For 150 women in Ilaje, November 13, 2026, marked another opportunity to strengthen their livelihoods and take their small businesses to greater heights as Hon. Donald Kimikanboh Ojogo extended business grants to them under his ongoing empowerment initiative.
The beneficiaries, comprising traders, fishermen and artisans, received the grants at an empowerment programme held at the Ugbonla Township Pavilion. They were drawn from six wards in Ilaje Constituency 1 and parts of Constituency 2, within the Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency.
The intervention is expected to provide financial support for the women to sustain their businesses, improve their economic activities and contribute more meaningfully to their families and communities.
Represented by his Senior Legislative Aide, Hon. Oyebo Aladetan, Ojogo encouraged the beneficiaries to make productive use of the grants, stressing that the money should serve as business capital to expand their ventures rather than be spent on personal needs.
He explained that the initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which emphasises economic growth, improved livelihoods and opportunities for Nigerians.
In his goodwill message, the Ilaje Local Government APC Chairman, Hon. Akogun Adeniyi, expressed appreciation to Ojogo for the intervention, describing it as a demonstration of support for women at the grassroots.
He also encouraged the beneficiaries to reciprocate the gesture by supporting Rep. Ojogo and President Tinubu ahead of the forthcoming January general elections.
Among the dignitaries present were Hon. Oyebo Aladetan, Senior Legislative Aide to Rep. Ojogo; Mr. Oladeji Ebisemiju, Chief of Staff to the Member of the House of Representatives; Hon. Agbeni Blessing; Hon. Kola Awala; Rt. Hon. Bosede Zachariah Ejagbomo; Dr. Demehin; Prince Samuel Akinruntan; and Hon. Omono Tomoloju, among others.
Beyond the financial grants, the intervention represents an opportunity for 150 women to strengthen their economic independence, sustain their livelihoods and build more resilient businesses.
For the beneficiaries, the support offers renewed hope and a chance to turn business aspirations into greater economic opportunities.