By Ogenyi Ogenyi,,Uyo
At least 160 youths and women from Oron federal constituency of Akwa Ibom have been empowered on Solar Installation and Catering/Food processing by a member of the House of Representatives, Mr Martins Esin.
Speaking at the two-day programme tagged “Forward Oro Capacity Building and Strategic Empowerment Programme”, at Oron weekend, Esin who represents Oron Federal Constituency said the training and empowerment programme was the first formal step towards the fulfillment of the fourth leg of his RIDE Agenda which include Empowerment and Education.
“Today is exactly my 75th day in office as your representative. And I’m happy that within such a short time, I have been able to demonstrate my commitment towards the fulfillment of the promise I made while seeking your votes.
“Recall that the fourth leg of my RIDE Agenda which you graciously bought into is Empowerment, including education. This Capacity Building and Strategic Empowerment Programme is my first formal step towards the fulfilment of that part of my campaign promise.
” It’s still early in my tenure. So, expect many more capacity building and empowerment programmes in the months ahead.” He said.
The lawmaker who is also the Chairman,of the Committee on Youth Development said his well-received motion on the gully erosion ravaging Iquita and Ekeya communities was his first formal step in the actualization of the first leg of the RIDE Agenda, which stands for Representation, promising many more motions, bills and empowerment programmes in the course of his tenure.
“The well-received Motion on the menacing erosion ravaging Iquita and Ekeya communities was my first effort at fulfilling the first leg of the RIDE Agenda, which stands for Representation.
“Many more motions and bills are underway. As the House reconvenes from recess, we will ensure compliance with its resolutions by appropriate government agencies regarding Iquita and Ekeya.
“As the tenure unfolds, there is every reason for our people to expect effective representation, inspirational leadership, massive development and strategic empowerment programmes in line with our campaign promises.” He stated.
He however charged the beneficiaries on hard work, determination and discipline, while announcing plans by his office to track their progress and help to upgrade their businesses if they exhibit commitment.
In his remarks, Ojotu, who is also the lawmaker representing Apa/Agatu Federal Constituency of Benue State, described Esin as a man who came prepared for the job, while congratulating the people of the Constituency for the insight in electing a sound, competent, energetic and intelligent representative.
“Martins is respected by other Honourable Members for the value he usually brings to the table. The National Assembly is like a river without a canoe. Your ability to swim will determine what you can bring to your people. If you can’t swim, you will be lost.
“If Martins Esin was lost, he wouldn’t be here. You elected someone who has the determination and the audacity to fight for the well-being of this Constituency.” He added.
The event featured the presentation of certificates, tool boxes, solar panel multimeter testers, chafing dishes, four-burner gas cookers, and fifty thousand Naira cash to each of the 160 beneficiaries.
