Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo is working tirelessly to create a peaceful and prosperous environment where citizens of Edo State will thrive in their endeavours.
Secretary to the Edo State Government SSG, Barr. Umar Musa Ikhilor disclosed this in Irrua, Esan Central Local Government of Edo State at a ceremony where hundreds of citizens benefitted from his philanthropic gesture
The governor in his inaugural speech at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City had said his government would support market women, small businesses with soft loans and also the youths to acquire relevant skills for self empowerment.
Buttressing the governor’s position, the SSG reaffirmed his lifelong commitment to poverty alleviation and community development as hundreds of people from the 10 wards of the local government received life-changing empowerment tools.
Barr. Ikhilor empowered the people with motorcycles, sewing, grinding and welding machines which is part of the focus of the Okpebholo-led administration to support small businesses and enhancing self-reliance across the State.
He said; “As someone who is not a career politician and a man of few words, my philanthropic journey began long ago with the mission of assisting people. Today’s empowerment programme reflects my unwavering commitment to creating opportunities that uplift lives and foster a more dignified existence for all.”
He urged those who have not yet benefited from any empowerment initiatives to exercise patience, assuring that the administration of His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, is working tirelessly to create a peaceful and prosperous environment for all.
The programme coordinator, Hon. Henshaw Oligbi, emphasized that Barr. Ikhilor’s philanthropic legacy precedes his recent appointment, highlighting his longstanding commitment to service.
“Over the years, Barr. Ikhilor has spearheaded notable projects such as building a new mosque in his village, Ujabhole, modernizing the central mosque in Irrua, awarding scholarships to students in secondary and Tertiary Institutions”, he recalled.
A beneficiary, Mr Lucky Ejabhayo from Ward 10 Ugbegun said, he had been hearing of the philanthropic gesture of Barr. Ikhilor, appreciating his efforts and promising to utilize the opportunity to change his life and that of his family.
Other guests at the occasion included APC Esan Central Leader, Prince Willy Shaka Momodu; Chairman of APC Esan Central Local Government, Hon. Rawlins Ason Ekeoba; Managing Director of the Edo State Traffic Management Agency (EDSTMA), Engr. Chief Stainless Ijeghede among others.
