A recent empowerment programme in Olomu Kingdom, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, has brought joy and expectation to the community. Olorogun Samuel Oghotomo, Executive Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Community Development, organised the initiative, which saw 60 carefully chosen beneficiaries receive ₦50,000 each and 12 motorcycles given to deserving youths. The programme is a practical implementation of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's MORE Agenda, focusing on Meaningful Development, Opportunities for All, Realistic Reforms, and Enhanced Peace and Security.
The selection process for the programme was fair and inclusive, with six people chosen from each community in Olomu Ward 1 to ensure every area benefited equally. Thirty youths were carefully screened based on need and their potential to succeed in economic activities, not on political connections. This approach supported both existing households and young people who form the community's future. Oghotomo advised the beneficiaries to use the money and motorcycles wisely, stressing that the real value of any help depends on how carefully and hard the receiver works with it.
The programme was attended by community leaders, political stakeholders, youths, beneficiaries, and many indigenes of Olomu, who expressed joy and gratitude for the initiative. Chief Raymond Temisere, the LGA Publicity Secretary, supported the programme by providing ₦60,000 worth of fuel for the motorcycles, allowing the new owners to start using the bikes straight away for work. The Executive Chairman of Ughelli South Local Government Area, Hon. Lucky Aweromre, was represented by Hon. Henry Gbejimor, who praised Oghotomo's generosity and steady commitment to empowering people.
The APC Chairman of Ughelli South, Chief Edirin Ojays Ojigho, thanked Oghotomo and urged other people of means to follow his example, noting that personal achievements may be forgotten, but the good impact a person makes on others' lives lasts as a true legacy. The beneficiaries described the gifts as a clear show of love and commitment, and they prayed for continued blessings on Oghotomo and asked that his ability and resources increase. They also declared support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) and expressed confidence that the party would win at all levels in the 2027 elections.
This programme fits into Governor Oborevwori's MORE Agenda, which focuses on community development and turning the Agenda's goals into real results for ordinary people. Giving capital and motorcycles injects money into local economies, improves mobility for trade, and shows that no community is forgotten. In rural and semi-urban parts of the Niger Delta, such support addresses youth unemployment and limited transport. Motorcycles are especially useful where public transport is scarce, helping people move goods, trade, and stay connected.
The fair selection process, based on need and potential rather than favouritism, sets a good example, showing that resources can be shared openly and effectively. The benefits spread further, with sixty households gaining extra money and twelve young people gaining transport, increasing local spending and trade, and strengthening the community's economy over time. It also shows younger people that careful use of opportunity can lead to progress.
Oghotomo's initiative is about leadership that remembers its roots, resources used to help people thrive, and politics that turns power into service for ordinary citizens. The Olomu empowerment programme will be remembered for its careful planning, fairness, and promise of future help, showing how the MORE Agenda can work at the community level through dedicated officers. As Delta State develops under Governor Oborevwori, such efforts form important building blocks that improve opportunities across the state.
Key points
- The programme distributed ₦50,000 to 60 beneficiaries and 12 motorcycles to deserving youths in Olomu Kingdom, Delta State.
- The initiative aligns with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's MORE Agenda, focusing on Meaningful Development, Opportunities for All, Realistic Reforms, and Enhanced Peace and Security.
- The fair and inclusive selection process ensured that every area in Olomu Ward 1 benefited equally, supporting both existing households and young people.
