The member representing Nsit Ubium state constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Otobong Bob, has empowered over 2,000 constituents with vehicles, business support funds, vocational tools and educational support aimed at reducing poverty, creating wealth and promoting self-reliance.
Bob made the donations and giveaways on Friday, October 9, during his constituency briefing and empowerment programme held at the Nsit Ubium Local Government Secretariat in Ikot Edibon. The programme attracted a large gathering of beneficiaries, political leaders, traditional rulers, community stakeholders, religious leaders, and party faithful from across the constituency.
At the event, the beneficiaries received eight saloon cars,11 mini buses, 20 tricycles, 45 motorcycles, 30 vulcanising machines, 40 power generators, complete barbing kits, 40 hairdressing sets, 30 knapsack sprayers, 30 grinding machines, 11 grass-cutting machines, 14 deep freezers, and 30 manual sewing machines.
The programme also included cash support for small businesses, traders, artisans, and other residents seeking to establish or expand their enterprises.
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Under the financial component, 110 women and 110 youths each received ₦100,000 in business support. Additionally, 32 beneficiaries received ₦500,000 each, while another set of 24 were constituents were given ₦200,000 each.
Similarly, six indigenes were awarded ₦1 million each, while 110 students received educational grants of ₦100,000 apiece to support their academic pursuits.
Speaking during the event, Bob said the initiative was designed to appreciate the people of Nsit Ubium state constituency for their support and to demonstrate the importance of effective representation and people-oriented lawmaking.
He thanked the Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, for his support, as well as the leadership of the State House of Assembly, for creating an enabling environment for lawmakers to discharge their responsibilities.
Governor Eno, who also spoke at the event, commended Bob for his commitment to his constituents. He emphasised that constituency briefings and empowerment programmes are essential responsibilities of elected representatives.
Eno encouraged other lawmakers to follow suit by keeping their constituents informed about their activities and providing interventions that improve livelihoods.
He further commended members of the state legislature for their cooperation with his administration, noting that their partnership has contributed to maintaining stability in the legislature and supporting the government’s development agenda.
The Governor assured Bob of his continued support and expressed optimism that more empowerment initiatives would follow in the administration’s second term.
He urged the people to maintain peace, encouraged eligible residents to participate in the electoral process, and called on beneficiaries to utilize the assistance to improve their livelihoods.
The Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Udeme Otong, who led the 26-member assembly delegation to the event, thanked the people of Nsit Ubium for entrusting their representation to Bob.
While he acknowledged the governor’s support and partnership with the legislature, Otong pledged their vote for President Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Governor Eno, and all APC candidates in 2027.
Some federal lawmakers and other stakeholders from the constituency, led by Senator Effiong Bob, the celebrant’s father, also expressed appreciation for the empowerment programme and assured the Governor of their political support.
The event featured the formal presentation of empowerment items and business support amid much excitement from beneficiaries, many of whom expressed gratitude for what they described as life-changing interventions.
Some beneficiaries who spoke separately, including Imabong Hanson, who received ₦1 million in business support; Emediong Usoro, a recipient of the educational grant; and Charles Friday, who received ₦500,000 to start a business thanked Bob for the opportunity, saying that the items would help them establish or expand their businesses, create employment, and improve the economic well-being of their families.
