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Ogun Lawmaker, Afuape Empowers Abeokuta South Constituents With Buses, Tricycles, Motorcycles, Business Tools

The member representing Abeokuta South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Afolabi Afuape, has distributed business equipment and other support items to constituents as part of efforts to promote self-employment and strengthen grassroots economic activities in the constituency.

The empowerment programme, which was the third edition, was held on Monday at the Alake Palace in Abeokuta, Ogun State, with beneficiaries drawn from different sectors, including youths, market women, traders, artisans, students, Community Development Associations and trade groups.

Among the items distributed were buses, tricycles, motorcycles, medium-sized refrigerators, sewing machines, grinding machines, make-up boxes and school bags.

The programme also featured recognition of outstanding students, with certificates of excellence presented to students who distinguished themselves academically.

According to information from the organisers, students in the Arts and Science departments who emerged first, second and third among more than 3,000 participants were recognised for their performance.

Some Community Development Associations that met the specified requirements also received support, while local trade unions were included among the beneficiaries.

The event attracted market women leaders, popularly known as Iyaloja, representatives of the Egba Traditional Council, political stakeholders and other residents from across the federal constituency.

Students who participated in the Afoo Summer Coaching Classes also received cash gifts during the programme.

Afuape said the empowerment initiative was designed to provide beneficiaries with practical tools that could enable them to start new businesses or strengthen existing ventures.

He said the intervention was also intended to encourage self-reliance, create employment opportunities and stimulate economic activities at the grassroots.

The lawmaker described Monday’s programme as the third edition of the empowerment scheme, which has featured different forms of support for residents of the constituency.

Afuape had previously organised empowerment programmes involving cash and business equipment for constituents. In May 2025, for instance, reports indicated that hundreds of beneficiaries received cash and various tools, including motorcycles, sewing machines, refrigerators, grinding machines and other equipment.

Beyond the empowerment activities, the gathering also assumed a political dimension as supporters of the lawmaker used the occasion to mobilise support for his bid to return to the House of Representatives in 2027.

Afuape has previously expressed his intention to seek another term in the National Assembly, saying his ambition would ultimately be determined by the people. He subsequently secured the APC ticket for the Abeokuta South Federal Constituency seat after a competitive party primary. Reports showed that he polled 12,633 votes across the constituency’s 15 wards to defeat four challengers, with his closest rival scoring 760 votes.

At Monday’s event, APC members and supporters called for continued support for the lawmaker ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Afuape also urged residents to participate in the electoral process and called on his supporters to back President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC’s governorship candidate in Ogun State, Senator Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi.

The lawmaker has previously campaigned for continued support for Tinubu ahead of 2027, urging APC members and eligible voters to participate in registration and other electoral processes.

The latest empowerment programme therefore combined constituency support activities with political mobilisation as preparations for the 2027 elections gather momentum in Ogun State.

https://platformtimes.com.ng/ogun-lawmaker-afuape-empowers-abeokuta-south-constituents-with-buses-tricycles-motorcycles-business-tools/

Cassava stem receivers won’t like this

Giving back is very importanta when seeking re-election abi noor be so?
Just thinking out loud

Commendable. Even though it is the people's funds that he's using, but nice to see someone use the funds for whom it was meant for.

Good. Election don reach, fear of losing don dey catch Dem. Make people chop their money small.

....Well that's good of to give to his constituent.... I can remember the time a wife of a particular governor did her empowerment, you won't be able to see the ground, everywhere was packed with sewing machines, motorcycles, fridges and freezers, generators, grinding machines, fertilizers and so on... people were happy, the wife of the governor came late while many people were under the harsh afternoon sun,well their expectation was they sha go receive something... She spoke for few minutes and gave out 2 empowerment stuff from each of what was on on ground,after that,she jumped into her car fiam away...then wat next, some people having armed police-men as supervisors started packing all the goods back into big trucks that where used to bring the empowerment stuff,thugs with machete surrounded everywhere... Omo no one told people to speak to their legs and go back home gently....the governor didn't enter for 2nd term, they voted against him massively,even rig am for opponent happily...

