Rep Member, Remi Oseni Flags off ₦250m Empowerment Scheme for Metal Workers
House of Representatives member for Ibarapa East and Ido Federal Constituency, Honourable Remi Oseni has distributed industrial tools to members of the Oyo state Chapter of Blacksmith, Welder, Iron Benders and Metal Technicians Association of Nigeria in Ibadan.
The programme which was flagged off at Bembo, Apata, Ibadan, had over six hundred beneficiaries smiling home with modern equipment such as Angle Grinders, Welding Machines and Generators to boost their crafting activities.
Apart from the distribution of tools, a fifty million naira non interest cooperative society code named “The Remi Oseni Soludero Cooperative Society” was also launched to provide access to zero interest revolving funds to BWIAN members in the state.
Distributing the essential welding tools to the beneficiaries, Hon. Oseni, a trained Engineer and Chairman, House Committee on the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA), said the empowerment initiative was part of his strategic agenda to support artisans noting that the programme would enhance BWIAN members trade and improve their livelihoods.
“These are not mere instruments, they’re investments into your future. We are providing you with the means to innovate and evolve in your trade.”
This will serve as a catalyst for entrepreneural growth, nurturing business and improving living standards. This empowerment programme is not just a donation but a strategic initiative designed to help you, not only to sustain but to expand your businesses “
Oseni, reeled out his achievements as a lawmaker in the national assembly to include educational initiatives, such as sponsoring over 700 students for JAMB exams and providing free WAEC registration for 400 students in 2024, Raising 100 Youth Millionaires Project,” which has created 12 young millionaires since its launch in December 2023, infrastructure improvements like road construction projects such as the Elebu Junction-Elebu Market-Orita Merin-Idi Ahun Road and the Nihort-Baptist-All Saints-Agbofieti Road. 
Oseni reiterated his commitment to improving the lives of his constituents and the people of Oyo State, stating that his entry into politics was driven by a desire to serve.
This empowerment programme is yet another stride in my ongoing efforts to make life better and more meaningful for the ordinary citizens of Oyo State,” he declared.
The Governor, BWIAN, Oyo State Chapter, Alhaji Munirudeen Adegoke, who appreciated Hon Remi Oseni for the multi million naira empowerment, called on other elected office holders on in the state to support artisans so as to turn around the economic situation of the state and the country at large.
