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4,510 Akwa Ibom students get scholarships, bursaries

4,510 Akwa Ibom students get scholarships, bursaries

The Incorporated Trustees of NNPC/MPN JV EMOIMEE Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) have awarded scholarships and bursaries to 4,510 students in secondary and tertiary institutions across its seven constituent local government areas. The beneficiaries, drawn from Eastern Obolo, Mkpat Enin, Onna, Ikot Abasi, Mbo, Eket and Esit Eket Local Government Areas of Akwa Ibom State,

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