Monday January 26, 2026
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The Senator representing Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District, Senator Aniekan Bassey, has rolled out a free JAMB/Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration programme for students across the district.
The exercise is aimed at breaking financial barriers that continue to deny many brilliant but indigent students the opportunity to pursue higher education, especially at the grassroots level.
According to the Senator in a statement, the exercise will run from January 26 to February 23, 2026, with daily registration taking place between 10:00am and 4:00pm at designated centres within the district.
“Eligible candidates are expected to present their National Identification Number (NIN), O-Level results (one or two sittings), and certificate of origin. Participation is strictly reserved for students from the local government areas that make up the Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District,” the statement noted.
“This intervention is part of my broader philosophy that education remains the strongest weapon for empowerment, poverty reduction, and long-term development. I believe that no child should be denied access to tertiary education simply because of financial hardship.”
Speaking about the importance of the exercise, the Director General of Team Aniekan Bassey, Obong Godwin Awah, Ph.D, said “the exercise aligns with Governor Umo Eno’s ARISE Agenda, particularly in the areas of human capital development and youth inclusion, reinforcing a shared vision of building a productive, educated, and future-ready Akwa Ibom State.”
Obong Awah urged parents, students, community leaders, and youth groups across the senatorial district to mobilize and take full advantage of the opportunity.