The Senior Special Assistant to the Kogi State Government on Youth Empowerment, Hon. Godfrey Adekoye, has again demonstrated his commitment to grassroots development by empowering residents of Lokoja Local Government Area (LGA) with cash grants and equipments.
The empowerment programme, held on Monday in Lokoja, marked the fourth initiative organised by Adekoye this year as part of efforts to improve the livelihoods of youths and other vulnerable members of society.
Under the programme, 10 youths received cash grants of N200,000 each, amounting to N2 million, to establish or expand their businesses.
In addition, a young Tiller received a tile cutting machine instrument, while a physically challenged elderly woman was presented with a grinding machine to enhance their means of livelihood and promote economic self-reliance.
Speaking at the event, Adekoye said the initiative was designed to empower beneficiaries to become self-reliant and productive members of society.
He noted that the intervention aligns with the youth empowerment agenda of the administration of Governor Ahmed Ododo and reaffirmed his commitment to supporting programmes that improve the socio-economic well-being of the people.
Adekoye said the empowerment programme was designed to further mobilise grassroots support for the continued leadership of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Ahmed Ododo in the forthcoming general elections
Adekoye urged the beneficiaries to make judicious use of the support provided, stressing that the intervention was aimed at improving their standard of living, creating employment opportunities and stimulating economic growth at the grassroots.
Presenting the cash grants and empowerment materials on behalf of Adekoye, the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmanship candidate for Lokoja LGA, Hon. Abdulrahman Hussaini, commended the governor’s aide for sustaining the empowerment programme, describing the initiative as a practical demonstration of his commitment to improving the welfare of the people.
Hussaini also praised Governor Ododo for his unwavering commitment to youth empowerment and grassroots development, noting that his administration has continued to implement people-oriented programmes that have positively impacted the lives of Kogi residents.
He expressed confidence that the people of Lokoja LGA would overwhelmingly support all APC candidates in the forthcoming local government election, expressing optimism that the party would record a landslide victory.
He advised the beneficiaries to invest the cash grants and equipment wisely to expand their businesses, achieve financial independence and improve their livelihoods.
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Mrs Habiba Umoru expressed appreciation to Adekoye for the empowerment initiative, describing it as timely and impactful.
Umoru assured that they would make judicious use of the cash grants and equipment to strengthen their businesses and improve their means of livelihood.
She also commended Governor Ododo for creating an enabling environment for youth empowerment and prayed for God’s continued guidance, protection and greater success for Adekoye in his service to the people.
