A/Ibom lawmaker empowers 350 youths, women

The lawmaker representing Eket Federal Constituency,  Mr Patrick Ifon, has empowered a total of 350 youths and women. Hon Ifon, who gave out tricycles, grinding machines, hair dryers, clippers, stabilisers, motorcycles, Keke trucks, sewing machines, among others, said the empowerment was to give back to his people. Speaking during the presentation in Eket, the lawmaker […]

The lawmaker representing Eket Federal Constituency,  Mr Patrick Ifon, has empowered a total of 350 youths and women.

Hon Ifon, who gave out tricycles, grinding machines, hair dryers, clippers, stabilisers, motorcycles, Keke trucks, sewing machines, among others, said the empowerment was to give back to his people.

Speaking during the presentation in Eket, the lawmaker urged beneficiaries not to sell them, but to use them to better their lives.

He said, “The empowerment is a token of appreciation for all that you have done. It is my own way of saying thank you to my core supporters during my electioneering.

“You may get an item that might not be in your mind or assume to be too small, but I ask you in the name of God, accept it, it is a token of love.”

One of the beneficiaries, Mr John Cyril, commended the lawmaker for selecting him.

He promised to use the item he got judiciously, saying that he would use his skills to empower more people to be self-reliant in the community.