The Isoko Nation was beehive of activities as the DESOPADEC Executive Director Finance and Administration, and convener of "Okugbe Isoko for Sheriff" Chief Kome Okpobor has empowered 300 persons with #100,000 (one hundred thousand naira) only each in Isoko Nation to boost their businesses as part of efforts to support the MORE AGENDA of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's Administration.
In his speech the convener of the group, Chief Okpobor noted that, the decision to carry out the empowerment at Isoko Development Union Secretariat, Oleh Delta State is to mark this year Democracy Day at June 12.
Okpobor stated that, "as humans, this is the time to help Isoko people in any little way we can".
He used the medium to charge the people of Isoko nation to unite together and work for the success of the governor Sheriff Oborevwori 2027 election.
He advised the beneficiaries drawn from the various wards in Isoko South and North respectively to use the money judiciously to better their lives and also promised to embark on another empowerment in the next two months and in the month of December specifically.
On his part, the chairman of Isoko North Local Government Council, Hon Prince Godwin Ogorugba, commended "Okugbe Isoko for Sheriff" Convener Chief Kome Okpobor for his generosity towards the people of Isoko nation.
He further said that since the PDP now joined APC, they will continue to pursue the MORE AGENDA of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori especially in the area of empowerment to grow Isoko people.
He admonished the beneficiaries to make good use of their money to grow their businesses, as he advised those who did not receive not to worry as more opportunities are coming their way.
The Director of Okugbe Isoko for Sheriff, Chief Dr Frank Ozue and the Spokesperson Hon. Emakpor Odogu in their speeches appreciated the convener, Chief Okpobor for his kindness, and urged members to continue to support governor Sheriff led administration.
They enjoined the Isoko people to support Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to ensure he succeeds in 2027.
One of the beneficiaries Mrs Christiana Ogaga, from Owhelogbo who spoke on behalf of the beneficiaries commended Okugbe Isoko for Sheriff and Chief Kome Okpobor for his kind gesture.
She prayed God to continue to bless him in every of his endeavors, and also urged others to emulate his kind gesture.
Present at the event were: the APC chairmen of Isoko South and North amongst other dignitaries.