The House of Representatives member, representing Isoko Federal Constituency, Rep. Jonathan Ukodhiko, has announced a five-day empowerment programme aimed at equipping 100 constituents with specialised entrepreneurial skills.
The lawmaker announced via his official Facebook page on Tuesday morning, that the initiative is in collaboration with the National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI).
According to Rep. Ukodhiko, the training will focus on key vocational areas including car tracking, web design, photography, tailoring, tiling, and Plaster of Paris (POP) installation.
“My cardinal campaign promise is the initiation of empowerment programmes that are capable of making our youths self-reliant,” he wrote.
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“I have relentlessly and vigorously pursued this campaign promise since my inauguration in office.”
The House member added that while the main selection process is ongoing, 14 participants will be selected via a social media application process.
Interested constituents are required to submit their name, phone number, account number, ward, and preferred skill in the comment section of the announcement post.
Rep. Ukodhiko noted that individuals who benefited from the March 2025 empowerment programme are not eligible for this round.
The initiative underscores Rep. Ukodhiko’s commitment to youth empowerment and self-reliance across his constituency.