NIGERIA, UYO – The Akwa Ibom State Government is set to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025 with a grand event and the launch of the ARISE Town Hall Meeting and Empowerment Series on Saturday, March 8th.
With the theme “Accelerate Action,” this year’s celebration kicks off at 10:00 AM at Ibom Hall, reinforcing the government’s commitment to women’s political and economic inclusion while ensuring their protection against all forms of violence.
And that’s not all! The event continues at 1:00 PM at Abak Township Stadium with the ARISE Town Hall Meeting and Empowerment Series, where His Excellency, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, will engage directly with the people.
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A statement by the commissioner for information Rt Hon. Aniekan Umanah said the massive empowerment programme’s highlights include:
N2 Billion Farmers’ Grant, N2 Billion Traders’ Grant, Business Support Grants of up to N5 Million and Equipment Support for local businesses
This is an opportunity for women, youth, traders, entrepreneurs, and community leaders to be part of a transformational experience!
“Join the movement! Be there and be empowered! The statement said. Brought to you by the Akwa Ibom State Government.”
