The member representing Yewa North/Imeko Afon Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Gboyega Nasir Isiaka, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the allocation of funds to carry out a feasibility and technical viability study in the 2025 budget for the proposed Agro Processing Free Trade Zone in the constituency.
He made this known on Tuesday in his address at the constituency empowerment programme, held in Ayetoro, in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State.
The lawmaker noted that the strategic location of the constituency, with vast arable land and proximity to international borders, positioned it perfectly to become an agric processing and export powerhouse.
Isiaka, chairman of the House Committee on National Planning and Economic Development, said the establishment of the FTZ would provide thousands of job opportunities, bring about economic revolution, and equally position the constituency as a significant contributor to national food security and foreign exchange earnings.
He said, “This is not just another project; it is the beginning of an economic revolution that will create thousands of jobs, establish value chains, attract investments, and position our constituency as a significant contributor to national food security and foreign exchange earnings.”
The lawmaker said he would continue to pursue a 15-year development plan for the people of the constituency anchored on education, agriculture development, border development, healthcare development, and youth and women empowerment, which he said aligned perfectly with the blueprint of Tinubu’s administration.
He stated further that the empowerment programme for about 2,100 constituents was part of efforts to boost the human capital development agenda.
“We are particularly proud to announce that over 2,000 constituents will benefit from various intervention packages designed to enhance economic self-reliance and productivity.
“Some of the programmes we are rolling out today include: Business Support Grants of N100,000 each for 1,101 entrepreneurs across our constituency, empowering them to expand their businesses and create more jobs.
“Agricultural Support in the form of cash, equipment, and inputs for 177 farmers dedicated to enhancing food security in our communities and distribution of fertilisers and other critical farming inputs to at least 300 farmers to boost crop yields and agricultural productivity.
“Vocational equipment including sewing machines, IT equipment, and soap-making tools, alongside cash grants for at least 150 young people pursuing skills development.
“Essential business tools including deep freezers, generators, hairdryers, grinding machines, and sewing machines for at least 150 small business owners. Mobility enhancement through the provision of 5 tricycles and 25 motorcycles to facilitate transportation, logistics, and delivery services.”
Earlier, two blocks of three classrooms each facilitated by the lawmaker at Ansarudeen Primary School 1, Ayetoro, were inaugurated by the State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Professor Abayomi Arigbagbu.
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