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₦800 Million Empowerment: Arogbo-Ibe Voice CEO Hails Kestin Pondi, Seeks Inclusion of Ijaw Media in Future Interventions,

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₦800 Million Empowerment Programme: Arogbo-Ibe Voice Publisher/CEO Commends Kestin Pondi, Advocates Media Inclusion in Future Interventions

By EgbemaVoice,

The Publisher/CEO of Arogbo-Ibe Voice Reporters, Doctor Kegbe, has commended the business grant initiative by High Chief Kestin Pondi, describing it as a landmark empowerment programme valued at ₦800 million, approaching the ₦1 billion mark, making it one of the most impactful private-sector interventions in the history of the Niger Delta.

He noted that the initiative demonstrates a strong commitment to economic development and grassroots empowerment, benefiting 80 entrepreneurs across critical sectors including agriculture, food production, technology, fashion, logistics, and creative industries.

“This intervention is both timely and transformative. Its scale and reach clearly reflect a genuine passion for uplifting livelihoods and strengthening the economic base of the Niger Delta,” he stated.

The beneficiaries of the programme are listed below:

First Batch (50 Entrepreneurs)

Abizen Foods; ABYGOS Agro Tech; Arelow Prop Tech; Audeev’s Kitchen; Auwal Integrated Rice & Bioenergy Ent.; BlueHive Tech; Bola Nature Herbal; Bralay Catering & Craft; BWILLS Online Academy; Deels Fashion; Delta Nova; ElevatiaIQ; Expert Clean; Happy Enterprises; IVY Enterprise; Jay Sea Food; MAYOR IMPACT TECHNOLOGIES LTD; Muzi Food; NATU Fashion; Natural Herbs & Spices; Nusalek Agro Allied Ltd.; Owei Bot; Pillars Bakery; PUREVANA NIGERIA LTD PLAN; Raymu; Rebbel Cleaning Services; REFILL LOGISTICS SERVICES LTD; RME Autogele; Shola Pepper Farm; Snack Affair; Spinel Integrated Services; STAN SERVICES LTD.; Stance Fashion; Sugar Bistro; Sundry-Agro Tech Foods; Tap n’ Go; The Brave Creative; The Digital Babe Academy; The Helm Space; The Immaculate Shepherd Farm; THE KBD BRAND; Trenes Cedars Nig.; TripChow; Urban Threads Collective; Vanguard Farms; Vannyz Business; Victory FoodStuff & Wholesale; Yagha International Ltd.; Zocary Farms; Zone A. Ltd.

Second Batch (30 Entrepreneurs)

Agro-Lapre Enterprise; AVAN Sparks; C Le Roy Fish Business; CY Autos; Daesbla Agro Foodstore; Emaka Zenith Events; Emperor Laundry and General Cleaning; Havilah Hearth; IFÉ LÓ SÈ Enterprises; Inked By Gerry; Jatalin Ltd.; Joy Fabricz; Kebimapaluwa Nig Enterprises; Krayve Baked Chinchin Ltd.; New Mothers Arena; O. B. Ginger Farm; OPAL Power Plus; Owei Farms; Primeform Manufacture; Rahimat Red Palm Oil Co.; Rare Gem Enterprise; Salvation Akiri Fish Farm; Staffmate; Swiloc Farms Ltd.; Verdig Recycling Ltd.; Vickygood Concepts; VID Audiological Services; Voyage by Tache; Washermann; Xupreme Cutz.

While applauding the initiative, the Publisher respectfully observed that no media house was captured among the beneficiaries. After a careful review of the list, he noted that Ijaw media organizations were not represented, describing this as an opportunity for broader inclusion in future interventions.

He further acknowledged that High Chief Kestin Pondi, in his leadership capacity, understands the vital role of the media in shaping narratives, promoting development, and preserving the identity of the region.

“The media remains a strategic partner in development. As God continues to open greater doors and expand this noble initiative, we respectfully urge that media organizations within the Niger Delta be considered in subsequent empowerment programmes. Their inclusion will further strengthen communication, visibility, and the overall impact of such interventions,” he added.

He concluded by applauding High Chief Pondi’s continued dedication to youth empowerment and community advancement, expressing confidence that with continued expansion, future phases of the programme will reflect even broader inclusion across all critical sectors of the Niger Delta.

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