The member representing Yagba Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Elder Leke Abejide, has pledged N500 million for a youth empowerment programme aimed at supporting young people to establish and expand small-scale businesses across the constituency.
  Abejide made the pledge at his homecoming ceremony at the Itodo Open Field in Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi State, saying the programme would benefit youths across the 74 communities in the federal constituency.
  
He said the initiative was designed to provide young people with the resources and opportunities to become self-reliant, create jobs and contribute to the economic development of their communities.
  The lawmaker also declared his support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election and the second-term bid of Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo.
  
Abejide said his decision was based on his belief that the two administrations were committed to policies and programmes aimed at promoting development and improving the welfare of Nigerians and residents of Kogi State.
  Earlier, the Secretary to the Kogi State Government, Dr Folashade Arike Ayoade, welcomed Abejide to the homecoming ceremony and commended his interventions in the constituency, particularly his support for widows and students.
  
Ayoade said the interventions demonstrated the lawmaker’s commitment to supporting vulnerable members of the constituency and promoting the educational aspirations of young people.
  Also speaking, the Chairman of Yagba West Local Government Area and Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Kogi State chapter, Hon. Tosin Olokun, assured Abejide of the support of the people for President Tinubu and the lawmaker ahead of the 2027 elections.
  
Olokun said the people had witnessed the impact of the APC-led administration and would continue to support leaders whose policies and programmes, he said, were geared towards development, economic growth and good governance.
  Speaking with journalists at the event, Hon. Emmanuel Obaro urged youths in the constituency to unite and participate actively in the political process, describing the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the “winning team” ahead of the 2027 elections.
  
He called on the youths to support candidates who, he said, had demonstrated commitment to their development and the progress of the constituency and the state.
  The homecoming ceremony was attended by political leaders, APC stakeholders, traditional rulers, youths, women and other supporters from across Yagba Federal Constituency.