Governor Umo Eno-led Administration in Akwa Ibom State is said to have been characterised by a clear vision for progress, people focused humanitarian projects, including building 205 houses, empowering 2000 Medium, Small and Micro entrepreneurs within the past two years.
Meflyn Anwana, Special Adviser to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State on Entrepreneurship Development, stated this in Abuja, at the weekend.
Anwana, noted that the Eno Umo-led Administratioon had taken the welfare of citizens as a major State policy via the establishment of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, while weaving the indices that had raised the human development index in Akwa Ibom.
“He 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. The Governor has also provided monthly stipends to 600 elderly persons, ensuring dignity and support in old age”, he noted.
The governor has also facilitated health insurance for 1,287 elderly and persons with disabilities (PWDs), awarded educational grants to 243 students with disabilities, and promoted inclusive education.
Anwana noted that the Governor also “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 notion that social programs are about dignity and resilience”, he added.
Governor Eno’s commitment and strategic approach to inclusive development is also evident in the way he had positioned 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.
The Governor, through the Renewed Hope Agenda initiative of President Bola Tinubu, ensured that over 27,000 Akwa Ibom people received a Conditional Cash Transfer of ₦75,000 earlier today.
“This initiative, strategically designed to lift the poorest of the poor out of poverty and reduce economic hardship, is a social investment that aligns with the humanitarian model in Akwa Ibom State.
“To rekindle hope in our people, our amiable Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, represented by the Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Mrs. Helen Eno Obareki, today flagged off the programme at the Women Development Centre amid resounding applause”
The Governor Umo Eno-led Administration laid a strong foundation in humanitarian investment, social security, and poverty alleviation that directly aligns with the Renewed Hope vision of the Federal Government.
“Under our food distribution programme, over 477,000 households have been reached. This demonstrates that our policies are not just about giving food or cash to people but about restoring dignity, driving economic empowerment, and building a state where no one is left behind.
“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”, he added.
