In celebration of the Yuletide season, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, and her husband, High Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan, have empowered the people of Kogi Central.
The Chief Press Secretary to Sen Akpoti-Uduaghan, Arogbonlo Israel in a press statement issued on Sunday said the empowerment programme, conducted in four phases, featured a raffle draw for market women and farmers from the five local government areas within the senatorial district.
The two participants from Okene local government won a tricycle and a sewing machine, while participants from Adavi local government went home with a tricycle and a deep freezer.
Similarly, winners from Ajaokuta local government won a grinding machine and a sewing machine, while participants from Ogori-Magongo local government won a deep freezer and a grinding machine, respectively. Participants from Okehi local government each won sewing machines.
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Additionally, a spinning game was organised for elderly women, with participants winning items such as wrappers, bowls, and groceries.
A total of 250 constituents, mainly women, were supported with materials to enhance their businesses. Items distributed included deep freezers, grinding machines, and sewing machines.
The initiative was fully sponsored by High Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan, the Alema of Warri Kingdom.
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan also recognised and rewarded members of her team with tricycles for their continued dedication and support.
Speaking at the event, the Senator emphasised that the empowerment targets mostly women especially mothers to advance their financial income by supporting their various businesses, boosting their financial independence and their entrepreneurial efforts.
This comes barely two months after the lawmaker empowered 1,300 members of her constituents and launched legacy projects to mark her one year in office.
Dignitaries at the event included former House of Representatives member Abdulrahman Badamasiu, Kogi State PDP Deputy Chairman Alhaji Yahaya Karaku, party stakeholders, community leaders, market women, and farmers, amongst others.
