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ARISE empowerment grants and vehicles in Ika
256 people in Ika received empowerment support across farmers grants, traders grants, equipment support, a 5 million MSME grant, a car and mini buses.
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Key figures
256Total beneficiaries
56ARISE Farmers Grant
130ARISE Traders Grant
65ARISE Equipment Support Scheme
2ARISE 5 Million MSME Grant
1Car beneficiary
2Mini bus beneficiaries
ARISE grants for Abak, Etim Ekpo and Ika Federal Constituency, Abak Township Stadium, 9 March 2025Event
Over 620 beneficiaries: 6 N5 million grants, 178 farmers at N500,000, 442 traders at N150,000 to N700,000, 198 equipment packs; 15 mini buses for women driversConstituency totals
About the programme
This record covers the ARISE empowerment grants and vehicles that reached people in Ika Local Government Area. The ARISE programmes of the Akwa Ibom State Government give cash grants, work equipment and vehicles so people can start or grow a trade, a farm or a small business.
The grants for Ika were presented at the ARISE town hall meeting for the Abak, Etim Ekpo and Ika Federal Constituency. It held at the Abak Township Stadium on 9 March 2025. Across the three LGAs, more than 620 people benefited. Six received N5 million each, 178 farmers received N500,000 each, 442 traders received between N150,000 and N700,000, and 198 people received work equipment. Fifteen mini buses were also set aside for women drivers.
In Ika, 256 people are recorded as beneficiaries. 56 farmers received the ARISE Farmers Grant and 130 traders received the ARISE Traders Grant. 65 people received tools under the ARISE Equipment Support Scheme, two received the ARISE N5 million MSME Grant, one received a car and two received mini buses.
The support is expected to help small traders, farmers and artisans in Ika earn more and create work for others.
Who it reaches
- Market traders
- Farmers
- Small business owners
- Women
- People who received equipment or vehicles
People reached
256Total beneficiaries (reported total, includes breakdown)Ika
56ARISE Farmers GrantIka
130ARISE Traders GrantIka
1Car beneficiaryIka
2Mini bus beneficiariesIka
Impact on people and communities
For work and income
Grants let traders restock and farmers buy what they need for the next season. Equipment and vehicles give people tools to earn from.
Governor Umo Eno
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