The Government of Akwa Ibom has given N335 million to farmers, traders, and business people in Oron Federal Constituency. The money is meant to help small businesses, grow agriculture, and make life better for local people.
Governor Umo Eno shared this news during a town hall meeting. This meeting was held to listen to what people need and to support them with money. The goal is to grow the economy from the ground up.
Key Details of the Disbursement
Below is a table showing how the N335 million was shared:
| Category | Amount Given | Number of People Benefited |
|---|---|---|
| Farmers (ARISE Scheme) | N51 million | 108 |
| Business owners/traders | N225 million | 543 |
| Entrepreneurs | N50 million | 10 (Each got N5 million) |
| Total | N335 million | 661 |
This support was shared across five Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the Oron Federal Constituency:
- Oron
- Okobo
- Udung Uko
- Urue Offong Oruko
- Mbo
Governor Umo Eno said this project is part of the ARISE Empowerment Programme. It is meant to support those who work hard in farming and small businesses.
Why This Support Is Important
Governor Umo Eno said that helping farmers and business people is the key to growing the local economy. Giving money to people at the grassroots level helps create more jobs, better food production, and stable incomes.
He also used the meeting to gather ideas for the 2026 “People’s Budget”. This means the people can now say what they really need, and the government can plan better for them.
Other Developments Shared by the Governor
Governor Umo Eno also talked about some road and infrastructure projects:
- The 14km Airport – Nsit Atai – Okobo Road is almost done. This road has been delayed for many years but is now close to being completed.
- A new city gate project will start soon. This will be part of the Ibom Deep Seaport Project.
- A sales center is also being planned to boost trade in the region.
These projects show that the government is serious about developing both the people and infrastructure.
More Past Support from the State Government
This is not the first time the government is giving such help. Here are some examples of past support:
- In Eket LGA, the Governor gave N50 million to 500 petty traders.
- In February 2024, the government said it would give more than N5.1 billion to farmers, traders, and business owners across the entire state.
- Under the ARISE Programme, the government will:
- Give N2 billion to farmers (individuals and corporate farms).
- Give another N2 billion to verified traders across all 31 LGAs in Akwa Ibom.
This shows that the support is not just for one area, but for all parts of the state.
Benefits of This Support
Here are the main benefits of the N335 million grant:
- More jobs for young people and women
- Stronger farming system with better tools and seeds
- Support for new businesses and small traders
- Better local economy with more money in circulation
- Inclusion of rural communities in government support
Conclusion
The Akwa Ibom State Government, led by Governor Umo Eno, is working hard to support farmers and business people. Giving N335 million to people in Oron Federal Constituency is part of a big plan to boost the economy and help small businesses grow.
More help is also coming through road projects and the Ibom Deep Seaport development. This means the state is planning for both the people and the future.
With more support and listening to the people, Akwa Ibom is showing that it is serious about economic growth and better lives for everyone.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Who got the N335 million support?
Farmers, small business owners, traders, and entrepreneurs in the five LGAs of Oron Federal Constituency.
Q2: How much did each entrepreneur receive?
Each of the 10 selected entrepreneurs received N5 million.
Q3: What is the ARISE Empowerment Programme?
It is a state program started by Governor Umo Eno to help farmers and traders across Akwa Ibom.
Q4: Has the state given money before?
Yes. In February 2024, the government said it would give N5.1 billion in total across all 31 LGAs.
Q5: Are there other projects ongoing?
Yes. The 14km Airport – Okobo road is almost complete, and new projects like a city gate and sales center are starting soon.