Umo Eno Approves ₦1.3bn Bursary for Akwa Ibom Students

Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno approved the release of ₦1.3 billion for bursary payments to eligible students across the state. This decision, disclosed in a statement by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Aniekan Umanah, includes an increase in the bursary award from ₦20,000 to ₦50,000 per beneficiary.

The initiative is designed to ease the financial burden on students, expand access to higher education, and strengthen human capital development in Akwa Ibom State. The statement emphasized that this intervention demonstrates the governor's commitment to investing in the future of Akwa Ibom youth and represents a bold investment in human capital development.

The release of the bursary payment and the increase in the award amount reaffirm the state government's commitment to building greater opportunities for young people through education.