The Executive Chairman of Ijumu Local Government Area, Hon. Haruna Ibrahim, has distributed empowerment items worth millions of naira to constituents.
The items were distributed at his country home in Ogidi, where the chairman said his administration remains committed to delivering more dividends of democracy to the people.
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Hon. Ibrahim thanked the people of Ijumu for their support since he assumed office, noting that the local government remains one of the safest in Kogi State and Nigeria, owing to credible and timely intelligence provided by residents.
He said the empowerment programme was his way of appreciating the genuine love and mandate given to him by the people.
The Chairman, who is seeking re-election in Saturday’s local government election, appealed for the support of the electorate to enable him consolidate on his achievements in security, education, agriculture and infrastructure.
He also expressed gratitude to Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for the confidence reposed in him to lead the local government.
Ibrahim urged the people to vote for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all candidates of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 2027 general elections.
He paid tribute to the Leader of the local government, Hon. Funsho Olumoko, the Provost of Kogi State College of Education, Ankpa, Dr. Paul Femi Fashagba, and the Olujumu of Ijumu Kingdom, HRM Oba Williams Olusegun Ayeni, and the traditional institution for their support.
Items distributed include motorcycles, grinding machines, refrigerators and cash support for 200 widows.
Beneficiaries, particularly women leaders of the party who received motorcycles, described the gesture as democracy in action and expressed surprise and appreciation.
