The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, has disbursed a total of ₦10 million as bursary support to 100 students from Ikom Local Government Area.
The bursary presentation ceremony, held at the Speaker’s residence in Nde, was performed on his behalf by his Chief of Staff, Hon. Anakan Ndoma. The event attracted students, parents, community leaders, and party stakeholders.
Speaking at the event, Hon. Ndoma conveyed the Speaker’s commitment to education and youth development, describing the bursary scheme as a deliberate effort to ease the financial burden on students and their families while encouraging academic excellence.
He urged the beneficiaries to remain focused, disciplined, and committed to their studies, stressing that the intervention was an investment in their future and the development of Ikom Local Government Area.
Chairman of the occasion, Hon. Asinya Ntan, commended the Speaker for his sustained support for human capital development, noting that the initiative reflects responsive and people-oriented leadership.
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Atep Godiva, President of the National Association of Ikom Students Worldwide (NAIS-WW), expressed profound gratitude to the Speaker for the gesture, describing the bursary as timely and impactful, especially given the rising cost of education.
Matthew Okache
Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker
05/01/2026
