About two hundreds traders in Ado and Irepodun Local Governments have benefited from empowerment grant facilitated by House of representatives member, Hon Olusola Fatoba.
The traders including APC women leaders, delegates during Hon Fatoba primary, APC ward Chairmen among other party executive members in the constituency benefited one hundred thousand naira each to boost their businesses.
The programme, tagged Business Empowerment Grant, was facilitated by the member representing Ado and Irepodun/Ifelodun Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Hon. Fatoba Olushola Steve.
Speaking at the event, Hon. Mike Akinleye commended the initiative and appreciated the presence of party leaders and stakeholders.
He urged residents, particularly beneficiaries, to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards and actively participate in the forthcoming elections, stressing the importance of civic responsibility.
Also addressing the gathering, Dr. Oloruntoba Ayinla assured beneficiaries that the disbursement process would be completed immediately. He explained that forms would be issued to all beneficiaries and necessary procedures concluded without delay to ensure timely access to the grants.
In his remarks, Rt. Hon. Fatoba Olushola Steve expressed gratitude to party members and constituents for their support during the primary election, assuring them that similar empowerment programmes would continue. He noted that the initiative aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the federal government and is focused on strengthening grassroots economic activities.
While speaking to journalists, the lawmaker explained that the essence of representation is to give back to society and alleviate the suffering of constituents through interventions in infrastructure, business support, and economic empowerment. He said beneficiaries were carefully selected across the two local governments and the 24 wards within the constituency.
Hon. Fatoba advised beneficiaries to invest the grants strictly in their businesses rather than using the funds for personal consumption. He expressed optimism that the intervention would soon yield positive testimonies of business growth, improved livelihoods and overall economic impact within the constituency.
