For families and communities
The support reaches traders, farmers and small business owners in an area that was long neglected. It is meant to help households earn a steadier living.
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ARISE empowerment and grants for Eastern Obolo beneficiaries
People in Eastern Obolo received several types of support, as part of a programme shared with two neighbouring LGAs.
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Key figures
1Car
2Mini buses
2ARISE N5 million MSME grants
68ARISE Equipment Support Scheme
45ARISE Traders Grant
12ARISE Farmers Grant
Ikot Abasi Federal Constituency empowerment, Ikot Abasi Local Government Council GroundEvent
4 June 2025Date grants were presented
Ikot Abasi, Mkpat Enin and Eastern OboloLGAs covered
N250 million to 540 beneficiaries across the three LGAsConstituency total
ARISE Traders Grant, ARISE Farmers Scheme, ARISE Equipment Support Scheme, ARISE 5 Million Naira MSME Grant, plus cars and mini busesSchemes used
About the programme
The ARISE empowerment and grants programme for Eastern Obolo is the Eastern Obolo share of a support package for the Ikot Abasi Federal Constituency. The constituency is made up of Ikot Abasi, Mkpat Enin and Eastern Obolo Local Government Areas.
The Akwa Ibom State Government delivered the package under Governor Umo Eno's ARISE empowerment schemes. The grants and vehicles were presented on 4 June 2025 at the Ikot Abasi Local Government Council Ground. Across the three LGAs, 540 people shared N250 million in grants, equipment and vehicles.
In Eastern Obolo, 1 car and 2 mini buses were given out, and 2 people received ARISE MSME grants of N5 million each. 68 people benefited from the ARISE Equipment Support Scheme, which provides work tools such as generators, sewing machines, hair dressing and barbing equipment. 45 people received ARISE Traders Grants and 12 received ARISE Farmers Grants.
The support is meant to help small traders, farmers, artisans and transport operators grow their work and earn more. The vehicles are expected to support local transport business. The programme forms part of the ARISE Agenda's focus on jobs and small businesses.
Who it reaches
- Traders
- Farmers
- Small business owners
- Artisans and others who received equipment
- Transport operators
People reached
45ARISE Traders GrantEastern Obolo
12ARISE Farmers GrantEastern Obolo
Impact on people and communities
For work and income
Grants and equipment give recipients capital and tools to start or grow a business. The mini buses can be put to work in local transport.
Governor Umo Eno
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