Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno says he will raise annual bursaries for public tertiary students from N50,000 to N200,000 if he is re-elected in the 2027 governorship election. Multiple outlets report the pledge as part of his campaign commitments and describe it as aimed at reducing students’ financial burden.
The coverage adds some differences in context and detail. Nigerian Eye reports Eno makes the pledge during a fireside chat at the Ibom Ignite 2026 Conference in Uyo and notes the bursary increase would take effect upon his inauguration for a second term on May 29, 2027. It also links the announcement to other education and youth programmes discussed at the event.
Legit.ng and The Punch focus more tightly on the bursary promise itself, with Legit.ng adding that higher amounts could apply for specific study areas such as Medicine, Law and Engineering. Overall, the core message—an increase to N200,000 for public tertiary students if re-elected—matches across reports.
