A’Ibom council boss disburses N34m bursary grants to indigent students

The Chairman of Mkpat Enin Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Engr. Emmanuel Inyang, has disbursed N34 million in bursary grants to about 580 indigent students studying in tertiary institutions across Nigeria.

A total of 100 postgraduate students under the scheme received N100,000 each, while 480 undergraduate students received N50,000 each to support their academic pursuits.

Speaking during the disbursement ceremony held at the Mkpat Enin Council Secretariat on Thursday, Inyang said the initiative formed part of his administration’s commitment to educational advancement as outlined in his Emancipation Blueprint, which, he noted, aligns with the ARISE Agenda of Governor Umo Eno.

He explained that the bursary programme was designed to ease the financial burden on students and their families while encouraging academic excellence among young people in the area.

The chairman reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritising education, adding that investing in education remains one of the surest ways of securing the future of Mkpat Enin.

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“Today, we are disbursing the sum of N34 million as bursary grants to our students studying in tertiary institutions across Nigeria. Under the scheme, 100 postgraduate students will receive N100,000 each, while 480 undergraduate students will receive N50,000 each to support their academic pursuits.

“The initiative is part of my administration’s commitment to educational advancement as captured in the Emancipation Blueprint, which also aligns with the ARISE Agenda of the State Governor, Umo Eno,” Inyang said.

The chairman highlighted his administration’s interventions in the education sector, noting that it has continued to implement several educational support programmes, including the payment of educational grants to students, sponsorship of candidates sitting the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board examination, support for Law School and medical students, ICT training, and the distribution of educational materials to public schools.

One of the beneficiaries, Mr Uduak Effiong, expressed gratitude to the council chairman for the gesture, describing the bursary as timely and impactful.

He said the support would go a long way in assisting beneficiaries with tuition, research and other academic expenses.