By Mercy Adi
The federal lawmaker representing Isoko North/Isoko South Federal Constituency of Delta State, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko, has launched a three-day skills acquisition training empowerment program for 200 women and youths in the constituency.
According to the lawmaker, the program, aims to equip participants with practical skills in production and packaging of cleansing products, entrepreneurial skills, branding and brand management, NAFDAC/SON certification process, marketing and corporate strategy, and financial management.
Hon. Ukodhiko emphasized the importance of empowering his constituents, stating,, “Recall, when I was contesting for the House of Representatives, I promised I would do a lot of things that would empower my people. Today, I’m here in fulfillment of that promise I made, to change the orientation and narrative. I’m committed to empowering my people to earn money for themselves.”
He urged the beneficiaries to take the skills acquisition program seriously, “I want to charge you all, the beneficiaries, to take the skills acquisitions programme very seriously. Also, be disciplined financially, and be focused. After learning the various skills that you will be taught in the programme, you will be given business grant money to start up your businesses.”
Hon. Ukodhiko assured the beneficiaries that more empowerment programs would be rolled out soon, he said, “I want to assure you all, soon, there will be more, bigger training and empowerment programmes for more people, that have been lined up and will be rolled out for the benefits of my constituents.”
He also commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for his human capital development and economic programs that have transformed the lives of many women and youths in Isoko. Ukodhiko called on the people of Isoko to support Governor Oborevwori in the 2027 general election.
“You will agree with me, our son-in-law and amiable Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has executed many road projects in Isoko running into billions… So, for these people-oriented projects and programmes done and more, we must return to our various homes and wards from here, go out and mobilize our people to vote massively for our performing Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori come 2027 in order for him to do more.”
In his remark, Chairman of Isoko South Local Government Area Council, Hon. Warri Ovoke Friday, commended Hon. Ukodhiko for the skills acquisitions and empowerment program he said that “The skills and acquisition training empowerment was a kind gesture, saying, not everyone that can do it.”
The Chairman, Delta State Hospitals Management Board, Dr. Paul Oweh, also Added, “This skills training empowerment programmes facilitated by our House of Representatives member, Hon. Ukodhiko is much better than to be given little stipends as empowerment would sustain you and your homes.”