Rep. Martins Esin, Member representing Oron/Mbo/Okobo/Udung Uko/Uruoffong Oruko Federal Constituency and Chairman, House Committee on Youth Development, has announced the launch of the Oro Women Investment Scheme, OWINS. The initiative aims to boost grassroots economic development by supporting women entrepreneurs across the constituency.
According to a statement issued from his office at the National Assembly Complex, “OWINS is a targeted initiative designed to strengthen grassroots economic growth across the constituency through the empowerment of women entrepreneurs.”
The First Phase of the programme is scheduled to take place in Oron on Saturday, December 7, 2025. At the event, a total of ₦20 million will be disbursed to 100 market women and small-scale traders selected from the five LGAs. The office noted that this financial support is expected to ease business challenges and encourage more women-led enterprises.
Rep. Esin added that the new scheme aligns with his broader empowerment efforts under the RIDE agenda, which covers Represent, Inspire, Develop and Empower. These include the Oro Youth Enterprise Scheme, OYES, the Oro Students Engagement and Education Development Scheme, OSEEDs, and other initiatives aimed at advancing financial inclusion in the constituency, especially for young people and women, to create sustainable growth.
The statement was signed by Mr John Ntekim, Legislative Aide and Head, Media and Public Affairs.
