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Engr. George Abang Announces Successful Beneficiaries of Abon Abang Foundation Back-to-School Scheme




Engr. George Ndifon Abang, through his Abon Abang Foundation, has announced the list of successful candidates for the Foundation’s Back-to-School Scheme, aimed at supporting deserving students in their pursuit of higher education.

The scheme, which spans Obubra and Etung Local Government Areas, covers a broad range of disciplines including Medicine, Law, Engineering, Social Sciences, and the Humanities, reflecting the Foundation’s commitment to human capacity development and community upliftment through education.

According to the Coordinator of the Foundation, Elvis Okorn Jnr., FCAI, successful candidates are advised to contact the Foundation Secretariat for further information and mobilization through 08066456818.

Below is the breakdown of selected candidates across various wards:

SECTION A – OBUBRA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

ABABENE WARD

1. Obia Hope Jonah – Public Health (M.Sc.), University of Port Harcourt

2. Ebon John Emmanuel – Soil Science (B.Sc.), University of Calabar

3. Erong Samuel Oyama – Computer Science, University of Cross River State


APIAPUM WARD

1. Nnyen Adomi – International Affairs (M.Sc.), University of Calabar

2. Adomi Idadama Anderson – Nursing Science (B.Sc.), University of Calabar

3. Oyom Moyeng Odong – Health Information Technology, College of Health Technology

OFODUA WARD

1. Obem Joy Enang – Animal Biology, University of Cross River State

2. Abeng Etaba Linus – Statistics (M.Sc.), University of Cross River State

3. Oyama Prince Michael – Accountancy (M.Sc.), Admiralty University, Delta


OFUMBONGHA-YALA WARD

1. Ibingha Godswill Okorn – Economics, University of Calabar

2. Ayang Ambrose Ambrose – Microbiology (M.Sc.), University of Cross River State

3. Ojong Prosper Ogar – Business Administration


OFAT WARD

1. Ekoro Peculiar Francis – Mass Communication, University of Cross River State

2. Abeng Abeng James – Statistics (M.Sc.), University of Nigeria, Nsukka

3. Ovat Ultimate Peter – Engineering Technology, University of Calabar


OCHON WARD

1. Ohoro Peter Oyi – Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Calabar

2. Onoh Oyama Felix – Civil Engineering, University of Cross River State

3. Ovat Rachel Joseph – Microbiology, University of Calabar


OSOPONG I WARD

1. Nfam Genesis Simon – Health Education & Promotion (M.Ed.), University of Calabar

2. Mfam Bernard Irek – Radiography (B.Sc.), University of Calabar

3. Umezulike Desmond Chukwuemeka – Public Health (M.Sc.), University of Calabar


OSOPONG II WARD


1. Onoh Okorn T. – Radiography (B.Sc.), University of Calabar

2. Anigor Abigail Best – Community Health Extension, College of Health Technology

3. Blessing Eteng Ujong – Nursing Science & Midwifery, College of Nursing Science and Midwifery


OVONOM WARD

1. Obaji Ameachi John – Law (LL.M.), University of Port Harcourt

2. Eko Favour Ferdinand – Science Laboratory Technology, University of Calabar

3. Deborah Daniel – Information Management, College of Health Technology


OBUBRA URBAN WARD

1. Oyama Victor Okpa – Mechanical Engineering, University of Cross River State

2. Blessing Uwuyip Ojing – Civil Engineering (B.Eng.)

3. Blessing Kempson Ofutet – Broadcasting, University of Cross River State


IYAMI WARD

1. Okem Kieriman Jacob – Medical Laboratory Technology, College of Health Technology

2. Iwang Gift John – Mass Communication, Heritage Polytechnic

3. Ovat Rita Ayon – Medical Laboratory Technology, College of Health Technology


SECTION B: ETUNG LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA


ABIA WARD

1. Charles Tiku Ekuri – Radiography (B.Sc.), University of Calabar

2. Agbor Itirha Odey – Nursing Science (B.Sc.), University of Calabar

3. David Egbe – Microbiology (Ph.D.), University of Calabar


AGBORKIM WARD


1. Atin Festus Assam – Electrical Engineering (M.Sc.), University of Cross River State

2. Maru Oku – Nursing Science, School of Nursing, Calabar

3. Ojong Deborah Akinne – Sociology (B.Sc.), University of Calabar


AJASSOR WARD

1. Okpon Walter O. – Electrical Engineering (Ph.D.), University of Cross River State

2. Divine Nnyen Tabi – Law (LL.B.), University of Calabar

3. Eteng Felicity Ekip – Biology Education (B.Ed.), University of Education and Entrepreneurship, Akamkpa


ABIJANG WARD

1. Agbor Marshall Agu – Social Work & Community Development (M.Sc.), University of Calabar

2. Mfongang Herilyn Mbaeno – Geology (B.Sc.), University of Calabar

3. Agbor Favour Nse – Microbiology (B.Sc.), University of Cross River State


BENDEGHE EKEIM WARD

1. Ojong Manyo Ejor – History & International Studies (Ph.D.), University of Calabar

2. Godswill Asu Ogar – Civil Engineering (B.Eng.), University of Cross River State

3. Naomi Charles Mgbe – Public Administration (B.Sc.), University of Calabar


ETOMI WARD

1. Benedict Ojong Agbor – Environmental Protection Management (Ph.D.), University of Calabar

2. Cyril Echija Abang – Computer Science (B.Sc.), University of Cross River State

3. Patrick Nse-Ari Agbor – Business Administration (B.Sc.), Caritas University, Enugu


EFFRAYA WARD

1. Etuk Angela Ogaenya – Nutrition & Food Science (Ph.D.), University of Calabar

2. Tabe Loveth Manyo – Pharmacy Department, Favor School of Health

3. Ayuk Osang Mbeh – Microbiology (B.Sc.), University of Cross River State


NSOFANG WARD

1. Sunday Divine Ntima – Computer Engineering (B.Eng.), Madonna University

2. Victory Ntui Manyo – Human Anatomy, University of Cross River State

3. Ntui Obase Ewu – Environmental Education (M.Ed.), University of Calabar


MKPOT WARD

1. Ogar Gift Ekip – Mass Communication, Heritage Polytechnic

2. Richard Okongor – Pure Analytical Chemistry (M.Sc.), University of Calabar

3. Okaba B. Purity – Human Kinetics (B.Sc.), University of Education and Entrepreneurship


ITAKA WARD

1. Emmanuel Etta Ndum – Fine & Applied Arts (B.A.), University of Calabar

2. Njang Nathan Kaeturi – Medical Laboratory Science (B.Sc.), University of Cross River State

3. Asira Emmanuel Ekubnse – Childhood Education (B.Ed.), University of Cross River State

The Abon Abang Foundation, through this scholarship programme, continues to reaffirm its dedication to building a future driven by education, opportunity, and social responsibility across Cross River communities.


You can reach out to 

Elvis Okorn Jnr, FCAI

Coordinator, Abon Abang Foundation

08066456818 for further information

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