The lawmaker representing Oluyole federal constituency, of Oyo State, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, on Sunday, distributed cash grants, aimed at economically empowering about 40 members of her constituency.
The grants were given after the constituents completed a three-day training with the support of the National Commission for Refugees Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
Speaking at the empowerment programme in Ibadan, Akande-Sadipe said that the training was aimed at economic empowerment of her constituents.
The chairperson of the House Committees on Diaspora Affairs in the 9th National Assembly added that the gesture was in fulfillment of her campaign promises made to the people that her second term will engage them for more economic opportunities.
Hon Akande-Sadipe also called on the government to provide soft loans for the people as a way of empowering them economically and reducing poverty in the country.
She said, “Today, 40 members of my constituency were cleared for cash grants after participating in the ‘Business Entrepreneurship and Capacity Development program’.
“I urge the participants to use the knowledge garnered during this training to be self-reliant and to improve their standard of living.”
Akande-Sadipe added that in addition to gesture, which earmarks the beginning of her participation in the 10th National Assembly, she has successfully trained thousands of youths in different skills.
She informed that the past training programs have enabled many to become self-reliant, and have contributed their quota to the development of Oluyole federal constituency.
On the selection criteria used to pick the beneficiaries, she said that her constituency office threw it open to residents of Oluyole by reaching out to community leaders, as well as religious leaders.
The lawmaker, who is on a second term mandate, also facilitated medical equipment to Primary Health Centers, PHCs, in the constituency.
This, she averred, is part of her bid to elevate the standard of healthcare delivery across her constituency.
She informed that the intervention came against the backdrop of the growing demands for equitable access to quality health services in the rural areas of Oluyole.
Hon. Akande-Sadipe however, assured members of Oluyole federal constituency of their continued excellent representation in the 10th Assembly.
Speaking earlier during a thanksgiving service to commemorate her inauguration as a member of the 10th Assembly, the Superintendent, Christ Apostolic Church, Temitope Zonal Headquarters, Pastor Richard Akinlayo Adepoju, applauded Akande-Sadipe’s unapologetic love for Oluyole, which is hinged on godliness and honesty.
The man of God commended her for touching every community in her constituency positively, calling for the sustenance of such goodwill as she begins her journey into the 10th Assembly.
The Secretary of the Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Mr. Tajudeen Olanite, called on residents of Oluyole to continue to support Akande-Sadipe, for more dividends of democracy.
One of the beneficiaries, Mr. Adewale Egbedun, thanked the lawmaker for the gesture and assured her of their support at all times.
Witnesses of the event include clerics, party stalwarts, community leaders, family members and friends of the lawmaker.
