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.

He said, “I would like to say clearly here that whether this programme will continue or not depends on you because you are the ambassadors of this programme. You are not all totally new in business or entrepreneurship. I am not concerned about the little seed that’ll be put in your hands, but the training you’ve received.” Eno said.

“Everything you need to succeed is in your hands. For now, don’t be politicians, just be an entrepreneur. This is an opportunity for you to have a primary address. If you have a primary address, politics is secondary.”

Sharing his success story, Eno stated, “People will respect you for what you can do. This little money is a seed and if you plant it well. It will bring a mighty harvest. I remember that, in this state, I opened my hotel with just five rooms, and a few years later, we had grown exponentially

A'Ibom gives physically challenged entrepreneur, others N400m grant (punchng.com)