FULL LIST: Cross River Senator Ekpenyong Facilitates $400,000 Foreign Scholarship for Constituents
This initiative, part of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) postgraduate scholarship program, will enable each recipient to receive $40,000 (N64 million) to pursue postgraduate degrees at prestigious universities in Europe and the United....
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FULL LIST: Cross River Senator Ekpenyong Facilitates $400,000 Foreign Scholarship for Constituents
In a remarkable show of commitment to education and youth development, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, representing Cross River South Senatorial District, has facilitated a $400,000 foreign scholarship for ten young Cross Riverians from his constituency.
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This initiative, part of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) postgraduate scholarship program, will enable each recipient to receive $40,000 (N64 million) to pursue postgraduate degrees at prestigious universities in Europe and the United States.
This is the second batch of scholarships championed by Senator Ekpenyong.
In the first batch, he successfully facilitated $280,000 for seven scholars who are currently enrolled in various international universities.
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Known for his dedication to empowering youth, Ekpenyong, fondly called “SUKI,” continues to make strides in supporting the educational ambitions of young Cross Riverians.
The latest scholarship beneficiaries include a range of students pursuing studies in cutting-edge fields:
– Ernest Edim, MSc Data Science, University of Salford, UK
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– Juliet Edem, MSc Biomedical Science, University of Salford, UK
– Inde Immanuella Sikile, LLM Artificial Intelligence, Digital and Cyberlaw, Edge Hill University, UK
– Egwu Sonia, MSc Project Management, Northampton University, UK
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– Umoh Anthony Effiong, MSc Sustainable Transitions, University of Aberdeen, UK
– Egwu Florence-Sarah Arong, MSc Computer Science, Maharishi International University, USA
– Eyo Victor Effiom, MSc Public Health, University of Wolverhampton, UK
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– Iyam Solomon, MRes (MPhil) Tropical Health and Infectious Disease Research, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, UK
– Asuquo Utang Edet, LLM International Business and Commercial Law, Anglia Ruskin University, UK
– Edem Umoh Bassey, MSc Renewable Energy Engineering, Kingston University, London
Reflecting on the impact of the scholarships, Senator Ekpenyong echoed Nelson Mandela’s famous quote, “Education is the most powerful tool you can use to change the world.”
He expressed his dedication to providing the younger generation with the skills needed to excel in modern, high-demand fields. “On graduation, these youths will be empowered to become thought leaders in their respective domains,” he added.
The diverse range of fields chosen by the scholarship recipients—spanning data science, public health, and renewable energy—underscores the Senator’s commitment to equipping Cross Riverians with expertise in sectors vital to both local and global markets.
Inyali Peter, Ph.D., praised the Senator’s efforts, likening these scholarships to “solid meal tickets” that will secure the beneficiaries’ futures.
“We don’t have many Cross Riverians who have delved into some of these fields which are some of the most in-demand in today’s labor market,” he noted, emphasizing the impact of the initiative.
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