The Special Assistant to the Governor on Research and Documentation, Comrade Essien Ndueso, has advised students to stay away from activities that would hinder their academic excellence.

He has warned that the government of Mr Udom Emmanuel has declared zero tolerance on cultism and other violent activities and would not spare any student found engaging in such activities.

He stated these while receiving an award of excellence from the Eket Students Association , Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic chapter.

The event which took place at the Government house press center, Uyo had other members of the Research and Documentation team in attendance.

"Students should adopt three important virtues of the present Governor Udom Emmanuel's Administration; Creativity, Hardwork and Fear of God as it would make them go a long way and excel in their doings." He added.

Ndueso charged the Students to emulate the virtues of Governor Emmanuel, especially the ' Dakkada' entrepreneurship ideology of this administration.

He further said that as Akwa Ibom students, everyone is entitled to greatness and must all work towards actualizing it.

The aide to the Governor explained that his reason for aligning with the Association is because, aside being an Eket indigene, he has never heard negative report that could bring down the dignity and prestige of the Eket people.

Mr Ndueso expressed gratitude to the Association and urged them to continue being great brand ambassadors of Eket Local Government.

He went ahead to encourage them to study hard in other to be found worthy in character and in learning.

Presenting the award , the president of the Association,Miss Edoho Idara Archibong lauded Mr Ndueso for his exemplary and outstanding leadership as well as his support in their just concluded Cultural day which took place earlier in November.

"We selected you in recognition of your outstanding exemplary leadership role and inspiration contributions to Eket Students Association and humanity", she said, adding that his presence in their inauguration which took place some months ago was a thing of joy to not just her but the entire Association.

In a separate remark, the chief of staff to the president, Miss Esther Dick, appreciated the Governor's aide for accepting the award and promised that they will do their best in their academics.

Okay. Noted