By Stephen Adeleye.
In a grand celebration that doubled as a massive empowerment drive, Honourable Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Chief Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris (MAAI), marked his birthday with impactful initiatives transforming lives in Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The festivities kicked off with the commissioning of six solar-powered motorized boreholes across communities, ensuring sustainable access to clean water and easing burdens on residents.
The solar-powered boreholes is to ensure sustainability and uninterrupted access to potable water, are aimed at improving public health, supporting household needs, and easing the daily burden on residents, particularly women and children.
The commissioning was widely applauded by community leaders as a critical and long-lasting intervention that reflects responsive and people-centered leadership.
The water projects followed the inauguration of the Tinubu/Ododo 2027 Continuity Support Group by Chief MAAI.
The Commissioner reaffirmed his steadfast loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, the Executive Governor of Kogi State.
The event drew dignitaries from all walks of life, including royal fathers, APC party executives, political stakeholders, religious leaders, community leaders, party faithful, associates, and friends of the celebrant.
In addition to the ward-based cash empowerment, Chief MAAI rolled out a broad spectrum of empowerment initiatives cutting across entrepreneurship, party strengthening, women inclusion, and humanitarian support:
This was followed by a far-reaching Mega Empowerment Programme, where hundreds received ₦50,000 each to boost small-scale economic activities.
₦250,000 each to 35 business entrepreneurs in Yagba East to boost small and medium-scale enterprises.
₦15 million to APC Party Executives at the Ward and Local Government levels, ₦1 million each to five (5) APC Women Leaders totaling ₦5 million in recognition of their commitment and leadership.
One bus donated to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Yagba East Chapter.
Four cars presented to loyal party stakeholders, 10 motorcycles to enhance grassroots mobilization, as well as 10 deep freezers, 10 generators, 10 hair dryers, 10 clippers, and 10 branding machines.
The beneficiaries, carefully drawn from grassroots supporters, artisans, traders, youths, and vulnerable individuals, received the cash support to stimulate small-scale economic activities and improve household livelihoods.
The event also saw the inauguration of the Tinubu/Ododo 2027 Continuity Support Group, showcasing loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo FCA.
Dignitaries praised Chief Idris for combining infrastructure, economic empowerment, and social welfare in his celebrations.
The inauguration of the Tinubu/Ododo 2027 Continuity Support Group formed a strong political statement, signaling robust grassroots endorsement for the continuity of the progressive leadership and reform agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo FCA.
Stakeholders at the event described Chief Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris FCA as a leader whose celebrations consistently translate into tangible benefits for the people—combining infrastructure development, economic empowerment, party unity, and social welfare.
The occasion stood not merely as a birthday celebration, but as a strategic convergence of service, loyalty, and sustainable development, further solidifying Chief Mukadam Asiwaju Asiru Idris’ standing as a dependable pillar of progress in Kogi State.
