By Oluwaseun Nubi
Dr Obafemi Hamzat, Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, has counseled Rep. Babajimi Benson for facilitating empowerment initiatives aimed toward enhancing livelihoods and selling socio-economic growth in Ikorodu.
Hamzat gave the commendation on the Renewed Hope Mega Empowerment Programme facilitated by Benson, who represents Ikorodu Federal Constituency within the House of Representatives in Abuja.
The occasion was held on the Ikorodu Musical Village, Obafemi Awolowo Road, Ikorodu, on Tuesday.
“I commend Rep. Babajimi Benson for this laudable intervention, which demonstrates his commitment to improving the welfare of his constituents and supporting economic development at the grassroots,” Hamzat mentioned.
He urged residents to prove in giant numbers to vote within the forthcoming elections, saying sustained help would allow them to take pleasure in extra empowerment programmes and different dividends of democracy.
“I urge the people of Ikorodu to come out en masse and vote. By supporting leaders who are committed to development, you can continue to benefit from more empowerment initiatives and other dividends of democracy,” he mentioned.
Hamzat additionally urged beneficiaries to make even handed use of the gadgets and monetary help acquired to enhance their livelihoods and contribute to the event of their communities.
“To all the beneficiaries, I encourage you to make good use of what you have received. Use these items and grants to grow your businesses, improve your families’ welfare and contribute to the development of your communities,” he mentioned.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) stories that gadgets distributed on the programme included 10 transformers, 5 safety patrol automobiles, seven buses, 5 automobiles, 20 minibuses, 20 bikes and 21 electrical bikes.
Other gadgets had been 140 solar energy items, 150 freezers, 20 mills, 20 vulcanising machines, 20 grinding machines, 100 stitching machines and 20 industrial stitching machines.
The beneficiaries additionally acquired 250 3kg fuel cylinders, 450 6kg fuel cylinders and 100 12kg fuel cylinders, alongside money grants totalling N200 million.
Speaking on the constituency’s growth, Benson mentioned he and his colleague had executed a number of tasks to enhance residents’ welfare via infrastructure and different growth alternatives.
“I and my colleague have been able to achieve so many projects in Ikorodu. We can see how you voted for the President in 2023.
“Ikorodu residents have been very supportive, and this support has contributed to the lives of our people through development opportunities and better quality of life for our people,” he mentioned.
Benson mentioned a number of roads had been constructed throughout the constituency, citing the 14-kilometre Offin-Oreta Road as one of many tasks.
According to him, the street connects greater than 50 Community Development Associations (CDAs) and results in a jetty, benefiting merchants, fishermen and farmers.
He additionally counseled the native council growth areas for his or her contributions to infrastructure growth, notably the development of faculties and hospitals.
Benson urged beneficiaries to take correct care of the gadgets acquired and inspired residents to train their civic rights throughout forthcoming elections.
One of the beneficiaries, Mr Gbadebo Adenipekun, Chairman of Peace and Unity Estate, Momokekere, Ikorodu, expressed delight over the supply of a transformer serving two CDAs.
Adenipekun mentioned the group had skilled a blackout for about one yr, a state of affairs that disrupted companies and compelled some residents to relocate.
He expressed optimism that the transformer would restore electrical energy provide, revive companies and encourage residents who had left the realm to return.
Similarly, Mrs Modinat Soda,who acquired a N250,000 money grant, mentioned the monetary help would assist broaden her enterprise.
Soda thanked Benson for the intervention and urged different political leaders to emulate him by supporting small companies and empowering residents.
Earlier, Mr Aro Moshood,6y lawmaker, representing Ikorodu Constituency II, mentioned residents might see the dividends of democracy via tasks delivered within the space.“With all these, we expect good representation,” the consultant mentioned.
The Adeboruwa of Igbogbo Community, Oba Semiudeen Kasali, in his remarks, expressed satisfaction with the tasks, saying they demonstrated dedication and consistency.
“We can see the hard work of our own, and we are all happy about it.
“We had interface projects for all those that are going to represent us to ensure they win because this particular party has been consistent. We also assure them of our continued support,” he mentioned.
Also, Mr Segun Ogunlewe, former minister, expressed satisfaction with the youth representing Ikorodu and urged beneficiaries to make sure that gadgets acquired via public interventions had been correctly utilised.
Ogunlewe mentioned Ikorodu would ship 250,000 votes within the governorship election, emphasising the significance of political help within the space.
He urged residents to stay engaged within the democratic course of and train their voting rights.(NAN)
Edited by Kevin Okunzuwa
