By Sonny Abing-III
Jolo, Sulu (19 April) -- Sulu Governor Abdusakur M. Tan plans to make college education free for Sulu students who want to pursue careers in Agriculture and Fishery. The announcement came during a recent ground breaking ceremony for a housing program of the Provincial Government in partnership with Gawad Kalinga and DSWD in Maimbung, Sulu.
Tan said, construction of an extension school building in Maimbung, Sulu that will specialize for this purpose is now underway and will be in partnership with a reputable State University.
"Agri and Fishery is the lifeblood of the Province, the Sulu Sea is one of the richest if not the richest fishing grounds in the entire world, the enormous potential of this resource has benefited other provinces, it is now time that we produce local experts in this field, so that the people of Sulu can utilize the richness of its resource in an efficient and sustainable manner," Tan explained.
While details for its implementation are still being consolidated and important procedures are being finalized, said scholarship scheduled to take effect this coming school year 2010-2011.
Positive developments in agriculture and fishery through the cooperative program undoubtedly need to sustain to ensure productivity in these sectors. The need for local professionals in these fields is vital in the enhancement of agri and fishery in Sulu.
"Focusing on the strengths and potentials of Sulu is a more prudent and pragmatic way of attaining economic independence in the province, more so if our local constituents have the capability to ensure the effective and sustainable handling of these potentials which happens to be in the field of agri-fishery, this is true people empowerment" Tan emphasized. (Sulu-PIO/PIA9-BST)
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