SEN ZAM SECURES ENDORSEMENT, DISTRIBUTES MOTORCYCLES,
SEWING, GRINDING MACHINES, OTHERS TO CONSTITUENTS
From TORYILA KAJO, Makurdi
The North Central Development Commission (NCDC) facilitated by the senator representing Benue North West senatorial district, Titus Zam, has distributed 180 motorcycles, 320 sewing machines, 300 grinding machines, 60 power hand tillers and 40 car wash pumping machines to constituents to self-sufficient.
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Speaking at the ceremony in Makurdi on Friday, senator Zam explained that the donated items are not merely equipment, but are instruments of enterprise, sources of livelihood and opportunities for economic independence.
“This is the sixth major empowerment exercise since my assumption of office. It builds upon earlier interventions in leatherwork, small scale ventures of grinding and hair dressing, as well as agricultural initiatives involving pepper and dryseason rice farming”, Zam stated.
He disclosed that the commitment to human capital development is equally reflected in scholarship awards to 350 indigent students in tertiary institutions, saying beyond, undertaken of food distributions during materials to IDPs, maintained annual fertilizer distribution to support farmers in the constituency.
According to senator Zam, his legislative interventions align within the broader economic reforms of president Bola Tinubu’s administration, the reforms seek to address long standing structural and material challenges and to establish an enduring foundation for sustainable socioeconomic growth of Nigerians.
He commended president Tinubu for the establishment of the NCDC among others as a special purpose vehicle to convey development to the grassroots of the region, and senator George Akume, whose guidance, encouragement and support have been significant in his political journey and has remained a source of inspiration through out his service in the senate.
Senator Zam, assure that the distribution exercise is not the end of commitment but another step in a continuous journey of service, and will remain attentive to the needs of his people, responsive to emerging challenges and committed to using the opportunities of legislative representation to advance the welfare of his constituency.
Speaking, the Benue State APC chairman, Comrade Austin Agada, described Senator Zam as a committed representative who has made APC and Benue North West proud and therefore, his Senate victory in 2027 is inevitable.
The APC chairman further explained that Senator Zam has demonstrated pragmatic leadership disposition showing respect to constituted authorities Ed respect to the APC leadership, respect to relevant Stakeholders and constituents and by so doing the 2027 Senatorial election is possible.
On the issue of election campaign ahead of the forthcoming general election while fielding questions from Journalists, Agada maintained that the incumbent Governor Hyacinth Alia has shown disrespect to Mr. President Bola Tinubu for disrecpecting his directives on automatic tickets to all APC members from national Assembly in the State.
Agada said governor Alia also showed no respect to the leader of APC in the North Central and Benue State, senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation and all Stakeholders and will suffer the consequences of his actions in the forthcoming general elections.
The Guest Speaker of the occasion, Rt. Hon. John Dyegh, noted that Senator Titus Zam deserves a second term based on his track records and antecedents at the Red Chambers, assuring him of overwhelming victory in the forthcoming senatorial election.
He said the people of Benue North West would support Senator Zam’s second term bid for more democratic dividends at the door steps of the Benue North West constituents, describing Zam as embodiment of humility, respect for Elders who have listening ear to his Constituents on their challenges.
Earlier the Chairman North Central Development Commission, Barr. Cosmas Akighir, commended Senator Zam’s pragmatic and people centered representation at the National Assembly ensuring that his representation is felt at the door steps of his Constituents.
Barr. Akighir further explained that with the effective representation of Senator Zam who also chair’s the Senate Committee of NCDC will always have the support of the Commission and assured Benue North West Senatorial District of NCDC presence at all times.
Earlier in his opening remarks, Chairman Central Planning Committee, SPE. A. Akwaya (RTD) said the items donated represent more than material possessions, but tools for enterprise, instruments of Self – reliance and opportunities for sustainable livelihoods which has the potential to support a business, provide employment, improve household income and contribute to the economic development in Benue North West District.
He expressed appreciation to Barr. Akighir Chairman and Managing Director Director/Chief Executive Officer, North Central Development Commission, Dr. Cyril Tsenyil, the entire leadership and management team for the sponsorship of the Empowerment program in his senatorial district.
