From David Onuoja, Abuja
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan representing Kogi Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly in collaboration with her husband, High Chief, Emmanuel Uduaghan, empowered her constituents comprising youths, women and elders with foodstuff and other packages to celebrate Christmas.
The empowerment programme which was conducted in four phases, featured a raffle draw for market women and farmers from the five Local Government Areas,(LGA),within the senatorial district.
The two participants from Okene LGA won a tricycle and a sewing machine, while participants from Adavi LGA went home with a tricycle and a deep freezer.
Similarly, winners from Ajaokuta won a grinding machine and a sewing machine, while participants from Ogori-Magongo local government won a deep freezer and a grinding machine, respectively. Also, participants from Okehi local government each won sewing machines.
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In the same vein, a spinning game was also 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.
According to the information available to our correspondent, 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, Sen. Natasha, emphasised that the empowerment was targeted at mothers especially to advance their financial income by supporting their various businesses, boosting their financial independence and their entrepreneurial efforts.
This came 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 present at the occasion are the 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.
