The Cross River State Microfinance and Enterprise Development Agency, CRSMEDA, has announced the official commencement of applications for Phase 2 of the People First Retiree Entrepreneurship Development Initiative, REDI. The programme is aimed at retired civil servants in Cross River State and seeks to support them in starting and growing small businesses after leaving public service.
The initiative is being implemented under the leadership of Governor Prince Bassey Otu and aligns with the administration’s People First mandate. Cross River REDI Phase 2 programme is structured to help retirees move into the MSME sector by offering business training, guidance, and clear financial planning options that can support long term sustainability.
The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of CRSMEDA, Great Ogban, said retirement should be seen as a new opportunity rather than an end. Retirement should not be the end of one’s contribution to the economy, but rather a new chapter of impact. Through REDI, the state government is ensuring that the wealth of experience held by retirees is harnessed to drive inclusive enterprise growth across the state.
CRSMEDA REDI programme targets retirees willing to remain economically active and contribute to local enterprise development across the state.
Only Retirees are eligible to apply, and the deadline for applications is on the 16th of February, 2026.
To apply, eligible retirees are invited to register online via the official REDI application form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdz_rgOPxxCvReUZSSJSKcrio6sFERgz3wtKCPDph-he7qV_w/viewform
