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In a remarkable display of grassroots empowerment, Hon. Dickson Tarkighir, the member representing Makurdi/Guma constituency in the House of Representatives, has rolled out a massive distribution of tricycles (keke) and motorcycles to his constituents in Makurdi, Benue State. The initiative, aimed at enhancing economic opportunities and easing transportation challenges, has been hailed as a game-changer for local youths and entrepreneurs.
Dozens of brand-new yellow tricycles and sleek motorcycles were handed over to excited beneficiaries in a well-attended ceremony, with scenes of neatly parked vehicles stretching across open fields under the Benue sun. The empowerment package is designed to support small-scale businesses, provide means of livelihood, and reduce unemployment among the youth in the constituency.
“This is huge, congratulations to all beneficiaries,” read a widely shared post celebrating the event. The distribution has sparked widespread commendation, with community leaders and residents praising Hon. Tarkighir for his commitment to tangible development. Many see the gesture as a direct response to the daily struggles of constituents who rely on commercial transport for income.
The lawmaker’s office confirmed that the beneficiaries were carefully selected across wards in Makurdi and Guma to ensure fair representation. Recipients, many of whom are first-time business owners, expressed gratitude and optimism about the positive impact the vehicles will have on their lives.
This empowerment drive comes at a time when economic hardship continues to bite across Nigeria, making such interventions not just welcome, but critical. As the new fleet of tricycles and motorcycles hit the roads, they carry more than passengers—they carry hope, opportunity, and a stronger bond between the people and their representative in the green chambers.
