Idrees Aliyu Maikudi: Lawmaker Breaks the Norm, Empowers Aides, Constituents with Motorcycles, Wrappers, Other Items
By Yahaya Idris, Lokoja
Honorable Idrees Aliyu Maikudi, the Member representing Kogi/Koton-karfe State Constituency in the Kogi State House of Assembly, has once again demonstrated his commitment to grassroots empowerment by distributing brand-new motorcycles to his loyal aides and wrappers to women in his hometown of Girinya community.
The colourful empowerment programme, which drew large crowds from across the constituency, served as a testament to Hon. Aliyu Maikudi’s hands-on approach to representation, blending appreciation for dedicated supporters with tangible support for economic upliftment.
Designed to boost mobility for his aides and provide economic tools for women, the initiative underscores the lawmaker’s strategy to enhance livelihoods amid challenging economic times in the country.
The event gained added prestige with the attendance of Engr. Abubakar Bashir Gegu, the leader of Kogi Local Government, and Serving Commissioner in the Ministry of Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, who joined party leaders, community stakeholders, traditional rulers, and numerous well-wishers in celebrating the occasion.
In his address, Hon. Idrees Aliyu Maikudi reaffirmed his unwavering pledge to the welfare of his constituents, declaring that inclusive empowerment programmes and grassroots development form the cornerstone of his legislative mandate.
He emphasized that such initiatives are not one-off events but part of a sustained effort to address pressing needs like transportation, small-scale trading, and social wellbeing in rural communities.
Beneficiaries, visibly elated, poured encomiums on the lawmaker, hailing him as a compassionate, people-oriented leader who truly walks the talk of representation.
Hon. Aliyu Maikudi assured the gathering of continued engagement, promising more empowerment drives to uplift lives across Kogi Local Government and foster self-reliance among his people.
