The Senator representing Cross River South Senatorial District, Asuquo Ekpenyong, has facilitated the disbursement of N100,000 grants to 400 constituents to support small businesses and boost economic activities in the district.
By Victoria Omini
The empowerment programme, organised in collaboration with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, was held in Calabar with each beneficiary receiving N100,000 to strengthen their businesses.
Speaking during the event on friday, Ekpenyong said the initiative formed part of his ongoing efforts to support entrepreneurs, particularly women and youths, across the seven local government areas of the senatorial district.
He noted that economic empowerment remained one of the most sustainable ways of promoting development and reducing poverty in communities.
According to the lawmaker, the intervention supported by SMEDAN was designed to help beneficiaries expand their small businesses, improve productivity, and create additional income streams for their families.
“This intervention is designed to help beneficiaries expand their small businesses, improve productivity, and create additional sources of income for their families and communities,” he said.
Ekpenyong also reassured constituents that the programme was one of several initiatives being planned to improve livelihoods across the district.
He disclosed that preparations were already underway for a larger empowerment programme that would reach more residents across Cross River South.
Some beneficiaries who spoke at the event commended the senator for facilitating the grant and creating opportunities for grassroots economic growth.
One of the beneficiaries, Nsa Effiom, described the intervention as timely, noting that the support would help strengthen his business and improve his livelihood.
Another beneficiary, Benedicta Itayip, thanked the lawmaker for remembering ordinary constituents and ensuring that empowerment initiatives reach people at the grassroots.
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