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As part of his efforts to support Dr. Asue Ighodalo’s governorship bid, Dr. Uyi Igbinadolor, an Edo-born surgeon based in the United States, has launched a market women empowerment program across the three Senatorial districts of Edo State.
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The latest empowerment exercise took place at Uwa Market in Oredo Local Government Council, where 100 market women received ₦10,000 each to support their businesses.
Dr. Igbinadolor, who partnered with Executive Chairman of Oredo Local Government Council, Dr Tom Obaseki, stated that the empowerment programme aims to alleviate the suffering of traders during these challenging times in Nigeria.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Obaseki commended Dr. Igbinadolor for his kindness and urged the beneficiaries to pray for him and his friend, Sir (Chief) Tonna Okei, who supported the initiative.
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He encouraged the women to use the funds for the intended purpose and assured them that Dr. Igbinadolor would provide additional support when Dr. Ighodalo wins the governorship election.
Dr. Obaseki also seized the opportunity to campaign for Dr. Ighodalo, urging the women to vote for the PDP candidate to ensure continuity of the empowerment program and to address the challenges facing the state.
“This support comes from your own son, Dr. Uyi Igbinadolor, who is angry with the level of hunger and suffering that you are going through and has decided to help 100 market women with 10,000 naira each for you to add to your businesses.
“He sent me to urge all Edo Women not to vote for those who are making us to suffer. We need people like Asue Ighodalo in PDP to step in and help us. Everyone should vote for the PDP so that we can have cheap food and security in our community,” he said.
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