FALEKE EMPOWERS 1,423 CONSTITUENTS WITH CASH GRANTS, DISTRUBUTES 240 POS MACHINES TO PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED

"My word is my Bond" The distinguished  lawmaker representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. James Abiodun Faleke emphatically stated as he once again demonstrated his commitment to empowering his constituents. 

As part of the celebrations for his 65th birthday, Rt. Hon. Faleke on Monday 30th of December, 2024 empowered 1,423 individuals with cash grants of ₦75,000 each for startup businesses.

Additionally, 240 POS machines were distributed to physically challenged individuals and others nominated for the training. 

This historic event underscores Faleke's dedication to his "Service to the People Continues" initiative, ensuring everyone in Ikeja Federal Constituency benefits from the dividends of democracy.

The initiative has given hope to physically challenged individuals, enabling them to start their own businesses.

Faleke's empowerment program is consistent, with plans for continuous training in 2025. He has also presented empowerment items to small and medium-sized enterprise owners.

Beneficiaries expressed gratitude, testifying to the love and appreciation for Faleke. His commitment to empowering his constituents is truly commendable.

Services to the people continues 

(C) Media Office of Rt Hon James Abiodun Faleke

You are a vessel onto honour, Leke Abejide celebrates Chief James Faleke on 65th Birthday

Member HOR and Chairman House Committee On Custom has shower encomium on Chief James Abiodun Faleke on the celebration of his 65th Birthday. The second term lawmaker likened James Faleke's life story to that of the biblical Joseph. 

The lawmaker made the statement available through his media aide, Miss Ibukun Abraham, he said the senior Lawmaker has positively transform the political, economic and developmental landscape of Ojodu, Ikeje Lagos and Nigeria as a whole.

In his words,  "Happy birthday to my EGBON, your story is that of Joseph who became a Prime Minister in a Foreign land. You were born and brought up in Okunland at Ekinrin precisely now known as Ekirin-Ade in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State but through God’s grace from obscurity to limelight in far away Lagos and you were noticed by our political father and Leader President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR in his days as Governor of Lagos as an instrument of vessel on to honour who can be used positively to transform the political, economic and developmental landscape of Ojodu Local Council Development Area which eventually threw you up as someone who can further represent a larger area and that led to your election into House of Representatives since 2011 and God has been faithful you never disappointed the people of Ikeja Federal Constituency which led your being elected four(4) times as Member House of Representatives to represent the capital city of Lagos"

My political association with you started in 2015 when you came from Lagos to be running mate to our late political leader in Kogi State,Prince Abubakar Audu that death took away after our victory and since then we have worked together to liberate our people in Kogi State.

My prayers are that as you celebrate 65 years you will celebrate more than 100 year in good health, wisdom and prosperity.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU SIR.

Leke Abejide empowers constituents with over N100m, reaffirms Yagba's Development remain his focus, not senate election.

My target is not to run for senate, rather my target is towards good governance and development of the people of Yagba, Hon. Leke Abejide made this known during the official flag-off and launching of the 100M LAF Cooperative,  Thrift Credit Union loan disbursement and distribution of food items in Yagba today. 

During the disbursement of the non-interest loan scheme for women, Hon. Leke Abejide said his target is to see that he represents the people of Yagba East, Yagba West and Mopamuro Federal, while he also extends some of his gestures to Kabba Bunu-Ijumu Federal Constituency, and also expand it to Lokoja-Koto, this is not for the purpose of elections or running for Senate but to put humanity first.  

"Today we are launching a One Hundred Million Loan Scheme (100M) for Women, to support Nano and Micro-businesses, and also food items for the people.  

"I have seen on social media different articles bothering on 2027 election, when I am yet to complete one and half years of my second term in office, I just want to start giving back do the people at the grassroots and I know God will continue to help me " he said. 

