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Thousands of people from Oyo North Senatorial district on Tuesday benefited from Senator Abdulfatai Buhari economic empowerment scheme held at NYSC orientation camp in Iseyin.
The beneficiaries including traditional rulers, artisan, students’ widow religion organization and communities were drawn from the 13 local government area of the Senatorial districts
Items distributed include 36 cars, 300 motorcycle, 300 sewing machines, over 400 grinding machine, 40 deep freezers, Generators and 13 electric transformers.
The senator also distribute a N20,000 each as bursary award to 200 students of tertiary institution and N25,00 each to 200 widows carefully selected across the Senatorial district
In his welcome address, Senator Buhari who is also the chairman Senate Committee on ICT and Cybercrime said the empowerment program is to appreciate members of his constituency and support their economic advancement.
The State governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, was at the event. He hailed Senator Buhari’s effort in transforming the lives of his constituents.