Governor Eno announces N1.5 billion interest-free loan for traders in the state.
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Addressing the people during the programme launch on Tuesday at Itam Market, a popular local market in Uyo, Governor Eno said the programme will provide food for the people in the rural communities. The beneficiaries, Mr Eno had said, would pay 70 per cent of the cost of the items, while the government will pay 30 per cent, including five per cent service charge to the market agent, PREMIUM TIMES
“The agent at the redemption centres will collate the vouchers, take them to Bulk Purchase Agency and they will be paid their money within 72 hours,” he said.
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