Umo Eno to Boost Student Bursary to N200,000 if Re-elected

Umo Eno, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, pledged to raise the annual bursary for students in public tertiary institutions from N50,000 to N200,000 if he is re-elected for a second term in the 2027 governorship election. He made this announcement during a fireside chat at the Ibom Ignite 2026 Conference held at Ibom Hall in Uyo.

Eno stated that the new bursary rates would take effect upon his re-election and subsequent swearing-in on May 29, 2027. The increase aims to assist students from less privileged backgrounds in covering their educational expenses.

Additionally, Eno reaffirmed his commitment to maintaining free and compulsory education at the primary and secondary school levels. He also encouraged beneficiaries of the N50 million Ibom Ignite business grant to invest wisely in their businesses.

Eno's administration has built over 500 Compassionate Homes for vulnerable residents and plans to construct an additional 1,000 homes with accompanying business grants if re-elected.