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Senator Launches ?500M Grant for Cross River MSMEs

8/30/2025

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Senator John Owan Enoh introduced a ?500 million grant program for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Cross River State, benefiting over 1,000 participants.
The program aims to boost economic growth and decrease dependence on government jobs, offering grants of ?100,000 to ?500,000.
Applicants will complete a one-week entrepreneurship training before receiving funds, with applications accessible online and at local councils.
Enoh stressed that the funds are intended solely for business development, not political use.

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Senator John Owan Enoh introduced a ?500 million grant program for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Cross River State, benefiting over 1,000 participants.
The program aims to boost economic growth and decrease dependence on government jobs, offering grants of ?100,000 to ?500,000.
Applicants will complete a one-week entrepreneurship training before receiving funds, with applications accessible online and at local councils.
Enoh stressed that the funds are intended solely for business development, not political use.