South-East Leaders Urge Region To Embrace Federal Government’s Intervention Initiatives

South-East Leaders Urge Region To Embrace Federal Government’s Intervention Initiatives

The people of the South East have been urged not to overlook federal intervention programs aimed at alleviating economic hardships……CONTINUE READING

Eze Godfrey Onwuka, the traditional ruler of Umutowe in Umuahia South LGA, made this call during a sensitization event organized by the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation in Umuahia. He highlighted key programs such as student loans, the Compressed Natural Gas Initiative, and micro and small business loans, emphasizing that these opportunities should not be left for other regions to benefit from alone.

Eze Onwuka stressed that residents of Abia State and the broader South East must seize these advantages offered by the federal government. He called for collaboration between the National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the Abia State Orientation Agency to promote these initiatives in both rural and urban areas, aiming to change perceptions among the community.

“Our people must start participating in these programs now. If they do not engage, we risk losing out,” the traditional ruler cautioned.

Additionally, former Abia State House of Assembly member Jerry Uzosike criticized universities in the South East for their lack of effort in raising awareness and updating student data for the student loan scheme. He pointed out that the loan initiative was created to help ease the financial burden caused by the removal of fuel subsidies on families.