Senator Ekong Sampson, who represents Akwa Ibom South Senatorial district in the National Assembly, has offered valuable advice to secondary school students in his state. During his 57th birthday celebration at Saint Francis Secondary School in the Eket Local Government Area, he encouraged the students to avoid involvement in cultism, emphasizing that this destructive practice can derail their future careers.
Senator Sampson, who also serves as the Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Education, urged the students to dedicate themselves to their studies. He emphasized that the great leaders of today did not attain their positions through cultism but rather through hard work and dedication to their education.
The senator chose to celebrate his birthday in a classroom setting, highlighting his strong belief in the power of education. He shared that his own success and current position in the Senate were achieved because he took his education seriously. Senator Sampson stressed that education is the key to a sustainable and successful life.
He expressed his desire to see the students excel in their chosen careers, whether as medical doctors, engineers, pilots, or in other fields. Senator Sampson emphasized the importance of promoting education as a means to combat social issues like insecurity.
During the celebration, Senator Sampson delivered a lecture on “Imagination in Essay Composition: Unity in Tenses” and rewarded students who excelled in a spelling competition with tokens. He also pledged to build a suitable staff quarter for the school and contribute to its overall transformation.
In closing, the senator’s message was clear: education is the path to success, and students should stay away from destructive activities like cultism to secure a brighter future.