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Bursary payments to students
Bursary payments to students from Ika.
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Key figures
N1.3bn approved in July 2026; the award was raised from N20,000 to N50,000Statewide bursary
N1.3bn approved; award raised from N20,000 to N50,000 per student (statement by the Commissioner for Information)Statewide bursary
About N1.69 billion disbursed (Commissioner for Youth Development, 26 September 2026)Statewide bursary paid so far
Payments to students in tertiary institutions began in November 2023 at N10,000 per studentBursary start
About the programme
The Akwa Ibom State Government pays bursaries to eligible students of the state to help with the cost of their education. Students from Ika Local Government Area are among those who can benefit.
Bursary payments to students in tertiary institutions began in November 2023, at N10,000 for each student. The award was later raised to N20,000. In July 2026, Governor Umo Eno approved N1.3 billion for bursary payments to eligible students across the state. At the same time, the award for each student was raised from N20,000 to N50,000, an increase of 150 per cent.
Payments are going on. In late September 2026 the Commissioner for Youth Development said about N1.69 billion had been paid out so far across the state.
The bursary is meant to ease the burden of school costs on students and their families, help more young people get into and stay in higher education, and build the skills the state needs. It forms part of the human capital goals of the ARISE Agenda.
The number of students from Ika who have received the bursary has not yet been confirmed.
Who it reaches
- Ika students in tertiary institutions
- Parents and guardians
- Families with low incomes
Impact on people and communities
For work and income
The payments reduce what families must find for fees and upkeep. Over time, more graduates from Ika can mean more skilled workers for the area.
Governor Umo Eno
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