10 Indigent UNN Students Receive N100,000 Each as Bursary Grants

In a heartfelt gesture aimed at supporting the pursuit of education among underprivileged students, an academic association within the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) has extended a helping hand to ten deserving scholars. The Association of Ezikeoba Academics (AEA) proudly announced the allocation of N100,000 bursary awards to each of these students during its inaugural meeting of 2024.

Professor Emeka Obe, the esteemed President of the AEA, emphasized the significance of education and the association's commitment to aiding those facing financial constraints. Speaking at the gathering hosted by Dr. George Ali in Nsukka, Prof. Obe reiterated the association's longstanding dedication to supporting students from Enugu Ezike in their academic pursuits at UNN.

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The bursaries, a total of N1,000,000 disbursed, aim to alleviate the financial burdens of the recipients, enabling them to focus more intently on their studies. Among the beneficiaries are Ezeja Uchenna, Okoro Kosisochukwu, and Ossai Festa, representing various departments within the university.

Prof. Obe commended the meticulous efforts of the Bursary Awards Screening Committee in selecting the most deserving candidates from a pool of over 50 applicants. He reaffirmed the association's commitment to ensuring that students from Enugu Ezike are supported in their educational journey.

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In response, Ogochukwu Abugu, President of the Association of Enugu Ezike Students at UNN, expressed profound gratitude on behalf of the beneficiaries. He underscored the transformative impact of the financial support, affirming that it would significantly contribute to the recipients' academic success.

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Ezeja Uchenna, a fourth-year Pharmacy student at UNN and one of the beneficiaries, extended heartfelt appreciation to the AEA for their generosity. He pledged to utilize the bursary effectively, promising to uphold academic excellence and avoid distractions throughout his university tenure.

This noble initiative not only highlights the spirit of community and solidarity within academic circles but also underscores the importance of collective efforts in empowering the next generation of scholars. As these students embark on their educational journey with renewed vigor, they carry with them the invaluable support of the AEA, a beacon of hope for those striving to overcome financial barriers in pursuit of knowledge.