For families and communities
The support reaches farmers, traders and small business owners, which are the main livelihoods in Essien Udim.
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ARISE grants and equipment support in Essien Udim
ARISE support schemes in Essien Udim: Farmers Grant 107, Traders Grant 36, Equipment Support Scheme 57, N5 Million MSME Grant 2, car beneficiary 1 and mini bus beneficiaries 2.
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Key figures
107ARISE Farmers Grant
36ARISE Traders Grant
57ARISE Equipment Support Scheme
2ARISE 5 Million MSME Grant
1Car beneficiary
2Mini bus beneficiaries
ARISE Town Square Meeting for Ikot Ekpene Federal Constituency, Ikot Ekpene Township Stadium, 17 April 2025Handover event
N260 million to 655 farmers and small business owners from Ikot Ekpene, Essien Udim and Obot AkaraConstituency total
About the programme
This entry covers support given to people in Essien Udim under the ARISE grant and equipment schemes of the Akwa Ibom State Government. The schemes help farmers, traders and small business owners grow their work.
In Essien Udim, 107 people received the ARISE Farmers Grant and 36 received the ARISE Traders Grant. Another 57 received tools and machines under the ARISE Equipment Support Scheme. Two people received the N5 million MSME Grant, one person received a car and two received mini buses.
The support was handed out by Governor Umo Eno on 17 April 2025 at an ARISE Town Square Meeting at the Ikot Ekpene Township Stadium. The meeting served the Ikot Ekpene Federal Constituency, which is made up of Ikot Ekpene, Essien Udim and Obot Akara Local Government Areas. In all, 655 farmers and small business owners from the three areas shared N260 million in grants, along with equipment.
The grants and equipment are meant to help people in Essien Udim expand their farms and businesses, earn more and create jobs for others. The vehicles are expected to support transport businesses in the area. The schemes are part of the ARISE Agenda focus on rural development and support for small businesses.
Who it reaches
- Farmers
- Market women and traders
- Artisans and small business owners
- Transport operators
People reached
107ARISE Farmers GrantEssien Udim
36ARISE Traders GrantEssien Udim
1Car beneficiaryEssien Udim
2Mini bus beneficiariesEssien Udim
Impact on people and communities
For work and income
Grants and equipment give small farms and shops working capital and tools. No totals in naira are given for Essien Udim.
Governor Umo Eno
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