No less than thirty-four law graduates from Cross River Central Senatorial District enjoyed a financial boost from Senator Eteng Williams.
They were awarded a total of N8.5 million to support their Nigerian Law School enrollment for the 2025 academic session.
The grant, presented during a brief ceremony, aims to alleviate the financial challenges associated with legal education. Senator Williams emphasized that the initiative is designed to empower aspiring lawyers from the district and enhance their chances of success at the Law School.
“This support is part of our commitment to investing in education and building a future generation of legal professionals who will contribute meaningfully to society.
He said that the initiative was under his Law School Grant Scheme to financially assist law graduates from the district in law school.
Recall that in the 2024 academic year, 21 law students benefited from the scheme.
He said that with the disbursement for the 2025 academic year, the total number of beneficiaries under the Law School Grant Scheme was now 55 since its inception in 2024.
”Many students face serious financial challenges that can derail their dreams. This support is to ensure they focus on their studies, pass the bar finals in one sitting, and return to serve their people.
”Last year, we supported 21 students with N200, 000 each. This year, considering the rising cost of living, we increased the amount to N250, 000 per student.
“I urge the beneficiaries to be studious and remain prayerful, because their success will not only benefit them individually but also the larger community.
”After your graduation and you start practising, don’t forget your people and your constituency. I believe one day, you will come back to help others,” he said.
The senator also hinted that a broader local scholarship programme for postgraduate would soon commence
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Mr Tasen Egbe, a law graduate from the University of Calabar, described the grant as “almost a miracle,” given the financial strain that often accompanies law school enrollment.
”This gesture shows that we have a senator who truly believes in empowering the youth and promoting educational advancement.
“We commend him for facilitating both local and foreign scholarships for students in the senatorial district
