*HARDSHIP: Izeze, FOOSTODEY, dole out N35m for Ughelli South women, students, vigilante*
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, in conjunction with his allies in FOOSTODEY, have dolled out over N35 million to cushion hardship on women, students and vigilante in Ughievwen Kingdom of Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state. The initiative saw 200 students receiving N25,000 each and 101 small scale traders in the 34 communities of Ughievwen Kingdom receive N50,000 each while the local vigilante received five motorcycles and Sienna bus to enhance their security patrol in the
Economic empowerment, core goal of Renewed Hope Initiative – Remi Tinubu
The wife of Nigeria's President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Thursday, said economic empowerment remained a core goal of the Renewed Hope Initiative of Senator Bola Tinubu's administration in the country. Mrs Tinubu said the Renewed Hope Initiative had consistently delivered on this promise for both women and youths across the six geo-political zones to support the economic reforms of the administration. The First Lady disclosed this at the official flag off of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Economic Empowerment Programme and recapitalisation grants for 1,000 women petty
Over 5,000 benefit as Gov Oborevwori launches ‘MORE Grant Scheme’
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, launched the MORE Grant Scheme for petty traders, artisans and female entrepreneurs with 5,426 persons from poor and vulnerable households in the state benefitting. Speaking at the formal launch of the M.O.R.E Grant Scheme at Event Centre, Asaba, Governor Oborevwori said the initiative was a comprehensive support system that would empower 5,426 Deltans, comprising 1,600 petty traders, 1,826 artisans and 2000 female entrepreneurs across the state. He said Delta State was rich in talent and ambition and commended
