The disbursement, the office stated, will be carried out on a first-come, first-served basis after proper verification of applicants.
By TheInvestigatorÂ
The Cross River State Government has announced the release of N500,000 as an educational support intervention for students of Echumofana Ward studying in tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
The intervention, disclosed in a public notice dated May 29, 2026, was issued by the Office of the Special Assistant to the Governor on Students’ Orientation (SAGSO), headed by Dr Afufu Anthony Ogar-Ogabor.
According to the notice, the support fund is aimed at assisting students from the ward with educational expenses, as beneficiaries are expected to receive between N5,000 and N10,000 each, depending on the number of qualified applicants.
The disbursement, the office stated, will be carried out on a first-come, first-served basis after proper verification of applicants.
To ensure a smooth collation, verification, and disbursement process, a committee has been constituted with Hon. Ogar Emmanuel Oko served as Chairman, Comrade Anthony Onah as Member, and Ohobu Paul Ogwihi as Secretary.
Applicants seeking to benefit from the intervention are required to present evidence of studentship or valid school identification, certificate of origin, admission letter, and other relevant documents that may be requested during verification.
The committee has been directed to complete the disbursement exercise within seven working days from the date of publication.
The office also expressed appreciation to the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, for what it described as his commitment to supporting students and advancing educational development in the state.
Special commendation was equally extended to Professor Francisca Bassey, Vice Chancellor of the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) and Founder of the Forum of Past/Present Union Leaders Worldwide, for her continued support and mentorship to students.
The initiative is expected to provide relief to many students facing financial challenges amid the rising cost of tertiary education in the country.
