In continuation of his empowerment programme to his constituents, Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District, Simon Lalong has presented more empowerment items to some of his constituents selected from the six local government areas.
While making a symbolic presentation of the items at the senatorial headquarters in Shendam, Senator Lalong said the items were part of his Zonal Intervention Projects, ZIP, facilitated through the National Directorate for Employment, NDE.
He said the presentation had to be made symbolically as a precaution to avoid large gathering of people which is being discouraged as a result of recent tragic incidences around the country.
He, however, said the items would be distributed to all the beneficiaries across the six local governments through the necessary channels with assurances that more will be acquired for distribution in the coming months.
Lalong said the items, which include computers, sewing machines, refrigerators and grinding machines, were specially targeted at empowering women and youths within the zone.
The senator urged the beneficiaries to put them into proper use and create economic opportunities for self sustenance, warning against resale and misuse.
He thanked the Director-General of the National Directorate for Employment, NDE, Mr Silas Agara and the State Coordinator, Mr Emma Dimka, for making the process simple and seamless.
Dimka, on behalf of Agara, commended Senator Lalong for his passion and love for his constituents.
He said NDE would continue to partner him in opening opportunities for his constituents to create jobs and be empowered for self sustenance.
The beneficiaries affirmed that the gesture was a symbol of quality representation that they had been yearning for over the years.
After the presentation, Lalong visited Shendam clinic to see for himself, the ongoing free medical intervention by GUDO as part of its end of year activities.
He also attended the wedding reception for Mr Ishaya and his new bride in Shendam.
