The Delta North senatorial candidate on the platform of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in next month’s general election, Prince Ned Nwoko at the weekend, promised an empowerment package of N50 million each for one million youth every year if elected.
Addressing about 10, 000 youth during the maiden edition of Delta North Youth Assembly, Nwoko said the money would be released in three tranches for those who meet the requirements.
He said the would-be beneficiaries must show evidence of being entrepreneurs for two years, and that their registered businesses must be capable of employing at least five persons each.
According to him, the exclusive empowerment package is part of his agenda for Delta North (Anioma Nation), if he wins the election.
Prince Nwoko said the document was already prepared for the establishment of Youth Agency to midwife the programme, noting that as a youth ambassador, the issues affecting youth were very dear to him.
“I already prepared the document, and once it is approved, it will establish a youth agency to take care of the youths for the next four years.
“We will employ one million youths every year. The criteria are that you must show that you have been an entrepreneur for only two years. The second condition is that you should be able to employ at least five youths.
“Each youth is going to get N50 million as empowerment package. It is real, this money will be given to those youths who qualify. You must have account and your business must be registered,” he said.
He urged the youths to vote for the presidential candidate of PDP, Atiku Abubakar, and his running mate, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state and all other candidates of the party in the general elections.
