Wife of the Nigerian President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has launched a one-billion-naira economic empowerment programme for 5,000 beneficiaries in Edo State, with each beneficiary receiving 200,000 naira to support their livelihoods and small businesses.
The First Lady performed the inauguration in Benin City, where she also commissioned 50 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses alongside Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, who was acknowledged for both initiatives.
Garrick Memorial Field in Benin City was filled to capacity for the launch of a one-billion-naira economic empowerment programme targeting 5,000 beneficiaries in Edo State. Each beneficiary is to receive 200,000 naira to support their livelihoods and small businesses.
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who was accompanied by the wives of several state governors, launched the programme targeting women, youths and vulnerable groups. She also commissioned 50 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses and commended Governor Monday Okpebholo for the initiatives.
Governor Monday Okpebholo, who expressed appreciation to the First Lady for her visit to Edo State, said the introduction of the CNG buses would provide residents with a cheaper alternative means of transportation.
With the commissioning of the 50 CNG buses, residents of Edo State are expected to have access to a more affordable alternative means of transportation, offering commuters another option for their daily journeys.
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