By Nelson Utip
Loyalists of Asue Ighadalo, The Peoples Democratic Party PDP gubernatorial candidate in the forthcoming governorship election in Edo state have made available cash as empowerment to market women in the state this was demonstrated by The Executive Chairman of Etsako East Local Government Council, Princess Benedicta Attoh and Dr. Uyi Igbinadolor who said the cash was meant to enhance the capital base of the market women.
The funding called , “Benedicta’s Market Women Money,” ten thousand naira was given to each of the beneficiaries selling petty goods like vegetable, pure water, fufu, fish, and others hawking as well as some using grinding machine.
The cash distributing train of Igbinadolor for Asue/Ogie was at the Agenbode Main Market on Tuesday to dole out the money to the petty traders.
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The National Coordinator of The team, Dr Uyi Igbinadolor while handing over the cash gift to each of the beneficiaries at the Agenebode market, urged the beneficiaries to plunge the money in their businesses to increase their capital base.
The Coordinator thanked The Council Chairman he reported human capital development activities as seen and heard across during the tour in the market. While talking to the women, The Council Chairman Princess Attoh introduced Dr. Uyi Igbinadolor as the donor of the N300,000 for 30 women meant to give lifeline to support the poorest of the poor in the society, describing the lifeline support as one that is offering hope, dignity, reducing poverty, promoting self-sustainability and development.
The Chairman urged public- spirited men and women to emulate the Edo born United States based medical practitioner, Dr. Uyi Igbinadolor by extending helping hands to those that need help the most in the society.
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According to her, charitable donations play a significant role in poverty alleviation, especially in rural communities, she also praised Sir Tonna Okei, a brother and friend also based in the United States who she said facilitated the donation, she said Dr. Igbinadolor has a track record of always putting smiles on the faces of the downtrodden in the society.
She said the train will move to other markets in the area such as, Okpekpe, Imiegba and Okpella markets respectively within the week.
