In fulfilment of his electioneering promises, the House of Representatives member representing Akoko south East/Akoko south West, Ade Adeogun has empowered 120 of his constituents with items worth millions of naira in their respective profession.
Adeogun gave 60 tailors sewing machines, 25 barbers were empowered with barbing kits and generating sets, 10 people were given generators to boost their businesses, and selected photographers were given cameras with studio equipments.
Other items distributed are 6 photocopy machines, key board, mixer, electric drum set, two automated block making machines, and industrial machine,
The lawmaker said the gesture was in fulfilment of his campaign promises.
He urged the beneficiaries to make judicious use of the materials and pleaded with those who are yet to benefit from the empowerment scheme to be patient.
While speaking with journalists, one of the beneficiaries, Mr. Aboyewa, a photographer Popularly known as tompology said:
“I have been following and working with politicians but none have assisted my business this way. When he(Hon. Adeogun) came as Mr. Adeogun two years ago and promised to liberate us. I thought he was just joking and making promises for the sake of election, but now he has proven to be true to his words.
“This is the third employment session in just one year of his tenure. The camera I got is a unique one. It will surely raise the standard and profit of my business. I also got other studio kits to help uplift my picture quality. My words of advice for other constituents is for them to all come together and team up to support Ade Adeogun and his Politics, so he can add greater values to more people.”
Another benefitiary, Mrs. Ajisafe Aina said, “I can only pray that God continue to lift him (Adeogun) up. Everything of his plans shall succeed in Jesus name. The sewing machine I got will surely help me to set up a good shop and make more profit in my tailoring business.”
Many of the beneficiaries described Adeogun as a promise keeper.
They promised to support him in all his political moves.