The programme is expected to continue next year
By James Akan
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Published on July 15, 2026
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2 min read
A renowned Engineer and businessman, Engr. (Dr) Emem Coffie has described human capital investment as key to the rapid progress and prosperity of the Akwa Ibom people, both at home and in the diaspora.
Engr Coffie, a fellow of professional engineering bodies in Nigeria and internationally, made the remarks yesterday at the sidelines of the scholarship screening process facilitated by him for candidates of Interim Joint Matriculation Examination (IJMB) in Southern Atlantic University, Uyo, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki and University of Cross River State, Calabar.
At the event, which was held at the premises of Southern Atlantic University, Uyo, Engr Coffie highlighted that he was motivated to raise a generation of Youths that will not only add value to the state and country but will further groom the future generation of citizens for a better society.
According to Engr Coffie, who is also the founder of a popular NGO, JC Vangurad Development Foundation, “This programme is designed to be an annual event for qualified candidates, and I sincerely wish to encourage beneficiaries to study hard in order to achieve remarkable success in their chosen field of study.”
Some of the beneficiaries, who spoke with our correspondent at the venue, expressed deep-seated gratitude to the philanthropist for his kind gesture, stressing that he has provided them with a rare opportunity to improve their fortunes in life.
Our correspondent reports that 3,000 brilliant youths are targeted to benefit from the scholarship programme. Phase one has many beneficiaries, while the selection of candidates for phase two is ongoing till the end of July.
The programme is expected to continue next year.
