In his avowed commitment and determination to support education even at all levels,  the member representing Itu / Ibiono Ibom Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon Ime Okon has extended financial support to 8 Law Students from the Federal Constituency who have been offered admission to the Nigerian Law School. During a courtesy call on him by the students earlier in the week the Law Maker announced a grant of N200,000.00 to each of the students totaling N1.6m.

Member representing Itu / Ibiono Ibom Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon Ime Okon flanked by Law Students

While charging them to be worthy ambassadors of the Constituency and their chosen profession he noted that the gesture was in fulfilment of his campaign promises to contribute to the growth of education in the area. He said he was excited that about 5 of the students made a Second Class Upper in their LL.B and challenged them to sustain the brilliance in the Law School.

Member representing Itu / Ibiono Ibom Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon Ime Okon presenting Educational support to the beneficiaries.

Rt. Hon Okon urged them to utilize their legal knowledge and future expertise to contribute positively to their communities while also stressing the role they have to play in promoting justice and equity within the society through their endeavors in the legal profession.

Speaking on behalf of the elated beneficiaries, the Worldwide President of National Association of Ibiono Ibom Students, Comrade Goodnews Ekpenyong thanked the lawmaker for his magnanimity towards Law students.

While describing Rt. Hon. Okon as a massive pillar of support to students studying in numerous fields he assured him that they will be at their best and will not let him down.

Also present at the event was Comr. Godwin Mbeke, Chairman Unity Project Advisory Committee amongst others.