Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has donated 335 million naira to traders, farmers and business owners in the five local government areas of Oron, Okobo, Udung Uko, Urue Offong Oruko and Mbo, as part of his commitment to support entrepreneurial and agricultural development in the state.
51 million naira went to 108 farmers from the 2 billion naira farmer’s loan, 543 business men and women got 225 million naira, while 10 entrepreneurs received 5million naira each. The Governor, who spoke at the occasion, said the presentations were done in line with his government’s policy of entrepreneurial and agricultural development.
Governor Eno who expressed delight at the progress of the 14 kilometers Airport – Nsit Atai -Okobo Road, commended the contractor, Hensek Integrated Services, for the pace of work, while using the occasion to announce that he will soon be flagging off the construction of city gate into the Ibom deep seaport project and the sales center. Commending the massive turnout at the Stadium, Governor Eno urged the people to keep faith with their representatives as the Needs documents would capture virtually the priority needs of the people of the constituency.
On her part, the Deputy Governor, Senator Akon Eyakenyi expressed appreciation for everything the Governor has done for her people and assured them that even more are on course under the ARISE Agenda. Earlier while setting the tone for the engagements, the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah had said that the government was in the area to listen and collect their needs assessment document, so it can be captured in the 2026 budget as promised by the Governor. The SSG, who particularly expressed joy over the progress at the Airport – Nsit Atai – Okobo Road, assured that it was among the 52 projects undertaken by the Governor in the area.
In their presentation, the leaders of Oron Federal Constituency, who spoke through Dr Emmanuel Ekuwem, eulogized the Governor for his strides so far and expressed appreciation to the Governor on the numerous completed and ongoing projects, while assuring him of their continued support come 2027. The stakeholders thereafter cladded the Governor in their traditional regalia of wrapper and cap, to show their appreciation for all his gestures to their people.
Government house correspondent Jane Uwa reports that highpoint of the event was the presentation of cheques and other items to the beneficiaries.