Humanitarian: Again, LP’s Oluwafemi Empowers Another 100 SMEs in Chikun LGA.
http://www.newsportng.com.ng Barely three days after empowering 100 people in Kajuru Local Government area of Kaduna state, Philanthropist and Chieftain of Labour Party, (LP) Hon. Olakunle Oluwafemi has empowered another 100 Small and Medium Enterprise (SMEs) in Chikun Local Government area of Kaduna State.
Recall that Oluwafemi during his first phase of empowerment at the weekend said he is determined to assist constituent members with his personal resources no matter how little as a way to cushion the effects of economic challenges in the country.
Speaking at the empowerment program held for the people of Chikun LGA on Monday, Hon. Olakunle lamented that Nigerians are currently facing numerous challenges, including economic turmoil, with the inflation rate soaring to unprecedented levels, and as such there is the need to prioritize humanity with every little opportunity to alleviate the plights of the citizenry with the sum of N10,000 each, no matter how little.
The Humanitarian added that the country is also grappling with other issues such as unemployment, poverty, and insecurity. The Labour Party Chieftain said the empowerment program would serve as a beacon of hope for the SMEs beneficiaries.
“This little support to these businesses seeks to mitigate the effects of the economic downturn and provide a lifeline to entrepreneurs who are struggling to stay afloat. The program is also aimed at stimulating economic growth and development in the region, which is critical for the well-being of the people.
“It is in a bid to revitalize the economy and support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Chikun/ Kajuru constituency that I decided to put up this structure of empowerment scheme to assist the people in my own little way.
“This very empowerment is for the good people of Chikun Local Government Area to boost economic activities like the sale of pepper, tomatoes, sugarcane, groundnut and other petty businesses. “I will reveal my next line of intervention, soon.” the philanthropist said.
In his remarks, the Chairman of Labour Party in Chikun LGA, Kaduna state, Hon. Yerima Ahmed Abraham encouraged the beneficiaries not to despise the days of little beginning, urging that they utilize the cash in ensuring that their adequate needs are met on a daily basis for self reliance.
Speaking with Journalists after the event, one of the beneficiaries, Rev. Grace Dauda appreciated Olakunle and prayed that the blessing of God rest mightily on him to fulfill the desires that he has in alleviating the plights of the people.
