By Endurance Ikanone
In a bid to promote economic empowerment and self-reliance, Hon Perkins Umukoro, Member Representing Sapele Constituency and Chief Whip in the Delta State House of Assembly has donated essential equipment to his constituents, enabling them to start/boost their small businesses.
The lawmaker distributed sewing machines, hairdryers, and manual oven to over 60 beneficiaries, mostly women.
The entrepreneurial tools was distributed at his resident in Sapele. This initiative aims to promote the MORE Agenda of His Excellency Rt Hon. Elder Sheriff Oborevwori, Governor of Delta State, support entrepreneurship skill, development, and financial independence in Sapele.
Speaking to newsmen during the empowerment program, Hon Perkins Umukoro said that, in his word; "I believe in empowering my constituents with the tools they need to succeed, these equipment will help them start, expand their businesses, creating jobs and stimulating local economic growth."
The beneficiaries, who were selected based on their business proposals and potential impact, expressed gratitude and excitement.
A beneficiary who spoke to newsmen gave her name as Omonigho Apian, "This sewing machine will help me increase my production and meet the demand for my fashion designer business. I want to appreciate our amiable representative she added.
Another beneficiary who was empowered with the manual oven machine said, " My name is Afinotan Onoriode, I am very delighted to have received this oven equipment, it will boost my catering business, he said.
Kevwe Omoefe on her part said, "Hon Perkins Umukoro has shown that he is a servant leader, I want to thank him very much and pray for God blessings upon his life.
The lawmaker's initiative has been praised by community and party leaders, as well as Sapele residents, who see it as a thoughtful investment to boost the economic development of Sapele Local Government.
By providing tangible support to his constituents, Hon Perkins Umukoro has demonstrated his commitment to their well-being and economic prosperity.