In a bid to ameliorate economic hardship being faced by his constituents in Cross River South Senatorial District, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong has facilitated the award of grants and distribution of essential business items to over 700 of his constituents at a workshop held on Thursday, February 22, 2024, Calabar, Cross Rivers State.
Senator Ekpenyong initiated a series of proactive measures to help alleviate financial strains being felt in communities through the disbursement of a range of business enhancement items including laptops, sewing machines, deep freezers, fridges, generators, grinding machines, and tricycles (Keke NAPEP) to 200 constituents.
Additionally, and in collaboration with SMEDAN and Trust Fund Microfinance Bank, over 500 women and young people received grants ranging from N100,000 to N200,000 for Micro and Small businesses.
The distribution efforts spanned across the seven local government areas (LGAs) that make up the Cross River Southern Senatorial District,…
Source: Leadership Newspaper
