Ned Nwoko empowers 500 Delta women, youths with grants, POS machines

By David Odama

No fewer than 500 women and youths from communities across the nine local government areas of Delta North Senatorial District have benefited from a comprehensive empowerment programme facilitated by the senator representing the district, Senator Ned Nwoko.

The beneficiaries, drawn from the 98 wards in the senatorial district, received grants, Point of Sale (POS) machines, business development training and certificates aimed at promoting entrepreneurship, financial inclusion and economic self-reliance.

The two-day capacity-building and empowerment programme brought together participants from across Delta North and focused on equipping them with practical business skills, financial management knowledge and sustainable income-generating opportunities.

Speaking at the event, Senator Nwoko, represented by his Special Adviser on Political Matters, Engr. Emmanuel Eboh, said the initiative was designed to provide sustainable economic empowerment rather than temporary financial assistance.

He explained that participants were exposed to practical entrepreneurial training intended to prepare them for successful business ownership, wealth creation and effective financial management.

According to him, the certificates awarded at the end of the programme would also enhance the employability of participants, particularly in the production and manufacturing sectors.

“The objective of this programme is to strengthen the economic capacity of our women and youths through sustainable empowerment. Beyond the financial support, beneficiaries have acquired valuable knowledge on business development, opportunities, challenges and strategies required for success.

“The grants and POS machines will enable them to immediately establish or expand their businesses. In essence, we are teaching people how to create wealth for themselves rather than merely providing short-term assistance,” he said.

Also speaking, the Chief of Staff to Senator Nwoko, Dr. Michael Nwoko, described the initiative as a reflection of the lawmaker’s commitment to human capital development, job creation and people-centred representation.

Beneficiaries expressed appreciation to Senator Nwoko for providing them with entrepreneurial skills and business support packages capable of improving their livelihoods.

Some of the beneficiaries, including Chibuogwu Aniyor (Aniocha North), Ofuani Cletus Nkadilim (Aniocha South), Mordi Kingsley (Oshimili North), Stanley Okonta Dibie (Ika South), Nkwor-Kalo Ezekiel (Ika North East), Nwadialor Salvation (Ndokwa East), Uwadia Joshua Chukwudi (Ndokwa West) and Nzete Gilbert (Ukwuani), commended the senator for prioritising the welfare of the people and sustaining programmes that directly impact livelihoods across Delta North.

Highlights of the programme included lectures on entrepreneurship and business management, the distribution of grants, presentation of POS machines and the award of certificates to participants.

The initiative underscored Senator Nwoko’s commitment to advancing economic empowerment, promoting self-reliance and improving the socio-economic well-being of residents of Delta North through sustainable entrepreneurship.