Source: tolonradio.com
The Member of Parliament for Tolon Constituency in the Northern Region, Hon Alhaji Habib Iddrisu has distributed some essential logistics to 644 artisans in the constituency.
The items include sewing machines, hair dryers, weaving machines and barbering machines worth one million Ghana cedis (GHS1,000.000.00)
The beneficiaries comprising 400 tailors, 96 hairdressers, 114 weavers and 34 barbers’ also received startup capital from the MP.
The weavers each received GHS 1000 whiles tailors, hairdressers and barbers’ received GHS 500 each. This is the third time the Tolon MP supports artisans in the constituency, earlier donations were done in Tolon and Tali communities.
Presenting the items to the beneficiaries, the Tolon MP who doubles as the 1st Deputy Majority Chief Whip said the initiative is to provide the necessary tools and resources to empower artisans in the constituency, especially those who have gone through apprenticeship.
So far 843 artisans have benefited from the Tolon MP’s apprenticeship empowerment initiative.
Hon Habib Soyalana hinted that, masters and trainers of all apprenticeship shops within the constituency will also be supported, saying that, this will encourage artisan masters and trainers to teach apprentices with zeal and diligent.
He noted that, the good works of artisan masters cannot be overemphasized, adding that, artisan masters are enduring a lot and doing their best to impact skill knowledge and discipline to apprentices.
“We cannot thank you enough. I am going to support all masters and trainers in the constituency. You are doing a lot for our sisters and brothers”. He acknowledged
Highlighting some the initiatives he brought to the people of Tolon Constituency since 2020, the Tolon MP said, the initiative to support artisans in the constituency is novelty, “This is the first time an MP in the constituency is empowering local artisans”. He emphasized
Hon Iddrisu announced that, very soon he will support needy but brilliant students to pay their school fees through the Soyalana Education Endowment Fund.
He said, the fund has so far supported 1024 tertiary students. “The Soyalana Education fund will support more students and so I’m calling on students from this Constituency to apply and access this fund”. He urged
He reiterated that, there is no single community in the constituency that he did not bring the needed development intervention to, “Within 4 years I have brought the needed development to the people of Tolon constituency, I have constructed classrooms blocks, clinics, roads, mechanized boreholes and expand electricity to several communities”.
He added “there are few communities without electricity and I am going to ensure that these communities join the national-grid before the December 7 election. We want 100% electricity coverage in Tolon constituency before the election”.
Hon Iddrisu urged the people to vote massively for him and the NPP presidential candidate Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the December 7 general election for more development interventions.
The Regional Representative of the Garment Makers Association, speaking on behalf of the executives, masters, and graduates thanked the Tolon MP, Hon Habib Iddrisu for his benevolence.
He acknowledges the contribution of the MP in the artisanship sector in the area, adding that, the Tolon MP gestures have not only reduced the burden of parents but also help many young girls to follow their dreams.
The Chief of Nyankpala who was the guest of honor thanked the 1st Deputy Majority Chief Whip for the gesture and urged the beneficiaries to use the machines to improve their livelihoods.
The Chief also called on the people of the area to eschew any form of violence as the December 7 approaches.
The Garment Makers Association, Tolon Zone, at the ceremony presented a citation plaque to the Tolon MP Hon Habib Iddrisu for his generosity and support to members of the association.
