House of Representatives Member, Bamidele Salam on Wednesday ushered many of his constituents into the last month of the year with with smiles as he empowered them with business grants and equipment.
The event was held at the country home of Late Senator Ademola Adeleke in Ede, Osun State.
The beneficiaries drawn from the four local governments of Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore and Ejigbo and are those with visible zeal to succeed in their chosen trade as major criteria.
The empowerment which was split into two segments, comprises of Presentation of grants and Distribution of tailoring machines.
Representative Bamidele Salam while addressing the beneficiaries through one of his senior Aides, Hon Hassan Oyelola, urged the beneficiaries of the business support grants to redouble their efforts in turning the federal constituency to a hub of sustainable business owners.
Representative Salam especially called on the fashion stylists who took home brand new industrial and standard sewing machines to invent unbeatable creativities into their increasingly competitive trade. This according to him would justify objectives behind the gesture, thereby bringing him fulfilment as facilitator.
Notable amongst the beneficiaries are waves making The Merciful God Fashion Designer Ede, Holar Couture(Ejigbo) based in Osogbo, Mabella Styles, Letoya House of Fashion, Amaechi Chukwu Fashion designer Ido-Osun and several other upcoming stylists in the Federal Constituency.
Representatives of the coordinating Agency for the project(Nigerian Stored Product Research Institute, Ilorin), community and party leaders took turns at the event to eulogize Representative Bamidele Salam for wonderful strides he has recorded within the short time he assumed office as Representative of the people of the Federal Constituency. They enjoined the beneficiaries to make good use of the kind gestures of the Lawmaker.
Prince Lere Laoye -who was the first speaker appreciated the efforts of the organizer, Honourable Salam, stating that “Despite the odd situation of the country, Honourable has proven to be a trustworthy person, and he doesn’t take what it is not his”
Ademola Oyebode, who was the second speaker urged the participants to be mindful of who they’ll give their full support to on the next election, he continued by saying ” this empowerment program should be a challenge and motivation for you all to support PDP.
Presentation of Grants was given to beneficiaries, Mr olaiyiwola advised the participants to make use of the money judiciously in order to be rewarded in next time.
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He urged them not to think of selling the machines but they should use it as a means of generating income to their families.
The beneficiaries showed expresses their good heartfelt towards Hon Bamidele, they prayed and wishes him success in all he does.
Party Chairmen in the four local governments of the federal constituency, foremost leaders of the party in the federal constituency, Alhaji Kazeem Akinleye, Prince Lere Laoye, Alhaji Akin Ajetunmobi, Alhaji Tajudeen Adisa, Hon Debo Aderinola, Legislative Aides of Representative Bamidele Salam, community leaders and other important personalities were in Ede to witness the business oiling event.
