The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has so far, released the conditional transfer of N75,000 for each of 27,000 persons from across the communities in the state as part of his empowerment programme.

Meflyn Anwana, the aide to the Governor on Entrepreneurship Development, stated in a Saturday statement that the initiative was strategically designed to lift the poorest of the poor out of poverty and reduce economic hardship in the state.

Noting that the gesture aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda initiative of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, she observed that it is a social investment that fits within the humanitarian model in Akwa Ibom State.

She added that Governor Umo Eno praised President Tinubu for the initiative and for ensuring that Akwa Ibom people benefit from the programme, while reaffirming his commitment to partnering with the Federal Government to support vulnerable citizens, especially through the implementation of the ARISE Agenda.

She further stated that the Umo Eno-led administration has established a strong foundation in humanitarian investment, social security, and poverty alleviation that directly aligns with the Renewed Hope vision of the Federal Government.

Under the food distribution programme, she revealed that over 477,000 households have been reached. This demonstrates that policies are not just about providing food or cash to people but about restoring dignity, fostering economic empowerment, and creating a state where no one is left behind.

She added: “The synergy between the state and the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) is clearly pivotal to ensuring the seamless and transparent implementation of this initiative.

“It is also imperative to ensure that, for the sustainability of this intervention, all hands must be on deck. Therefore, I call on corporate bodies, development partners, and philanthropic Nigerians to align and support the programme—because the government cannot do it alone.” Nigerian Airways plane models

She thereby urged beneficiaries to use the support wisely by investing in their small businesses. She disclosed that the government has delivered 205 ARISE Compassionate Homes to the most vulnerable and has rolled out equipment support to over 2,000 MSMEs, thereby boosting local entrepreneurship.

She further stated that the Governor has also provided monthly stipends to 600 elderly persons, ensuring dignity and support in old age. He has facilitated health insurance for 1,287 elderly and persons with disabilities (PWDs), awarded educational grants to 243 students with disabilities, and promoted inclusive education.

Also, Governor Eno has supported entrepreneurs with ₦750,000 and ₦5,000,000 respectively to foster economic independence and stimulate the business ecosystem. He has issued ₦50,000 grants to youths, empowering the youth demographic, as well as reached 477,000 households through food distribution—reinforcing the idea that social programmes are about dignity and resilience.

“Governor Eno’s commitment and strategic approach to inclusive development is becoming evident, thereby positioning Akwa Ibom as a leader in humanitarian governance and social security in Nigeria. Today, that proactive stance inspires the confidence we now experience through the Renewed Hope Social Security Program of the President Tinubu-led administration. For us in Akwa Ibom, this is not just a program but a reliable and inclusive pathway to sustainable growth and empowerment,” she added.