In order to alleviate poverty level in the state particularly among the people at the grassroots, the House of Representatives’ Member representing Ibadan South East/North East Federal constituency, Adedapo Lam-Adesina has presented ‘keke marwa’, ‘okadas’ and other items worth over 30 million naira to the people across his constituency.

The items which included 17 tricycles, 40 motorcycles, 110 cassava grinding machines and 146 sewing machines were distributed among 313 beneficiaries. He also presented cheques to 10 trainers at the event held within the premises of Ibadan North East Local Government, Iwo Road, Ibadan on Thursday.

Hon. Adedapo Lam-Adesina, while addressing the press at the event said that the step was a way of giving back to the people and to fulfill some of the promises he made during the electioneering campaign that he was going to be a responsive and responsible representative.

He further said that the empowerment was mainly embarked upon to alleviate the level of poverty among the people, particularly at the grassroots, adding that the empowerment will go a long way in reducing the suffering degree of people in this period of economic downturn.

Hon. Dapo Lam disclosed that the empowerment scheme which cuts across communities, registered associations, youth organizations as well as artisans was in line with the progressive agenda of his party, All Progressives Congress (APC). He added that this was just first phase of his programmes, he promised that the second phase which will include barbing, hairdressing and some other vocations would soon take off.

He charged the beneficiaries not to attempt to sell the equipments and items because he has put a monitoring team in place to ensure effective and efficient utilization of the equipment. He therefore, urged them to ensure they use them to better their lives.

The First phase of the Scheme with emphasis on Entrepreneurship commenced months ago with Rigorous in-house training at the Honourable Members’ two constituency offices and practical sessions at designated offices of trainers from the Nigerian Union of Tailors (NUT), National Society of Professional Tailors (NSPT), Amalgamated Commercial Motorcycle Riders and Owners Association of Nigeria (ACOMORAN), National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and Pepper and Corn Millers Grinding Association (PCMGA).

The Thursday tagged ‘Omo Oloore Empowerment Scheme 2016’ was attended by leaders of the party including Prince Akinkanye, APC Chairman, Oyo South Senatorial District, Chief Ayo Eniade, Mrs. Williams, state Women Leader, Mufutau Adisa, Hon. Lekan Afuye, Caretaker Chairman, Ibadan North East Local Government and other prominent people in the party in the state.

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