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Akwa Ibom State Employment and Enterprise Scheme (AKEES)
Akwa Ibom State Employment and Enterprise Scheme (AKEES) was created on March 16, 2016 by the state governor, Governor Udom Emmanuel as part of his plans to instigate industrialization in Akwa Ibom State. The programme was immediately handed over to the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Technical Matters and Due Process, Elder Ufot Ebong for further development and coordination.

AKEES is an entrepreneurial programme created by the governor of Akwa Ibom state, Governor Udom Emmanuel with the goal of training, guiding and empowering local entrepreneurs in the state.

The programme has progressed into a full-blown entrepreneurial incubator with the capacity to train, assist and provide financial support for local startups.

At its inception in 2016, 11, 598 entrepreneurs registered for the programme.

Entry and Eligibility
Registration for the programme is free. There is no age limit nor ethnic preference. There is no academic qualification required.

The programme has produced several local businesses in the state including CashLog, CashTrack, Sunick Clothing, Orbit Studios, FocusVille, Bolland Farms, Cropex, NewsLite, Crystal Media, Courtesy Africa TV, Eni Farms, Premium Herald, Onuk Interactive, Always Fresh etc.