A’Ibom gives physically challenged entrepreneur, others N400m grant

A physically challenged entrepreneur from Akwa Ibom State, Mr Jones Okon Akpan, along with 779 others has been awarded a N400 million business grant by the State Government.

This grant was part of the Entrepreneurship Accelerator Programme initiated by state Governor, Umo Eno.

During the presentation ceremony held at the Government House Banquet Hall in Uyo, Eno who was moved by compassion directed that Akpan be provided with appropriate mobility aids and additional support.

Addressing the beneficiaries, the governor described the beneficiaries as ambassadors of the Entrepreneurship Accelerator Programme, urging them to focus on their businesses rather than getting involved in politics.