Hundreds of residents in Constituency 2 of Port Harcourt Local Government Area have benefitted from a multi-million Naira empowerment scheme initiated by the lawmaker representing phalga constituency 3, in the Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon. Azeru Opara.
According to the lawmaker, the empowerment scheme—tagged Project Rise 1000 is anchored on three main pillars: mobility, constituency, and enterprise.
The event featured the commissioning of an ultra-modern town hall, distribution of vehicles, and the launch of a four-year tertiary scholarship scheme for constituents.
Dignitaries from across the state, including former Attorney-General of Rivers State and former, house of Representatives member, Hon. Ken Chikere, along with chieftains of the Rainbow Coalition, gathered to witness the event initiated by Hon. Azeru Opara.
Speaking at the ceremony, Hon. Opara explained that the Project Rise 1000 initiative provided financial empowerment of ₦200,000 for 280 constituents, the commissioning of a brand-new community town hall at Rumuibekwe, four-year tertiary scholarships, and 10 vehicles.
He noted that the gesture was aimed at appreciating his constituents for their steadfast support over the past three years.
He also reaffirmed his unalloyed loyalty to the National Leader of the Rainbow Coalition and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike.
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Commissioning the town hall, Hon. Ken Chikere commended the lawmaker for providing a central hub where constituents can converge to drive community development initiatives.
Also speaking, the member representing Port Harcourt Constituency 2 in the House of Representatives, Hon. Blessing Chigeru Amadi inaugurated the tertiary education scholarship committee and urged members to ensure that only genuine students benefit from the four-year programme.
On his part, the Mayor of Port Harcourt City Local Government Area, Hon. Allwell Ihunda praised the lawmaker for his positive impact on the people.
Expressing their gratitude, beneficiaries of the empowerment scheme promised to make judicious use of the items and funds provided to improve their lives.
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