In a significant effort to tackle youth unemployment and promote self-reliance, Hon. Esosa Iyawe, the Member representing Oredo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has distributed 50 mini buses to 50 young constituents in Benin City.
The initiative, which took place over the weekend, is part of Hon. Iyawe’s broader commitment to practical and sustainable youth empowerment. According to the lawmaker, the move aims to provide young people with immediate income-generating opportunities, reducing dependence on irregular or unavailable employment.
Beneficiaries of the scheme expressed appreciation, describing the gesture as timely in addressing the harsh economic realities many young Nigerians face today, including joblessness and poverty.
Observers and community leaders lauded the initiative, noting that it reflects a rare example of constituency service delivering tangible results. The empowerment programme is expected to contribute to local transportation services while offering direct financial benefits to the recipients.
Hon. Iyawe emphasized that true leadership must prioritize the welfare of the people through practical interventions that uplift and sustain livelihoods. He urged other elected representatives across Nigeria to adopt similar people-centered initiatives, stressing that national development starts with empowering citizens at the grassroots.
The distribution of the mini buses marks a bold step in tackling unemployment in Oredo and sets a benchmark for constituency engagement in Nigeria.
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