Barely days after distributing thousands of educational tablets worth millions of naira to schools across Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has launched another major empowerment initiative with the rollout of electric vehicles to constituents.
The electric vehicle distribution, described as a continuation of her innovation-driven development agenda, is designed not merely as a handout but as a structured economic empowerment programme. Beneficiaries, according to the Senator, are not only given the vehicles but are also comprehensively trained and equipped with the technical skills required for their operation and maintenance.
“This is about intention, not impression. Impact, not handouts. Innovation, not convenience. Legacy, not perception,” she stated during the rollout.
The initiative according to The Radiant News comes on the heels of a large-scale digital education intervention that saw thousands of learning tablets distributed to students in various local government areas within Kogi Central. Observers note that the rapid transition from digital literacy support to green mobility empowerment reflects a broader strategic vision focused on sustainable development.
According to the Senator, the decision to introduce electric vehicles aligns with global trends toward clean energy and cost-efficient transportation, while also creating income-generating opportunities for local beneficiaries.
“We are taking the longer route because it is the only route that guarantees lasting impact. Sustainable development is not about temporary applause; it is about building systems that endure,” she added.
The programme integrates capacity building, ensuring that recipients are trained in vehicle management, maintenance culture and operational sustainability. This approach, aides say, is intended to prevent asset mismanagement and guarantee long-term viability.
Community members have been encouraged to patronise the beneficiaries as a way of strengthening the local economy and ensuring the success of the initiative.
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