Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has extended his grassroots economic empowerment to Kogi East Senatorial District, supporting over 1,000 youths and petty traders with motorcycles and cash assistance to boost livelihoods and small businesses.
The empowerment programme, in Ejule, Ofu Local Government Area, featured the distribution of motorcycles to youths and ₦50,000 cash support to women petty traders to improve rural transportation, strengthen small businesses and expand economic opportunities.
Speaking at the event, Governor Ododo commended the people of Ofu local government for their continued support, assuring that his administration remain committed to the development of the area and other parts of Kogi East Senatorial District.
He highlights ongoing interventions in healthcare and education, describing Ofu as an important part of the development trajectory in the state.
The Governor urged beneficiaries to make productive use of the support received, stressing that small opportunities, when properly managed, could grow into sustainable businesses and improve household incomes.
He also expressed appreciation to the people for their cooperation with security agencies, emphasising that peace and security were essential to development.
The Governor praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the economic reforms which, according to him, had strengthened the capacity of state governments to support citizens.
Earlier, the Deputy Governor, Comrade Joel Salifu commended the administration of Governor Ododo for interventions in security, infrastructure and grassroots development.
He listed projects by the state government in Ejule, including a major healthcare facility, the revitalisation of the Anyigba Road borehole, and the construction and renovation of Ofuloko Primary School, among others.
He also praised the Governor Ododo for his efforts in tacklijg the menace of insecurity particularly the recovery of ammunition and arrest of suspected criminals in Edimogo, describing the Governor as a leader whose performance speaks through tangible interventions.
Also speaking, Kogi East APC Senatorial Candidate in the 2027 general elections, Joseph Erico, commended the Governor’s commitment to grassroots empowerment, particularly the inclusion of women and youths in economic support programmes.
In a bid to support support of the intervention the state government, Ameh announced a donation of ₦50,000 each to 200 women to strengthen their petty trading businesses.
Beneficiaries expressed appreciation to the Governor and assured of their commitment to making productive use of the intervention to improve their means of livelihoods.
