By Onomiguren Agbamu
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborewvori on Tuesday lauded the Chairman of Oshimili South local government area for his foresight and alignment with the state Governor’s MORE Agenda.
The governor, who was ably represented by his deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, stated this during the Oshimili South Local Government Area Empowerment Programme in Asaba
Speaking at the empowerment programme, Governor affirmed that his administration is committed to a citizen-centered vision and that the vision for a prosperous Delta State is a shared responsibility between the leadership and the people.
Oborewvori emphasized that sustainable development is only possible in an atmosphere of harmony.
He said, We are building a Delta where the government works for you, but we also need you to work with us by maintaining peace and protecting public assets.”
The Governor commended the Chairman of Oshimili South Local Government Council, Hon. (Dr.) Kelvin Ezenyili, for his foresight and consistency in aligning with the state’s MORE Agenda.
He noted that the empowerment programme serves as a direct catalyst for grassroots development, and brings the dividends of democracy to every nook and cranny of the state.
“As we approach the end of the year, there is no better way to celebrate the spirit of the season than by lifting our people up and providing them with the tools they need to build a sustainable future.
“Today’s exercise is a practical extension of our administration’s MORE Agenda.”
“Empowerment is not just about the items or the capital distributed today; it is about economic resilience, poverty alleviation, and human capital development.
“To the beneficiaries, view this as a seed; in a challenging economic climate, the difference between success and failure is often the discipline to manage small beginnings.”
Earlier, the Council Chairman, Hon. Ezenyili, said his administration remains committed to the upliftment of skills acquired by the youth and the promotion of small-scale businesses.
He noted that the program, especially during this festive period, is designed to help small-scale business owners needing N50,000.00 to purchase equipment or as much as N100,000.00 to restock their shops.
According to him, “Today marks another milestone of this administration as we witness a vital initiativeof the EKO Empowerment program stemmed from His Excellency’s MORE Agenda,aimed at improving the skill acquisition, job creation and poverty alleviation of theyouths in Oshimili South Local Government Area.”
“This event is a clear demonstration of this administrations unwavering commitmentto the upliftment of skills acquired by the youths and promotion of small scalebusinesses in Oshimili South Local Government Council.”
“It is an accepted truism that no society can truly grow if the most productivesegment of the population are unemployed. Financial Empowerment is therefore afoundational element for a secure and prosperous business as it provides a platformfor one to establish small scale businesses, which if well managed, provides asustainable livelihood and avenue to becoming financially independent.”
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