Delta State Commissioner for Works, Comrade Reuben Izeze, has unveiled a comprehensive empowerment program aimed at cushioning the effects of the current economic hardship on indigent women, students, party faithful, and local vigilantes in Ughievwen Kingdom.

The program, scheduled to take place on September 21, 2024, at the Commissioner’s residence in Oginibo, Ughelli South Local Government Area, is part of Izeze’s efforts to give back to society and promote Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s MORE Agenda.

According to Izeze, in a statement yesterday, the empowerment scheme is designed to support small-scale business owners and students in tertiary institutions. The program is a collaborative effort between Izeze and his associates from “FOOSTODEY”.

Izeze explained that the program is aimed at promoting the “Opportunities for All” plank of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s MORE Agenda. He added that the initiative is also designed to enhance peace and security in Ughievwen Kingdom.

The Commissioner noted that the program is an annual event and is part of his commitment to supporting the people of Ughievwen Kingdom. He expressed his gratitude to Governor Oborevwori for his support and encouragement.

The empowerment program is expected to bring relief to many families in Ughievwen Kingdom and boost economic activities in the area. The event is scheduled to take place at 10 am on September 21, 2024.

The statement reads: “All is now set for the disbursement of funds to the beneficiaries of the Comrade Izeze Rume Yakubu Reuben’s Empowerment Scheme for Small Scale Business Owners (Women) and Ughievwen Kingdom indigent Students in Tertiary Institutions for the 2024 academic session.

“The event which is expected to take place at his Oginibo residence on Saturday September 21, 2024 at 10am, was put together by Comrade Reuben Yakubu Rume Izeze, the Honourable Commissioner for Works – Highways & Urban Roads in collaboration with his Associates from “FOOSTODEY”.

“According to the programme, one hundred (100) women who engaged in small scale businesses drawn from the 34 communities in Ughievwen Kingdom are to be awarded N50,000 each to support their businesses.

“While two hundred (200) students from Ughievwen Kingdom in various tertiary institutions in Nigeria with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 would be awarded the sum of N25,000 each as bursary support.

“This is aimed at promoting the “OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL” plank of the Governor’s MORE Agenda.

“Others are party faithful in Ughievwen Kingdom. They would be gifted with motorcycles and cars to enhance local Vigilante Services/activities and promote the Governor’s “Enhanced Peace & Security Plank of the MORE Agenda” in Ughievwen Kingdom.

“The programme which is part of Comrade Izeze Reuben and his Associates ‘FOOSTODEY’s desire to give back to society is aimed at bringing the dividends of the M.O.R.E Agenda of His Excellency, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff F.O. Oborevwori’s administration to the people of Ughievwen Kingdom in particular and humanity in general.”