The senator representing Kogi-East Sen. Isah Jibrin-Echocho, has embarked on a series of interventions aimed at empowering the youths in his constituency amid the current economic hardship in the country.
The interventions came as the ongoing nationwide protests against hardship entered day three on Saturday.
Earlier on Friday, he was in Omala Local Government Area, where he launched a four-day training programme in collaboration with the National Productivity Centre and Danfulani Ideas Limited.
The training programme, designed to equip youths with viable business strategies, capacity building and empowerment tools, is part of Jibrin-Echocho’s efforts to mitigate the economic crunch in Nigeria.
Beneficiaries of the intervention expressed their gratitude, praising the senator for his unwavering commitment to their well-being.
The lawmaker, according to his Senior Legislative Aide, Danlami Garba, pledged to sustain this drive, ensuring that all local governments in Kogi-East benefit from the initiative.
He urged those yet to benefit to remain patient, assuring them that the intervention would soon reach them.
This latest initiative followed the first phase of the scheme, which saw over 200 constituents benefit in Dekina Local Government Area last month.
Some of the beneficiaries said the lawmaker’s dedication to his constituents’ economic empowerment remained exemplary amids the country’s current economic challenges.
They advised him not to turn his back at the people, who assured him of their support always.
