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Ogun group distributes sewing machines, others to resid-ents

An Ogun group, Assurance Grassroots Organisation, has empowered 120 residents of Yewa North with sewing machines, helmets, and sprayers to ease economic ha Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-group-distributes-sewing-machines-others-to-resid-ents/

Ogun group distributes sewing machines, others to resid-ents

The Assurance Grassroots Organisation, a non-political group, has recently supported 120 residents of Yewa North Local Government Area in Ogun State through the distribution of vocational equipment and safety materials. The initiative aims to alleviate the economic challenges faced by the beneficiaries and enhance their livelihoods.

The programme included the distribution of 10 sewing machines, 60 motorcycle helmets, and 50 knapsack sprayers to help individuals in their respective occupations, promote economic self-reliance, and strengthen their capacity to contribute to community development. The organisation's chairman, Yinka Alade, expressed that the initiative was a response to the need to support President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun's ISEYA development agenda, and the infrastructure development initiatives of Solomon Adeola, also known as Yayi.

Alade emphasized that supporting people at the grassroots level is an effective way to improve living standards and promote sustainable development. The empowerment programme was received with appreciation by the beneficiaries, who highlighted its timeliness and beneficial impact on their economic well-being. Additionally, political leaders and stakeholders present at the event commended the organisation for the initiative, describing it as a commendable intervention that aligns with the broader objectives of the federal and state governments.

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