MARKET WOMEN EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME HOLDS IN IJURIN EKITI
HON. BIODUN OMOLEYE EMPOWERS TRADERS AND WIDOWS IN EKITI FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY II
In a continued demonstration of commitment to grassroots development and economic empowerment, Biodun Omoleye, Member of the House of Representatives representing Ekiti Federal Constituency II, organized the Market Women Empowerment Programme aimed at supporting traders and widows across the constituency.
The empowerment programme is scheduled to hold on Thursday, 5th March, 2026, at the Orelope Community Market Center, Ijurin Ekiti, in Ijero Local Government Area of Ekiti State. The initiative is designed to provide financial and material support to market women and widows in order to strengthen their businesses and improve their livelihoods.
PROMOTING GRASSROOTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The programme underscores the commitment of Hon. Biodun Omoleye to promoting grassroots economic development, especially among women who play a vital role in sustaining local markets and family welfare. By supporting traders and widows, the initiative aims to boost small-scale businesses, encourage financial independence, and contribute to community development across the constituency.
Market women remain a critical part of the local economy, providing goods and services that sustain communities. Through this empowerment programme, beneficiaries will receive assistance that will help expand their trading activities and improve their economic stability.
SUPPORT FOR VULNERABLE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY
Widows, who often face significant economic challenges, are also key beneficiaries of the programme. The initiative reflects a deliberate effort to provide relief and opportunities for vulnerable members of society while promoting inclusiveness in development programmes within the constituency.
The empowerment programme is expected to attract community leaders, market associations, stakeholders, and beneficiaries from different parts of Ekiti Federal Constituency II, who will gather to witness this impactful initiative.
COMMITMENT TO PEOPLE-CENTERED LEADERSHIP
Hon. Biodun Omoleye has continued to demonstrate people-centered leadership through several empowerment programmes and development initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of constituents. His dedication to uplifting traders, women, and vulnerable groups highlights his passion for sustainable development and inclusive growth.
The Market Women Empowerment Programme once again reflects his resolve to ensure that the dividends of democracy reach the grassroots and positively impact the lives of the people.
AUTHOR: COMRADE IDOWU AFUYE
