kwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno disburses N250 million to empower over 540 individuals in Ikot Abasi Federal Constituency, fostering trade, agriculture, and MSMEs
The Akwa Ibom Empowerment Fund saw a significant boost as Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State disbursed N250 million to empower over 540 individuals within the Ikot Abasi Federal Constituency.
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This substantial financial injection is set to support various trade, agriculture, equipment support schemes, and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the region.
Governor Eno made the announcement during a Town-Square Meeting with the people of Ikot Abasi Federal Constituency on Thursday.
He explained that the gathering was convened to express profound appreciation for the overwhelming support he received from the constituency during the gubernatorial election and throughout the initial two years of his administration.
“Thank you for the massive support that you gave us during the elections. We have returned to say ‘thank you’, and not only are we saying it by mouth, we are also saying it with projects in Ikot Abasi, Mkpat Enin and Eastern Obolo LGAs,” Governor Eno stated.
He highlighted key achievements, saying, “We have opened up rural communities; we have given rural roads; we have opened up from Mkpat Enin into the Secretariat of Eastern Obolo a dual-carriage road.
These are things that have not happened before, and we have focused on the development of our rural communities. We have given water, we are building schools and hospitals.”
Beyond physical infrastructure, the Governor emphasised the direct impact of the Akwa Ibom Empowerment Fund.
“Beyond all that, we are giving physical empowerments, giving grants to farmers, traders, and entrepreneurs in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises.
We are making it possible for the child of a common man, who has no godfather or godmother, but applied through the portal to be screened and given a grant.
We are making it go round, not on party or group basis, but on the basis of our right as Akwa Ibomites.”
Governor Eno also acknowledged receipt of the constituency’s “Needs Assessment Document,” underscoring his administration’s commitment to ensuring citizens have a direct voice in shaping the state’s 2026 budget.
He concluded with a message of optimism and unity: “Believe in us. Believe in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu because the future is bright.
And, we will continue to run on our ARISE Agenda, on a united Akwa Ibom to work together because united we stand, divided we fall.
Now, we are coming together across party lines, that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Chief Godswill Akpabio, and Pastor Umo Eno in 2027, must return for their second terms in office.”
Earlier, the Secretary to the State Government, Enobong Uwah, affirmed that the town-hall meeting served as a crucial platform to bring government closer to the people and facilitate direct input for the 2026 budget formulation.
The political leader of Ikot Abasi Local Government and Managing Director of Hensek Integrated Services, Uwem Okoko, expressed gratitude to Governor Eno for personally receiving the Needs Assessment Document.
He highlighted the demand for a power sub-station as a key priority, stressing the importance of restoring Ikot Abasi’s legacy of uninterrupted electricity, reminiscent of the Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria era.
The event’s highlight was the formal presentation of cheques to the various beneficiaries of the empowerment programme, marking a tangible step in the state’s development efforts.