Following the success of its inaugural phase, the Cross River State Microfinance and Enterprise Development Agency (CRSMEDA) is proud to announce the official commencement of Phase 2 of the People First Retiree Entrepreneurship Development Initiative (REDI).
Under the visionary leadership of His Excellency, Sen. Prince Bassey Otu, the Executive Governor of Cross River State, this initiative is designed to transition retired civil servants from years of dedicated public service into active participants in the state’s vibrant MSME sector. REDI Phase 2 aligns with the administration’s People First mandate by providing retirees with the tools, training, and financial roadmaps necessary to build sustainable businesses.
“Retirement should not be the end of one’s contribution to the economy, but rather a new chapter of impact,” said Great Ogban, Director-General/CEO of CRSMEDA. “Through REDI, we are ensuring that the wealth of experience held by our retirees is harnessed to drive inclusive enterprise growth across the state”.
Eligible retirees are invited to register online via bit.ly/MEDAREDI2
The deadline for applications is on the 16th of February, 2026.
