Kogiflame
The Igala Vanguard commends Senator Jibrin Isah Echocho, who represents Kogi East Senatorial District, for his commitment to empowering Kogi East youths through programs enabling them to contribute meaningfully to the socio-economic development of the state.
Echocho recently donated 20 million naira to support 20 young entrepreneurs and distributed 3000 bags of rice across the 9 local government areas constituting his constituents.
The leader of the group, Engr Lawrence Ankpa, expressed this commendation in a statement shared with journalists in Abuja on Monday night.
“Community impact-based projects and initiatives can only be achieved when we have individuals like Senator Jibrin Isah Echocho who truly care for the growth and development of their people.”
While appreciating Senator Jibrin Isah Echocho’s initiative, th statement emphasized that this act would significantly contribute to the financial independence of the various beneficiaries of the empowerment scheme.
The group also applauded the unbiased selection process of beneficiaries from across the 9 local government areas.
“Senator Jibrin Isah Echocho has proven himself to be a people-oriented public servant who continues to dedicate himself to moving his people forward,” Ankpa said.
Furthermore, Engr Ankpa urged the beneficiaries to ensure the proper utilization of the funds and not to see it as an opportunity for extravagant living.
The group also appealed to the Senator to ensure the continuation of the empowerment programs, as they hold the potential to uplift many from poverty.
It also a acknowledged the successful cash disbursement of Senator Jibrin’s empowerment programs before this 20 million naira disbursement.
Igala Vanguard appealed to the senator not to be distracted by unnecessary comparisons, highlighting his distinguished track record as an Executive Director of a bank.
Given the breakdown of the beneficiaries reflecting representation from the nine local governments in Kogi East Senatorial District,the group present thus the tabulation;
First phase of Beneficiary
IBAJI
1. GTMOGO ENTERPRISES
2.OJALI MULTI PURPOSE VENTURE
OMALA
1. WINNECARE INTEGRATED SERVICES
2. ENERSMERCY FASHION Hub
OFU
1.SALLY PASTRY
2.PLUX MEDIA NETWORK
OLAMABORO
1. OMA VENTURE
2. Ujachi Kiosk
IGALAMELA
1.J.J Farm and agricultural products
2.AGADROUS GLOBAL RESOURCES
IDAH
1. SEED OF GOD GLOBAL RESOURCES
2. ZIRA DELIGHT CATERING SERVICES
DEKINA
1. Rashmee Fashion Empire
2. Krisbet integrated services ltd
3. Bryliant scent Ltd
BASSA
1. BANEZ PRIME MULTI PURPOSE Global LTD
2. Im’s luxury collection
ANKPA
1. Meela Luxury
2. Aisha Kunu Aya
3. Murebi multi global limited
The total number of prosposed beneficiaries is 20, Dekina Has 3 same as Ankpa and the remaining local Government has 2 representation each.
In the Religion representation, the Moslem has 10 and the Christian has 10 while Sex representation Women has 9 and men also represent 10.