….. Presents Cash Grants For 200 Beneficiaries
By Onomiguren Agbamu
As part of cushioning the effect of hardship, the member representing Ndokwa East and a Deputy majority whip, Delta State House of Assembly, Hon Prince Emeke Osamuta, flagged off the 1st edition of empowerment programme for 200 beneficiaries to uplift and improve socio-economic activities and living standard of his constituency.
The empowerment programme theme; “Building Sustainable Livelihood for Petty Traders and Youths”,
was well attended by community youths, and leaders of Ndokwa Nation.
Speaking at the event, Hon. Osamuta, disclosed that, the gesture is in fulfillment of his electioneering promises and in line with the MORE agenda mantra of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.
Osamuta, commended them for believing in him and the PDP-led administration in the state, especially for their support and patience.
The lawmaker empathized with the people on the challenges faced as a result of the recent increase in the prices of petroleum products by the federal government, and assured that the state government is doing all it could to reduce the pains on Deltans.
The lawmaker emphasized that the programme as a “Social Investment Scheme”, said beneficiaries were randomly selected across the ten federal electoral wards in Ndokwa East, and urged them to make judicious use of the cash grants to boost their petty trades.
While paying glowing tributes to the Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori and the Speaker of the State Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Guwor for their encouragement, Osamuta thanked leaders across the constituency for their unwavering support.
The Member Representing Ndokwa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon Nnamdi Ezechi in his remarks, stressed that the times are hard and urged the people to appreciate other efforts to uplift their wellbeing no matter how little.
The Federal Lawmaker who described Prince Osamuta as younger brother and colleague, commended him for making the constituents proud.
The Member Representing Ndokwa Nation in DESOPADEC, Dr Charles Olise, a former Commissioner in Delta State, Omordi George Ugboma, the Chairman of Ndokwa East local government, Chief Vincent Osilonya and others, in their goodwill messages appreciated Hon Osamuta for reaching out to the people, saying that Ndokwa East never had it so good in terms of representation, oversight assignments and contribution to debates on the floor of the State House of Assembly.
The Leaders assured constituents that they would continue to enjoy the dividends of democracy under PDP administration and urged the people to believe in the party.
They said reaching out to the people particularly the vulnerable in the society is key in democratic governance and commended Osamuta for the financial assistance to constituents.
Some of the beneficiaries who spoke thanked the Lawmaker for giving out from the little he has to improve the businesses and wellbeing of others, and prayed God grant him the wherewithal to make more success in his political career and journey of life.
The high point of the event is presentation of the cash gifts to the beneficiaries.
