By Suleiman Abubakar Rimi Uku Lafia
Vice President Kashim Shettima today launched the 8th Expanded National MSME Clinic in Cross River State, reaffirming the Tinubu administration’s commitment to bringing Federal Government support directly to entrepreneurs across the country.
At the event, the Vice President announced the disbursement of ₦250,000 unconditional grants to outstanding business owners in the state, part of ongoing nationwide efforts to strengthen small and medium-scale enterprises.
On arrival in Calabar, VP Shettima commissioned two newly acquired Bombardier CRJ1000 regional jets for Cally Air, each with a 100-seat capacity, to boost the state-owned airline’s services.
He also unveiled the refurbished Cross River State Library Complex and a state-of-the-art ICT Hub for MSMEs, designed to promote innovation, digital skills, and enterprise development.