Hon. Ogbara Announces Kosofe Mega Empowerment Programme, Targets 1,000 Constituents
By Emmanuel Daniji
Hon. Kafilat Adetola Ogbara, Member of the House of Representatives representing Kosofe Federal Constituency, has announced the forthcoming Kosofe Federal Constituency Mega Empowerment Programme, a large-scale intervention designed to improve livelihoods and strengthen communities across Kosofe in Lagos State.
The lawmaker made the announcement during a press briefing attended by party leaders, committee members, and community representatives. She said the engagement was convened to clearly outline the objectives and scope of the initiative, stressing that it was important for constituents to hear directly from her to avoid misinterpretation of the programme’s intent and implementation.
Addressing residents of Agboyi-Ketu LCDA, Ikosi-Isheri LCDA, and Kosofe Local Government, Hon. Ogbara extended New Year greetings and reaffirmed her commitment to their welfare. She described the people of Kosofe as hardworking, resilient, and enterprising, noting that 2026 would be a year of deliberate action rather than mere rhetoric.
According to her, the Kosofe Mega Empowerment Programme is scheduled to hold on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the CMD Funplex Centre, CMD Road, within the constituency. The initiative is targeted at youths, women, artisans, traders, and small business owners, and is aimed at providing tools, opportunities, and resources to boost income generation and drive sustainable economic growth.
Hon. Ogbara explained that the empowerment exercise builds on several skills-development initiatives she has sponsored over the past year. These include the training of mechanics and artisans under the National Automotive Technicians Association (NATA) in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion in Abeokuta, in preparation for emerging trends in automotive technology. Beneficiaries of the training, she said, will now be empowered with the tools required to independently carry out vehicle conversions.
She also recalled the professional makeup training organised for young women at a reputable makeup studio in Victoria Island, as well as specialised technical training conducted by Bosch, one of the world’s leading tool manufacturers, for artisans in the constituency. Many of the participants, she disclosed, will receive Bosch tools as part of the empowerment package.
The lawmaker emphasised that the programme is not a routine distribution of items, but a deliberate, data-driven intervention aimed at achieving long-term impact. She explained that beneficiaries were profiled through physical and online forms to assess their skills, age, economic status, and experience, in order to match them with empowerment support best suited to their needs.
“This programme focuses on people who have already acquired skills and those who truly deserve support, including low-income earners and vulnerable constituents,” she said. “By equipping trained beneficiaries with the right tools and support, we are ensuring that skills translate into income, prosperity, and shared growth.”
Hon. Ogbara noted that the initiative aligns with the Federal Government’s 2026 budget vision on shared prosperity, as articulated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, adding that her empowerment drive reflects the broader national agenda of inclusive economic growth.
She announced that close to 1,000 constituents will benefit in the current phase of the programme, assuring those not selected that the exercise would be continuous throughout her tenure. “We have comprehensive data, and empowerment will rotate. Everyone will be reached in due course,” she said.
The selection process, she added, adopts a bottom-up approach cutting across wards in Kosofe Local Government, Ikosi-Isheri LCDA, and Agboyi-Ketu LCDA, with inputs from stakeholders including the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), market leaders, community and religious leaders, political stakeholders, and online community platforms.
Responding to questions on the proposed Special Seats for Women Bill, Hon. Ogbara disclosed that there has been positive progress, with strong backing from the President and the First Lady. She explained that while the initial proposal sought one female senator per state, it was later adjusted to one female senator per geopolitical zone, stressing that the advocacy is driven by collective representation rather than personal ambition.
Items to be distributed under the empowerment programme include solar electric stoves with two free pots, mini buses, tricycles (with provisions for persons living with disabilities), makeup kits, barbing kits, deep freezers, artisan tools, cars for party loyalists, hairdryers, grinding machines, popcorn machines, sewing machines, startup kits, and cash support.
She also announced a partnership with Pepsi, which has provided coolers and drinks for beneficiaries, with assurances of follow-up support.
In her closing remarks, Hon. Ogbara congratulated prospective beneficiaries and encouraged all constituents to participate actively in the programme. She reaffirmed her belief that empowering people strengthens families, communities, and the nation, expressing confidence that, by God’s grace, 2026 will be a year of growth, hope, and positive impact for Kosofe Federal Constituency.
