Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has provided financial support to 800 petty traders, distributing ₦10,000 each to boost their small businesses.
During her visit to Kogi Central markets on Saturday, the senator personally engaged with traders, listened to their concerns, and handed out cash envelopes totaling millions of naira.
Her market outreach coincided with the groundbreaking ceremony for five mini LNG plants in Ajaokuta, reflecting her commitment to both economic and infrastructural development in the region.
Market Tour and Trader Engagement
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan visited two of the largest markets in the district:
- Ihima Central Market, Oboroke
- Bariki Market, Okene
She started at the livestock market, where both indigenous traders and Hausa/Fulani cattle sellers received financial support. She then proceeded to the chicken and blacksmith sections, ensuring that diverse groups of traders benefited from the initiative.
During her tour, traders trooped out in large numbers, offering prayers for her leadership and pledging continued support.
Commitment to Economic Empowerment
Addressing the traders, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan emphasized that the financial aid was aimed at supporting struggling petty businesses and easing economic hardships. She reaffirmed her dedication to grassroots development, promising to extend similar support to other markets across Kogi Central.
The senator reiterated her commitment to delivering democratic dividends to her constituents, ensuring that economic opportunities reach the most vulnerable members of the community.
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