmaker’s continuous support to the welfare of students in Cross River Central, at the reception organized by the SA on Students Affairs to the senator, shortly after the matriculation ceremony of the newly admitted students of the Cross River State College of Health Technology, Calabar, today February, 25th 2021.
Speaking to The Lumine News after the matriculation ceremony, the President of Central Senatorial Students Assembly of College of Health Technology, Calabar Chapter, Mr. Clement Bisong who spoke on behalf of the students appreciated Senator Onor for always identifying with the student anytime he is called upon.
“I want to thank the senator representing Cross River Central Senatorial District for the gifts he presented to us, the students are very happy and we really appreciate him for being with us”, he expressed.
He wished the newly matriculated students well and success throughout their stay in school. He encouraged them to make hard work their watchword as to excel in their academic pursuits.
On his part, the President of Central Senatorial Students, UNICROSS chapter, Mr. Bitty Divine Amba was pleased with the Special Adviser to Senator Onor, for his kind gesture to the students, especially for organizing the reception as well as giving them opportunity to be at the matriculation ceremony. He averred that the students were happy to welcome the SA to the Senator.
He added that it is a privilege to have a good man like senator Onor represent them at the national assembly. He used the opportunity to call on the senator not to relent in his good works, but continue to provide the needed representation to the central senatorial district, and prayed God to continue to be with the senator as he continue to discharge his duties to the best of his abilities.
Speaking earlier, the Special Adviser to Sen. Onor on Student Affairs, Mr. Emmanuel Obeten charged the students to take their studies very serious and avoid engaging in any act capable of exposing them to danger as well as social vices like sexual misconduct, cultism and drug abuse.
He urged them to maintain the tempo their senior colleagues have established by ensuring that Cross River Central students do exploits in their academic endeavours.
Obeten maintained that “we deemed it fit to celebrate with the new students as a show of our love for them.
“Senator Sandy Onor is a man of his words which has made many describe him as the original caterpillar. He has the interest of his constituents at heart and will continue to provide the needed platform for his people to realize their potentials.
The SA assured them of his continuous support as far as they remain good ambassadors of Cross River Central.
Highlights of the ceremony was distribution of exercise books and refreshments for the students and group photograph.
