The lawmaker representing Isoko Federal Constituency of Delta State, Rep. Jonathan Ukodhiko, has flagged off a three-day skills acquisition training and empowerment programme for 200 women and youths of the constituency .
Rep. Ukodhiko said that the three-training programme will feature training on skill acquisition and empowerment focusing on the production, and packaging of cleansing products, entrepreneurial skills, branding and brand management; certification process, marketing/corporate strategy and financial management.
He stated that “when I was contesting for the House of Representatives, I promised I would do a lot of things that would empower my people.
“Today, I’m here in fulfillment of that promise I made to change the orientation and narrative. I’m committed to empowering my people to earn money for themselves.
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“I want to charge you all, the beneficiaries to take the skill acquisition programme very seriously. Also, be disciplined financially and be focused. After learning the various skills that you will be taught in the programme, you will be given business grant money to start up your businesses.
“I want to assure you all, soon there will be more and bigger training and empowerment programmes for more people that have been lined up and will be rolled out for the benefits of my constituents.
“When these skill acquisition programmes are rolled out, I want to enjoin you all to take advantage of them as they will be beneficial.
“As you patiently grow your businesses, reach out to people who can assist you more. As your federal representative at Abuja, I’ll be able to facilitate loans from federal financial services and institutions for you to finance your businesses.”
