It’s time to show working: Hon. Esosa Iyawe empowers over 372 Oredo women with soft grant.(Photos)

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In a rare show of genuine compassion and grassroots commitment, Hon. Engr. Esosa Iyawe FNSE, the distinguished Member representing Oredo Federal Constituency, has once again demonstrated that true leadership goes beyond the chambers of the National Assembly. In a gesture that has left many in awe, Hon. Iyawe personally empowered no fewer than 372 women from Oredo with soft cash grants of ₦25,000 each — not from government allocations, not from constituency funds, but directly from his own personal foundation and pocket.

Some may look at ₦25,000 and dismiss it as small. But for these hardworking women—traders, food vendors, artisans, and small-scale entrepreneurs—that sum represents fresh stock in their shops, additional produce for their stalls, capital for daily turnovers, and the seed of stability that keeps families fed and businesses alive.

The women beneficiaries, many of whom had tears of joy, described the gesture as a lifeline. They noted that while big promises often end up as empty rhetoric, Hon. Iyawe’s action stands out because it is practical, personal, and impactful. His philanthropy once again underscores his reputation as a lawmaker with a heart, a leader who listens, and a representative who truly feels the pulse of his people.

At a time when the public clamors for leaders who will “show workings,” Hon. Esosa Iyawe has not only shown his workings but has also shown his heart. By lifting 372 women with a soft but powerful touch of empowerment, he has proven that leadership is not measured in the size of the budget one controls, but in the size of compassion one is willing to share.

This is not a one-off. Hon. Engr. Esosa Iyawe has made a habit of touching lives directly, complementing his numerous empowerment drives and visible constituency projects with personal acts of kindness that never make the headlines but change destinies in silence. From scholarships to youth skill support, community development efforts to women empowerment like this, he continues to prove that leadership is not just about passing bills in Abuja, but about constantly standing with the people who entrusted him with their mandate.

Hon. Iyawe’s consistency in giving back, both through official channels and his personal initiatives, has cemented his place as one of the most people-focused lawmakers Oredo has ever had.

Osigwe Omo-Ikirodah writes in for iReporteronline.