The Chairman of Uyo Local Government, Dr Uwemedimo Udo, has committed over ₦11 million for the payment of the 2025 bursary to Uyo students in tertiary institutions as part of his administration’s commitment to the academic growth of young people.
The payment exercise commenced on Thursday, September 18, 2025, with students of the University of Uyo, during a flag-off ceremony at the Council Secretariat.
Representing the Chairman, the Supervisor for Education, Comrade Ekom Patrick, described the gesture as another milestone in Dr Udo’s people-centred leadership. He recalled that three months ago, the Chairman supported the entrepreneurial sector, and has now turned his attention to students’ welfare.
The Director of Education in Uyo Local Government, Mrs Ifreke Okpon in her remarks lauded Dr Uwemedimo Udo for institutionalising bursary payments in Uyo, while urging the students to use the funds wisely.
On behalf of the students, Comrade Gideon Douglas, President of Uyo Students’ Association, Uniuyo Chapter, and Comrade Utibe Ekanem of NANS expressed deep gratitude, noting that the student community will not forget the Chairman’s support.
Goodwill messages were also delivered by the Dean of Supervisors and Special Advisers, Obong Idara Akpan, and the Supervisor for Health, Hon. Praise Otuekong, who all commended Dr Udo’s commitment to education and empowerment.