Hope it's not for show and politics.... This is how to remove people from poverty.... Take development to the grassroots and that's why everyone must encourage local government autonomy..... If poverty rate is to reduce, wealth and development must get to the grassroots.....
There should also be a way to track the spendings of all tiers of government to ensure transparency accountability and trust in government institutions.....May Nigeria succeed

About damn time… they know how to get the masses.

Weldone APC HON AFUAPE AFOLABI. Another 4 years in the bag

PDPdestroyer:
Cassava stem receivers won’t like this

Lolz

I remember that thread immediately I saw this headline.

Those who are destined to receive cassava stems are looking at this thread and gnashing their teeth.

Fantastic! A real boost to the Afuape constituency. Clearly, they’re making a splash with some serious infrastructure upgrades!

Technical Writer

Na so president announce for social media say him give out sewing machines as empowerment.

APC is a poverty development and encouraging party.

Sensiblerealist:
Giving back is very importanta when seeking re-election abi noor be so?
Just thinking out loud

which one your messiah Obi do when the whole state resources was under his control?
Below was how you rated his miserable years as governor of Anambra state on nairaland.

I don't know why I always see these empowerment as tool to help cope with the very hardship the administration has caused. Why I don't see it as a thing.

E be like say some of you are always high on colos..
Who tell you say I dey support Obi or that I made any comment about him in 2011.
You better get sober firstly, then read again and make your biased contribution.
Anybody wey noor write wetin you want automatically is a Peter Obi supporter

SaintLucia:
which one your messiah Obi do when the whole state resources was under his control?
Below was how you rated his miserable years as governor of Anambra state on nairaland.

And now this is empowerment

When the camera is turned off, later after, they’ll return the empty cartons to the warehouse.

PDPdestroyer:
Cassava stem receivers won’t like this

Hahahahahahahhahahaha u mean obidients

PDPdestroyer:
Cassava stem receivers won’t like this

Who is Cassava stem receivers? Is this the new way or referring to Peter Obi Supporters or who are we now referring to with this idiom?

Remi TINUBU came to the SE with more...

But

Gave 2kg rice packets...in the whole SW.

Check am na...

FSBoperator:
Lolz

I remember that thread immediately I saw this headline.

Cassava stem recievers..received stems from high yield stocks.


Those Stocks can buy the machine...that the honorable gave.

Anyway...you cant understand, because the SE has gone beyond these mundane things..

Enjoy your gifts...atleast the girl that collected 15k is now a millionaire

wisdomkid:
Who is Cassava stem receivers? Is this the new way or referring to Peter Obi Supporters or who are we now referring to with this idiom?

He don remember him constituents.
For 3years and 9months, he forget them o. In fact him phone number no dey go through if you call am..

Now election time don reach, he don remember empowerment.

When him enter again, na to switch off that phone number till another 4 years.

Nigerians, abeg when una mumu go do?

If the call him to order and criticize him , it shows thatbthey dont attach sentiments.


But you in particular....with your crew members. If TINUBU take the life of your children ypu will still blame Peter obi.

SaintLucia:
which one your messiah Obi do when the whole state resources was under his control?
Below was how you rated his miserable years as governor of Anambra state on nairaland.

Local Government Autonomy is the way forward, this is something Local Government Chairmen should be doing every month to empower their people.

Only one lawmaker buying plenty stuffs like this...

This people are so so enriching themselves oo

Robinhood empowerment.

Empowerment my foot!! Empowerment in campaign season, from an APC candidate something is definitely fishy!! Never trust poLIEticians they're satanic instruments

PDPdestroyer:
Cassava stem receivers won’t like this

As if you don't eat garri.

See comment.

Okolo2122:
When the camera is turned off, later after, they’ll return the empty cartons to the warehouse.

You sabi the game bro. Real G.