The House of Representatives member representing Isoko Federal Constituency of Delta State, Rep. Jonathan Ukodhiko, has unveiled a multi-million naira empowerment initiative for his constituents in celebration of his 50th birthday.
Rep. Ukodhiko, who turns 50 on March 25, 2025, said the initiative aims to support small businesses and equip youths with vocational skills, reinforcing his commitment to grassroots development.
Announcing the development on his Facebook page, Rep. Ukodhiko said the initiative would target 340 constituents in existing and new businesses.
Successful constituents.will undergo a:five -day skill acquisition/empowerment programme on air freshener/bleach making, and will receive start-up grant to commence business immediately.
The programme will also feature an intensive training session, focusing on business ideas and feasibility studies, marketing, product analysis and certification, from NAFDAC/SON, financial management, documentation, packaging and branding.
The House member listed requirements for prospective beneficiary to being a graduate, must not be more than 35 years, must be a constituent of Isoko North or South Federal Constituency.
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The target for this category is 70 beneficiaries only.
Then there is the initiative for constituents seeking to expand an existing business, and also for those with brilliant business ideas but are limited or deprived by the non-availability of start-up capital.
“Those already in business are to submit a detailed business expansion plan stating what they lack, how the lack has negatively affected their businesses, and the impact the empowerment would have on their business if chosen.
“Proof of business existence, business location and address, for those who seek to start up new businesses, they are to provide a detailed business plan, evidence of efforts made in the past, and proof of counterpart funds, they should also be prepared to defend their business proposals.
“Arising from the above, interested constituents should send their business proposals to ujafamilyfoundation@gmail.com, while stating the category they are applying for as the subject.
“Submission of business proposals for all categories will end by 4pm on Wednesday, 19th March, 2025 and late submission will not be accepted.
“We believe so much in the mustard seed principle, which entails starting small and deliberately making efforts to grow and we are confident these programmes will greatly help our youths who are enthusiastic about becoming entrepreneurs to become better positioned and profitably engaged to pursue it,” the lawmaker said.
