Gideon Uwa Allocates N50m Grants to Young Entrepreneurs

Gideon Uwa, the Executive Chairman of Etim Ekpo Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom State, disbursed N50 million in grants to 100 young entrepreneurs across the 10 political wards of the council. This empowerment initiative was announced during a thanksgiving service on Friday at the council headquarters in Utu Etim Ekpo, celebrating the second anniversary of Uwa's administration.

Beneficiaries were selected based on a grassroots assessment to identify young entrepreneurs needing financial support. Uwa emphasized the importance of the youth in his administration and urged the recipients to use the funds judiciously to expand their businesses, aiming to boost the local economy.

He also inaugurated the Etim Ekpo Coordinating Committee of the Eekpede Initiative, which seeks to rally grassroots support for President Bola Tinubu and APC candidates for the 2027 elections. Archbishop Emmah Isong delivered a homily on gratitude, while chartered accountant Ofonmbuk Akpan advised beneficiaries on responsible fund management.

The event concluded with the presentation of cheques to selected beneficiaries, including Ezekiel Ebebe, Fidelis Innocent Peter, and Etinyene Monday James.