To reduce the hardship being faced by Nigerians, the Chairman, Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Dele Oshinowo, has donated N50,000 each to 1,000 indigents under the council’s Community Empowerment Initiative tagged, ‘WeLift1000’.

Speaking during the presentation in Ketu on Thursday, Oshinowo explained that the empowerment was crucial to enhance the livelihood of the vulnerable in the LCDA.

“This isn’t just about money. It’s about hope. It’s about giving people the tools to uplift themselves, their families and their communities,” he said. He noted that building infrastructure was not the only impact the government could make, stressing the importance of creating opportunities and empowering indigents with the needed resources to thrive.

Oshinowo pointed out that the beneficiaries were carefully selected as it captured those in crucial need of the empowerment programme. He added that they were selected based on recommendations from Community Development Associations (CDA), Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), artisans’ unions, market leaders and random surveys conducted across the LCDA.

He announced that N75 million has already been disbursed under the WeLift initiative for 850 indigents as direct investments to support their businesses and grow the local economy.

He added: “This grant is more than just financial relief; it is about fostering economic opportunities and enhancing the livelihoods of our people. N125 million has been disbursed this year alone, which reflects our unwavering commitment to human capital development, in addition to the extensive infrastructural advancements we continue to champion.”