In line with her administration’s drive to strengthen educational infrastructure, the Executive Chairman of Ibeno Local Government Area, Hon. (Mrs.) Glory Effiong, has recorded another milestone, following the successful accreditation of the Elder Nseabasi Ikpong Etteh CBT Centre by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board.
The centre, which successfully passed JAMB’s online pre-accreditation test on October 12, 2026, subsequently underwent a physical assessment by officials of the examination body.
After evaluating its facilities, ICT infrastructure and operational capacity, the assessment team graded the centre Excellent and approved it with a seating capacity of 275 candidates.
With the accreditation, Ibeno Local Government Area is set to host the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) from 2027, bringing the examination closer to prospective candidates and eliminating the need for many students to travel outside the area to write the examination.
Constructed by the Hon. Glory Effiong-led administration, the centre is named after Elder Nseabasi Ikpong Etteh, the pioneer Chairman of Ibeno Local Government Area, in recognition of his contributions to the history and development of the local government.
The project also reflects the administration’s commitment to complementing the ARISE Agenda of the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, PhD, particularly in the areas of education and human capital development
Beyond providing a modern examination facility, the accreditation represents a significant investment in educational access and the future of young people in Ibeno. It will not only ease the burden of travelling long distances for examinations but also create a more conducive environment for candidates to pursue their academic ambitions.
