Former Senate minority leader, Senator Simon Mwadkwon, has distributed economic empowerment items to 160 beneficiaries across the six local government areas of Plateau North senatorial district.
The six LGAs are Bassa, Jos North, Jos South, Jos East, Barkin Ladi and Riyom local government areas.
The items, including grinding and sewing machines, were presented to selected beneficiaries across the senatorial zone to enhance their income-generating capacity and keep them productive at weekends.
Mwadkwon, during the presentation of the items to the beneficiaries, reaffirmed his commitment to prioritising the welfare of citizens through sustainable empowerment programmes.
He emphasised that proper development is people-centred and must transcend ethnic, religious, and political affiliations.
“Our focus remains humanity. We will continue to empower people, lift them, and make them prosperous irrespective of their background. We must remain united and resist agents of division,” he stated.
Senator Mwadkwon commended the governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, for his visionary leadership and deliberate efforts in transforming the state, particularly in areas such as transportation, agriculture, education, healthcare, and economic revitalisation. He called on citizens to continue to support the administration in building a united, secure, and prosperous Plateau.
The senator urged the beneficiaries to use the items effectively and productively for their own and their communities’ benefit.
Earlier, the director general of the senator’s Campaign Directorate and two-term Plateau State House of Assembly member, Hon. Dalyop Mancha, praised the initiative as a timely intervention to reduce hardship and poverty.
Similarly, Hon. Chris Hassan, chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State, lauded Senator Mwadkwon for strengthening the party in the zone through impactful empowerment programmes.
A highlight of the event was the presentation of a Peugeot 406 car to one of the senator’s loyal supporters, Mr James Nyango, in recognition of his dedication.
One of the beneficiaries, Mrs Sarah Davou, expressed gratitude to Senator Mwadkwon, saying economic empowerment will enable them to become self-sufficient and labour employers in their various communities.
