Bassey Akiba Foundation Presents ₦20m Tertiary Education Support

Bassey Akiba Foundation Disburses ₦20m Tertiary Education Support to Students

The Member representing Calabar Municipality/Odukpani Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives and Founder of the Bassey Akiba Foundation, Rep. Bassey Akiba, has presented a ₦20 million cheque to beneficiaries of the Foundation’s 2025/2026 Tertiary Institution Educational Support Programme.

The intervention is aimed at supporting students facing financial challenges in pursuing their tertiary education.

Bassey Akiba Foundation Supports Students

For the beneficiaries, the educational support represents more than financial assistance, providing relief to families and helping students continue their academic journeys despite the rising cost of education.

The initiative demonstrates the Foundation’s commitment to supporting education and empowering young people through access to learning opportunities.

At a time when tuition, accommodation, learning materials and other educational expenses continue to place significant financial pressure on families, the ₦20 million intervention is expected to ease some of the burdens faced by beneficiaries.

Investment in Education and Future Generations

Rep. Bassey Akiba said the intervention reflects the importance of investing in people and creating opportunities for young Nigerians to achieve their educational aspirations.

Through the programme, the Bassey Akiba Foundation is supporting students who might otherwise struggle to meet the financial demands associated with tertiary education.

The initiative also underscores the belief that education remains an important pathway to personal development, economic empowerment and community transformation.

For the beneficiaries, the ₦20 million educational support represents renewed hope and an opportunity to remain focused on their academic goals.

₦20 million presented.
Dreams rekindled.
Burdens eased.
Futures empowered.