Rep. Uyime Idem honoured as Southern Atlantic University renames main hostel block

Tony Okoh, Uyo

Determined to further encourage Nigerians who have contributed immensely to the upliftment of humanity, Southern Atlantic University has named its main hostel block after Rt. Hon. Uyime Idem.

Idem, a two-term member of the House of Representatives for the Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, joins the ranks of a few distinguished Nigerians who have enjoyed this privilege.

In a press statement made available to journalists in Uyo, the Founder and Chancellor of the institution, Pastor Bassey, said the university opted to honour the lawmaker owing to his numerous achievements across his federal constituency in particular, and Akwa Ibom State in general.

He averred that the lawmaker has carried out visible empowerment programmes among youths and women, and has embarked on several life-touching projects across his constituency.

Pastor James opined that the management of the institution, after due diligence, decided to honour the lawmaker as a way of encouraging him to do more for humanity.

He added, “The management is happy to celebrate Rep. Idem, and this honour will keep him in the hearts of our teeming students, including the international community. He is a record-breaker, a mentor to youths, and a lover of humanity. Hon. Uyime Idem is a great performer no one can ignore.”

He further stated that Southern Atlantic University is poised to become a hub for academic excellence, offering a wide range of undergraduate programmes designed to meet global standards and market demands.

According to the institution’s management, the approved courses include: B.Sc. Accounting, B.Sc. Business Administration, B.Sc. Hospitality and Tourism Management, and B.Sc. Criminology and Security Studies.
Others are B.Sc. Political Science, B.Sc. Petroleum Science, B.Sc. International Relations and Diplomacy, B.Sc. Economics, B.Sc. Information and Communication Technology, B.Sc. Microbiology, B.Sc. Physics with Electronics, B.Sc. Computer Science, B.Sc. Software Engineering, and B.Sc. Cyber Security.

According to the Founder of the institution, Pastor James, “The university was birthed with a vision to provide quality education rooted in discipline, innovation, and moral values, while equipping students with practical skills to compete on a global scale.”

The founder also highlighted that the university remains affordable to all Nigerians, irrespective of its top-notch academics and conducive learning environment.

He further cited the university’s easy accessibility and well-secured environment as outstanding advantages over other institutions, stressing that the institution will cater to both the academic and moral upbringing of its students.