About 342 students from 15 higher institutions, which included final-year students, professionals, and students with special needs, were all given scholarships. Also, 20 sets of dual desks for 10 schools in Onna Council, Akwa Ibom, were distributed.
At the programme, the Executive Chairman, the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Anietie Etuk, Executive Chairman, Onna Council, Iniabasi Ekanem, and a representative of the paramount ruler of Onna, Robinson Inyang, and Village Head of Ikwe, were present. Etuk noted that quality education helps to shape children’s future, creating a supportive and conducive learning environment for them to pave the way for a better life. He added that educational drive, such as this, enlightens students and encourages them to perform better.
On his part, Ekanem said financial stability comes with a strong educational background, stressing that the scholarships are needed, as it offers the much-needed support to the students to develop their skill sets and excel in life.
As a part of efforts to strengthen education and other social values in its host communities, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Exploration and Production (NNPC E&P) and Natural Oilfield Services Limited (NOSL), recently embarked on a scholarship initiative in Akwa Ibom state.
342 students from 15 higher institutions, which included final-year students, professionals, and students with special needs, were all given scholarships to ease their education. Also, 20 sets of dual desks for ten schools in Onna LGA, Akwa Ibom, were distributed.
At the programme, the Executive Chairman, State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Akwa Ibom State, Anietie Etuk, Executive Chairman, Onna LGA, Iniabasi Ekanem and a representative of the Paramount Ruler of Onna, Chief Robinson Inyang, Village Head of Ikwe, were present. Etuk noted that quality education helps to shape children’s future and creating a supportive and conducive learning environment for them will pave the way for a better life. He added that educational drive such as this, enlightens students and encourages them to perform better.
On his part, Ekanem said financial stability comes with a strong educational background and the scholarships are needed as it offers much-needed support to the students to develop their skill sets and excel in life.
Base Manager, NOSL, Ubong Etti, noted that students are the leaders and workforce of tomorrow and nurturing their knowledge through good education will help their communities in the long run. He added that providing access to quality education is significant to unlocking newer opportunities, giving students the requisite confidence, which helps broaden their horizons.
NNPC E&P and NOSL have continued to bridge the learning gap in host communities by encouraging students with scholarships. In the quest to create sustainable communities, both companies strive to demonstrate their commitment to providing a holistic educational environment.
