Rep. James Faleke ( Ikeja Federal Constituency) on Friday distributed empowerment tools to 1,623 members of the constituency.
The distribution held at the Lagos Television Authority premises, Agidingbi, Ikeja.
The beneficiaries were given tools such as tricycles, hair dryers, wireless clippers, power generators and grinding machines.
Juice extractors, industrial sewing machines, deep freezers, cake mixers, plumbing tools, coolers, plastic chairs and tables were also distributed.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that security personnel were on ground to ensure maintenance of law and order.
Faleke said that the only criterion to benefit from the empowerment was presentation of the voter card.
He said that the empowerment was not limited to any particular party or tribe.
“The only criteria is to be a voter. You must be a registered voter with a voter card.
“Also, it has nothing to do with your tribe, religion or belief,” he said.
The lawmaker, who is also the Chairman, House Committee on Finance, emphasised the importance of civic responsibility.
He said that President Bola Tinubu was committed to serving all Nigerians, regardless of their party affiliations or tribes.
He pledged to reach out to more members of his cconstituecy with empowerment programmes.
He cautioned the beneficiaries against selling the tools, emphasisng the importance of utilising them to make a positive impact on communities.
He commended President Tinubu’s economic reforms, describing them as remarkable.
Alhaja Olusola Kokumo, the Chairman of APC in Ojodu Local Council Development Area, described Faleke as Godsend.
“He has been doing this even before he got elected, he keeps assisting and contributing to making lives of members of this constituency better.
A trader and one of the beneficiaries,
Alhaja Muibat Ashiru, commended Faleke for the gesture.
She prayed God to bless him.
“I urge other lawmakers to emulate him,” she said.
Mr Alex Anetor, an indigene of Warri, Delta, and a hair stylist, who also benefitted, told NAN that he was happy and grateful for the empowerment.
