The Late Engr. J. U. Akueme Family Releases List of Bursary Beneficiaries from St. Joseph Nursery and Primary School, Ukana
The Late Engr. J. U. Akueme Family Releases List of Bursary Beneficiaries from St. Joseph Nursery and Primary School, Ukana
The family of the late Engr. John Udenna Akueme (J. U. Akueme) has officially released the list of successful beneficiaries selected under the J. U. Akueme Memorial Project, an initiative established to honour the enduring legacy of their late father through meaningful investments in education and community development.
The memorial project was launched with a series of outreach visits to schools across Ukana, where educational materials were distributed to pupils as part of the family’s commitment to supporting learning and encouraging academic excellence. As the project progressed, the family identified deserving pupils from St. Joseph Nursery and Primary School, Ukana, who have now been selected to receive full payment of their school fees for the upcoming academic term.
According to the Akueme family, the bursary awards will be formally presented during the Maurice Akueme Foundation Bursary and Awards Ceremony 2026. The event is designed not only to celebrate the beneficiaries but also to inspire young learners to pursue excellence in their education while preserving the values of hard work, integrity, and service exemplified by the late Engr. Akueme.
Parents and guardians of all selected beneficiaries are kindly requested to attend the presentation ceremony with their children to receive the bursary awards.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, 8 August 2026
Venue: CWO Hall, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ukana
Time: 12:00 noon
The Akueme family encourages all invited beneficiaries to arrive on time to ensure a smooth and successful presentation ceremony.
The late Engr. John Udenna Akueme, who was born in 1932 and passed away in 1996, is fondly remembered as a distinguished community leader, family man, and advocate for education and human development. More than three decades after his passing, his legacy continues to inspire hope and transform lives through initiatives that promote learning and create opportunities for young people.
Members of the Umuozolu community in Ukana describe Engr. Akueme as a man whose impact remains evident in the lives of his wife, children, extended family, and the many people who benefited from his generosity and leadership. Through the J. U. Akueme Memorial Project, his family continues to uphold his vision by investing in the education of future generations, ensuring that his legacy of compassion, service, and community development lives on.
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