The Speaker House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, has promised to support lawmakers in providing good representative democracy to enhance the lives of Nigerians.
Mr Gbajabiamila, stated this at the empowerment programme of the House Minority Leader, Mr. Ndudi Elumelu, in Asaba, Delta State.
Represented by the Deputy Minority Leader, Mr. Toby Okechukwu, the Speaker said apart from providing job opportunities, the programme would also reduce idleness among the beneficiaries and their immediate families.
Presenting the items, the minority leader, Mr Ndudi Elumelu described the project, which was part of his constituency outreach, as critical to empowering the people at the grassroots, especially the youth.
While reiterating his commitment and passion in the implementation of the social contract with his constituents, Mr. Elumelu pledged to support the State Government in bringing joy, peace and progress to its people.
The Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, called on elected officials to contribute towards reducing unemployment and poverty, through the entrenchment of good governance.
Three hundred and fifty people benefited from the items which include; 111 Electricity Generating Sets, 90 Deep Freezers, 148 Motor Cycles and 107 Tricycles worth about N250m.
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