The lawmaker representing Irele/Okitipupa federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Jimi Odimayo, has supported the federal government’s palliative by doling out N10m to 200 vulnerable persons.
Odimayo said his gesture was to help cushion the effects of the removal of fuel subsidy.
Odimayo, who also unveiled several empowerment programs worth over N100m to support rural dwellers, promised to improve the living conditions of his people.
He said youths, women, and artisans would benefit from the self-employment programs.
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The Chairman, of the House Committee on National Population Commission, said he is visiting and lobbying various federal agencies, to attract development to his home state.
“In the area of actual financial palliative, a sum of N50,000 is now being given out each, to 200 vulnerable residents of the constituency, to alleviate their suffering.
“This effort is my way of mitigating the consequences of the fuel subsidy removal by alleviating the hardship faced by them, as I’m committed to fostering a sustainable future for the residents of Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency.