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By Kadiri Christopher

The Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Chairman, Dr Eric Osayande, in the new year, has continued his administration's market money programme.

The market money initiative which began during the Chairman's first term has gained huge commendations across numerous quarters in Edo State, particularly in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area. 

Leading the distribution team, the Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Chairman, who was represented by the Vice Chairman, Hon. Osamuyi Idehen, noted that the gesture aims to cushion the adverse effect faced by the market women amid harsh economic realities now prevalent in the Country. 

"The local government Chairman acknowledges the hardship that now stares at everyone, he has directed that the market money be extended to your market; this is not a loan, it is for you to add up to support your trade," the Vice Chairman noted.

The market money distribution captured 50 market women in Urora market, Ward 4 and another 50 market women in St Saviour market, Ward 5. The women who were obviously excited conveyed their appreciation and prayers to the Council Chairman.

In appreciation, the Iyeki of Urora market, Mrs. Esther Obaseki, noted, "we are very grateful for this gesture, it is very timely and well appreciated; the Council Chairman is Godsent, he means well for the people of Ikpoba-Okha, he has shown that on several occasions, we will continue to support his administration, may God guide and protect him and his cabinet."

At St Saviour market, the women who welcomed the team with songs and dance were in obvious excitement, noting that the Council Chairman has fulfilled many of his electioneering promises.

One of the St Saviour market beneficiaries, Mrs Esther Umweni, applauded the Chairman for his numerous people-centred initiatives, noting that the move is first of its kind and will be remembered for a long time.

"We have never had it this good in Ikpoba-Okha, for a Council Chairman to share money to market women to help their trade; money not to be returned, money not borrowed, this is good", Umweni noted.

Recall that upon assumption of office, September 2023, Osayande directed market money to Evboriaria market, Ward 6 and Okha market, Ward 9.

Similarly, market women in Ogheghe market, Oregbeni market and Ugbekun community in Wards 9, 2 and 7 respectively, benefitted of the Osayande market money initiative last year.

Fifty women in each of the destinations are selected to benefit.

Leading the Thursday distribution was the Council's Vice Chairman, Hon. Osamuyi Idehen, accompanied by the Head of Revenue department, Pst. Josephine Duze. 

The distribution captured100 market women with 50 drawn from Urora market and 50 drawn from St Saviour market respectively. 

Amongst Urora market women beneficiaries are Esther Obaseki, Helen Uwugbusan, Aigbe Osakpolo, Itohan Emokpae, Joy Lawrence, Helen Ekoigiawe, Pat Idehen, Comfort Uhunmwagho, Omosefe Osagiede, Edith Ofor, Helen Okoh, Rebecca Idahosa, Maria Idehen and a host of others.

Rose Ezoba, Adesuwa Joromi, Success Segun, Queen Iyiriaro, Florence Omorogbe, Esther Umweni, Ann Osazuwa, Mercy John, Bunmi Omoigui, Eze Chidima, Ann Osazuwa, Philo Ovenseri and a host of other St. Saviour market women also benefitted on Thursday.

"May the Almighty God continue to empower the Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Chairman and his team to do more for Ikpoba-Okha people", the market women prayed.