The Digest:
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has donated ten outboard engine fishing boats to women’s groups in Akwa Ibom South as part of his constituency project, linking the empowerment to future political backing.
Key Points:
- The boats were presented at Akpabio’s country home in Essien Udim LGA on Boxing Day.
- Beneficiaries are from riverine communities where fishing is a primary livelihood.
- Each boat is equipped with fishing nets, a refrigerator, and extra fuel tanks.
- Akpabio stated the gesture was due to the strong support he receives from women.
- He explicitly asked recipients to become “fishers of men” for the APC in future elections.
- The Senate President also praised Governor Umo Eno and urged support for his administration.
- Beneficiaries thanked Akpabio and pledged continued political support in return.
Sources: Punch Newspaper, Vanguard