"It is unfortunate that some people are talking about 2027 House of Representatives election, my target is governance, I want to face governance to make Yagba Federal Constituency the envy of all. I refuse to be distracted but focused on the development of Yagba.  When it is time for politicking it will be played. 

"Politics is not played on social media, but it is grassroots and we are in the grassroots now to play it local. The Senate seat is in Yagba West, therefore, we should be cautious about how we play politics and with the huge population of Yagba East Local Government which is like two local governments lumped together, I think it is inappropriate to fight us". 

"The waec payment extended to KBI and now to private schools across the area is not focused on contesting for Senate. We have people-oriented scheme meant to benefit people for capacity and human building.  

The women cooperatives society scheme is targeted to provide financial solutions and empowerment to women in small scale businesses for expansion and growth.  

Hon. Abejide noted that women play a critical role in the development of any society, adding that  the non-interest 100M loan was determined to empower the women to drive economic growth.

He said  this is not the first of the the loan scheme as the initiative launched in 2014 was given to  two hundred and fifty (250) women in Yagba,the second phase is 100M Naira that will revolve  round to help women grow their businesses, as they make necessary returns it will create avenue for more women to benefit.

"Very soon LAF Cooperative Thrift Credit Union will become the most preferred financial institution for loans as it will be accessible Nano businesses.

 "By empowering women entrepreneurs, nano and micro business, we support businesses, uplift families, and foster an inclusive and prosperous society. We are confident that this initiative will inspire a new wave of entrepreneurial spirit, drive economic growth, and create lasting wealth for the people Yagba. 

Hon. Leke Joseph Abejide congratulated the people of Yagba for the great achievements under his leadership while promising to do more before 2027.

Kogi APC Federal Lawmaker, Idris Salman distributes essential empowerment materials to 6000 constituents.

By Temiloluwa Samuel – Kabba

The federal lawmaker representing Kabba/Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency at the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Idris Salman has empowered over six thousand (6000) members of his constituency with empowerment materials worth hundreds of millions.

Speaking at his country home in Aiyegunle-Gbede in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State, the lawmaker said as part of his responsibility to provide quality representation for the constituency and also to facilitate opportunities for the people, he has decided to reach out to the people throughout different programs hence the distribution of the essential materials to assist the people in alleviating their sufferings, stressing that beneficiaries are drawn from across the 30 wards in the federal Constituency.

According to him, variety of essential materials and tools available for distribution to support their livelihood includes, 6000 bags of 10k rice, 30 motorcycles, 30 grinding machines, 10 Deep Freezers, barber’s clippers with chairs and accessories, 15 water pump machine, 100 sprayers and chemicals, 20 hairdresser kits, 20 industrial sewing machine and 20 generators.

He noted that these essential materials are meticulously selected to support the people across some critical sectors in order to assist them to access the tools of operations that will enhance their productivity leading to economic gain for them to be self-reliant.

He charged the beneficiaries to make judicious use of the materials given to them, assuring the people who have not been considered to keep hope alive as many programs and empowerment are in pipeline in 2025 that will also be beneficial to them.

He urged the beneficiaries not to sell those materials as any attempt to dispose of the materials cheaply would be a disservice to his efforts at repositioning their well being.

He promised to continue to prioritize development of the entire constituency, pointing out that just yesterday, he commissioned a six blocks of Classrooms at Government Science Secondary School, Okedayo in Kabba district, solar powered boreholes in Edumo and Odo-Ape communities in Bunuland for the people to access portable water and quality education respectively.

Some of the beneficiaries who spoke to newsmen commended the lawmaker for living up to expectations by providing such empowerment programs just barely 17 months in office, and pointed out that they will continue to give him the needed support for him to do more.

Solomon Owope, one of the beneficiaries that got a motorcycle was full of joy, appreciating the kind gesture of the lawmaker, promised to make judicious use of it.

Present at the occasion includes senior officials of the Kogi State Government, local government officials, political leaders, traditional rulers, Chieftains and members of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kabba/Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency