Hon Dekeri addressing his constituents during the event
By Okpokpo Okhumode, Auchi
Mr Sunday Dekeri, representing Etsako Federal Constituency of the House of Representatives has given out N32 million to 32 persons making each of them a millionaire in his constituency as start-up business capital.
Dekeri made the presentation of the cheque to the 32 beneficiaries at a grand reception and post inauguration party organised for him as a federal lawmaker held at Iyamoh, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo.
According to him, the cash was part of his campaign promises to make each person a millionaire in the 32 wards of the Etsako federal constituent if elected.
” My leader this is in fulfilment of my promise to you in course of our campaign that I will make 32 persons in all the 32 wards on Etsako Federal Constituency millionaires.
“Let me also inform you that this morning we have commissioned the projects I promise to execute before our swearing in.
“We have commissioned the ultra modern market in South Ibie and industrial borehole in Ogute community, and climaxing this, we are here to present the 32 millionaires I promise Etsako people,” Dekeri said.
Dekeri noted that the beneficiaries were carefully selected based on merit from every units that gave them the most votes at the election in the constituency.
He warned the beneficiaries that the million naira given to them is to start up business that would yield profit so they can also help the needy in the constituent instead of waiting for them to come from Abuja.
“Let me remind us that the essence of giving out this 32 million is not to be shared with anybody, but the money is for them to start up business.
“So that they can also carter for others because of the condition of our people.
“Let us empower those who know how to multiply money such that they will be attending to immediate needs of our constituency.
“A woman will come to you I need support for my child school fees, the profit you are making from whatever trade you are doing try to carry it out with this 32 million.
“Please extend that heart of fellowship, extend that heart of love to others.
“We are doing this to let people know that APC is a party that reward hardwork.
“We want to let you know today that your hardwork will not go in vain,” he said.
The lawmaker, however, thanked the people of the constituent for electing him to represent them and promised not to let them down.
“I am here to thank Etsako people for the love you showed us by voting for us in the last election.
“With gratitude and humility after voting for me, I am here to tell Etsako people that you are highly dependable.
“There is no love that can be greater than the love you show us at the election.
“In the course of our campaign, we made several promises, even though you were ready to vote without promise.
“I want to say again Etsako people I thank you from the bottom of my heart for not allowing us to be put to shame.
“Etsako remain resolute, Etsako remain committed, they decided come rain, come shine they will remain with us.
“Today we are all gather and I am happy we are celebrating this day” Dekeri said.
Some of the beneficiaries thanked the lawmaker for the gesture and for fulfiling the promises he made during the campaign.
They, however assured him of the judicious use of the money for business and to help lift their people out of poverty.
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