Inside Umo Eno’s ₦7.38bn Plan to Boost Women’s Enterprises in Akwa Ibom

Governor Umo Eno has launched a ₦7.38 billion cooperative support fund for women across all 369 wards of Akwa Ibom. Each ward will receive ₦20 million through registered cooperative societies to drive financial inclusion and expand grassroots businesses. The initiative uses cooperative structures and voter cards for transparent disbursement. It targets women-led micro enterprises in agriculture, food processing, retail trade and other informal sectors that often struggle to access affordable credit. This fund builds on earlier women-centred interventions under the ARISE Agenda, including modern palm-processing mills, revolving loan schemes, minibuses for female drivers and entrepreneurship training. Key stakeholders have also pledged personal contributions and public endorsement. With strict accountability measures and a focus on cooperative membership, the programme aims to strengthen household incomes, create jobs and position women as catalysts for sustainable growth in both rural and urban communities.

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