30/08/2026
OLGA BREAKING NEWS!!!
BONNY LG CHAIRMAN APPROVES ₦200 MILLION YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SCHEME FOR 400 YOUNG PEOPLE
…As Bonny Youths Federation Presents Him with Award of Quality Leadership for Exceptional Performance
In a further demonstration of his administration’s commitment to youth empowerment and human capital development, the Chairman of Bonny Local Government Area, Amasenibo Hon. Abinye Blessing Pepple, DSSRS, JP, has approved a ₦200 million Youth Empowerment Scheme for 400 young people across the Local Government.
Under the scheme, each beneficiary will receive ₦500,000 to support their economic aspirations and enhance their capacity for self-reliance and sustainable livelihoods.
The Chairman announced the empowerment initiative today during the Extraordinary Congress of the Bonny Youth Federation (BYF), held at the BYF Secretariat along Asimini Bypass Road, Bonny.
Speaking at the event, Chairman Pepple stated that his administration, as a responsible and people-oriented government, recognises the critical importance of investing in people and contributing meaningfully to the development and progress of Bonny Local Government Area.
He explained that the ₦200 million Youth Empowerment Scheme forms part of his administration’s broader commitment to youth development, human capital advancement, economic empowerment and the creation of opportunities that will enable young people to pursue their aspirations and build a better future.
According to the Chairman, empowering young people remains central to building a productive, prosperous and sustainable society.
In further demonstration of his continued support for the youths of Bonny Kingdom, Chairman Pepple also pledged to provide a Hiace bus to the Bonny Youth Federation, the apex youth body in the Kingdom, to enhance its mobility and facilitate the effective coordination of its activities.
Speaking earlier, the Leader of the Bonny Youth Federation, Mr. Anthony Banigo, commended Chairman Pepple for what he described as his deliberate commitment and sustained efforts towards youth development and the advancement of human capital across the Local Government Area.
A major highlight of the Extraordinary Congress was the presentation of an Award of Quality Leadership to Chairman Pepple in recognition of what the Bonny youths described as his exceptional leadership and performance in office.
The Chairman was also presented with a Special Award of Recognition in appreciation of his support for the preservation of Bonny culture and his contributions towards the promotion of tourism within the Local Government Area.
Signed:
Amb. Wisdom Chapp-Jumbo, anipr
Chief Press Secretary
Bonny Local Government Council
Sunday, August 30, 2026