THE member representing Etsako federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Dekeri Anamero, has given out N32 million each to 32 constituents to enable them to start up their businesses.
Dekeri made the presentation of the cheque to the 32 beneficiaries at a grand reception and post -nauguration party organised in his honour at Iyamoh community in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State.
According to him, the cash was part of his campaign promises to make each person a millionaire in the 32 wards of the Etsako federal constituency if elected.
“My leaders, what I promised you in the course of our campaign that we are going to make 32 millionaires in all the 32 wards in Etsako federal constituency. l am here to fulfill that promise.
“Let me also inform you that we have inaugurated the projects I promised to execute before our swearing-in.
“We have inaugurated the ultramodern market in South Ibie and industrial borehole in Imionor, Ogute community. Because I understand the challenges that the people are facing in terms of getting water for their basic needs.
“And to climax this, we are here to present cheques to the 32 millionaires I promised Etsako people,” he said.
Dekeri noted that the beneficiaries were selected based on merit from every unit that gave them the most votes at the election in the constituency.
He explained to the beneficiaries that the money given will enable them to start up businesses that will yield profit and thereby helping the needy in the constituency instead of waiting for them to come from Abuja.
“Let us empower those who know how to invest money such that they will be attending to immediate needs of our constituency.
“A woman will come to you and said she needs support for her child school fees, the profit you are making from whatever trade you are doing try to carry it out with this N1 million. Please extend that heart of fellowship and heart of love to others.
Some of the beneficiaries who spoke to journalists during the event thanked the lawmaker for the gesture and assured him of the judicious use of the money.
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