Governor Umo Eno Plans Major Bursary Increase for Students

On October 28, 2026, during a fireside chat at the Ibom Ignite 2026 Conference in Uyo, Governor Pastor Umo Eno announced his intention to raise the annual bursary for students in public tertiary institutions from ₦50,000 to ₦200,000. Students studying Medicine, Law, and Engineering would receive ₦250,000 under this proposal.

Eno noted that this increase would only take effect if he wins the February 2027 governorship election and begins a second term in office. In July, he had previously raised the bursary from ₦20,000 to ₦50,000 and allocated ₦1.3 billion for payments.

Eno stated that the higher bursary aims to make tuition fees more manageable for students. Additionally, he reiterated his administration's commitment to providing free and compulsory education at the primary and secondary levels.