BY SUNDAY EGEDE
DELTA State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, has kicked off the 2025 FOOSTODEY/Izeze Women Empowerment Scheme under the theme “Ukodo na Tẹvwẹ.”
Applications are now open, and a 14-member committee is set to oversee the initiative, ending August 8.
The scheme, formally known as the FOOSTODEY/Izeze Reuben’s Women Empowerment Scheme for Small Scale Traders in Ughelli South Local Government Area, is being coordinated by a 14-member committee.
Application forms are free and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Prospective beneficiaries are encouraged to download or copy the forms online and submit them to any of the designated committee members.
The committee is chaired by Olorogun Stella Ogigba, with Vera Okpemu as Vice Chairperson. Other members include Omiragua Okierumena, Hon. Rachael Ughakpoteni, Olorogun Eseoghene Adehor, Princess Eguono Ogbon, Olorogun Josephine Oduaran, Hon. Robina Omoko, Lizzy Unurhoro (APC Women Leader, Ughelli South LGA), Hon. Joy Edirin Akoyere, Hon. Ejayeta Sunday, Hon. Kesiena Itihwe, as well as Ufuoma Òmotẹ Alagbabiri and Mr. Edwin Oghejefa who is to serves as Secretary.
According to the notice, all completed application forms must be submitted by Friday, 8th August 2025. The scheme aligns with the “Renewed Hope for MORE Agenda” of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, and the APC, aimed at promoting grassroots economic growth through targeted empowerment initiatives.
In his social media post, Hon. Izeze invoked the familiar rallying cry “FOOSTODEY AGAIN!!!” and added a cultural flavour with the local slogan “Ukodo na Tẹvwẹ,” underscoring the scheme’s community-focused spirit.
Residents of Ughelli South are urged to take advantage of the opportunity to boost their small-scale enterprises and contribute to the local economy.
