Senator representing Lagos West District, Dr. Idiat Oluranti Adebule, has empowered no fewer than 1,000 beneficiaries drawn from across the local governments and LCDAs of Lagos-West Senatorial District.
Adebule made the presentation during the Lagos-West Senatorial District Stakeholders Engagement and Constituents Mega Empowerment Programme, held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the Blue Roof Pavilion, LTV 8, Ikeja, Lagos.
The items distributed included small commercial buses (Korope), complete sewing machines, hair dryers and accessories, electric barbing clippers with generators, laptops, catering equipment, and make-up kits, while some categories of beneficiaries also received cash grants of ₦200,000 each to support their businesses.
The event attracted party leaders, traditional rulers, religious leaders, community stakeholders, women, and youth groups from across the Lagos-West Senatorial District.
Speaking at the event, Senator Adebule said the empowerment initiative was part of her commitment to job creation, poverty alleviation, and economic inclusion, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
She explained that although the programme was initially scheduled for December 2025, it was shifted to January 2026 due to circumstances beyond her control.
She noted that the beneficiaries had undergone intensive skills acquisition training in six areas, including ICT, hairdressing, catering and hospitality, barbing, tailoring, and cosmetology, to ensure they are well-equipped to run sustainable small businesses.
“This programme gives me joy because it puts smiles on the faces of our people and renews their hope in a better future. Today’s edition is bigger and better than previous ones, both in scope and impact,” she said.
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Senator Adebule also used the occasion to present a summary of her legislative and constituency achievements since assuming office on June 13, 2023.
She disclosed that she had sponsored 12 bills and co-sponsored six others, bringing the total to 18 bills, in addition to two motions that have been adopted by the Senate.
On constituency projects, she listed the construction of two primary healthcare centres in Igbolobi, Ojo Local Government Area, and Isokan area of Ojokoro in Ifako Ijaiye Local Government Area. She also mentioned the construction of a multi-purpose Youth Development Centre in Badagry and the installation of over 1,000 solar streetlights across the Lagos West Senatorial District.
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The presence of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi) added colour and excitement to the event, as his arrival was greeted with thunderous applause from stakeholders and beneficiaries.
Senator Yayi commended her colleague for what he described as her outstanding performance and dedication to effective representation in Lagos-West Senatorial District.
He rated Senator Adebule’s performance at 90 per cent, stressing that his assessment was based on a clear understanding of what effective representation entails.
*Religious Leaders Back Adebule’s Empowerment Drive*
Religious leaders praised Senator Adebule’s empowerment initiative, with the Chief Imam of Ikeja Division, Sheikh Kamorudeen Adeola Illo, urging beneficiaries to make proper use of the items to improve their lives.
The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, commended Senator Adebule for giving back to her community.
*Hon. Rasaq Ajala: Adebule’s Vision for a Stronger Lagos West*
Hon. Rasaq Ajala praised Senator Dr. Adebule for her unwavering dedication to human capital development, particularly for youths, women, artisans, traders, and small-scale entrepreneurs.
He described the programme as a testament to her vision of a stronger, self-reliant, and economically empowered Lagos-West.