SAN FRANCISCO, July 09, (THEWILL) –Â The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial district, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, weekend, flagged of the first phase of his empowerment programme for the people of the district by doling over N8million to 400 beneficiaries.
The senator also disclosed that under the programme, he would be giving out scholarships to 200 undergraduate students of the Delta State University, DELSU.
The event which was held at the Ughelli Town Hall and the Ughelli Main market was attended by hundreds of commercial motorcycle riders popularly known as Okada riders and traders from the market.
At the Ughelli Town Hall, 200 Okada riders went home with N20, 000 each while another 200 traders at the Ughelli Main Market went home with N20, 000 each to boost their trade.
Speaking at the Ughelli Town Hall, the lawmaker said: “I am not here today to render my stewardship but am here to appreciate the efforts of the Okada riders and all those who stood by me during my election.
“When am done with this programme, I would invite everyone to Uviamughe to render my stewardship on the one year 5 months that I have spent in the senate.
“This empowerment programme is a continuous exercise that would be extended to other local government areas in Delta Central. Though we can’t extend the programme to everyone, those who do not benefit today would benefit tomorrow.”
