Despite being on what many believed to be executive prompted suspension, which may have deprived her some benefits as a legislator ,member of the Imo State House of Assembly, Hon. Ngozi Obiefule last weekend empowered 44 people in her constituency by giving them financial assistance to boost their businesses.
Aside the financial empowerment, the memeber representing Isu LGA also donated bags of rice as additional gifts.
Speaking during the event,Hon. Obiefule explained that the gesture was part of her campaign promises which are geared towards development of her constituency.
She noted that the promises are targeted at alleviating the suffering of her people, adding that the “Men /Women Cash Empowerment” is necessary for them to start something on their own.
Hon. Obiefule, said to have won so many awards as best Imo legislator made the donation at her residence in Isuokporo, Isu LGA of the state, specifically gave out a whopping sum of 100 thousand naira to about 44 persons which were selected from different communities.
The Ranking lawmaker added that the gesture is a continuous programme, adding that she will ensure that the dividends of democracy reach her constituents.
It would be recalled that Hon Obiefule had in previous years sent some of her constituents overseas for further studies.Last batch of her educational program was last year when she sponsoredd over 10 graduates of Isu LGA to United States of America and Cyprus for their post graduate programs.Many of the beneficiaries of her scholarship program have long graduated and begun to fend for themselves and dependants.
