Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno has pledged to quadruple the annual bursary allowance for students attending public tertiary institutions within the state if he secures re-election.
The governor stated that the current annual stipend of N50,000 is insufficient to meet the basic needs of students. Under his proposed plan, the bursary would be increased to N200,000 per year, a significant rise intended to alleviate financial pressures on young people pursuing higher education in Akwa Ibom.
The announcement serves as a key campaign promise, highlighting the administration's focus on educational support as a priority area for the state's development. By targeting students in public institutions, the initiative aims to directly benefit those enrolled in government-funded universities and colleges across the region.
While the specific timeline for the implementation of this increase has not been detailed, the commitment underscores the governor’s intention to enhance social welfare programs for the state's youth demographic ahead of the upcoming electoral cycle.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>