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Economy · Channels TV · Thu, 15 Oct 2026

Oluremi Tinubu Inaugurates 50 CNG Buses, Launches Empowerment Programme In Edo

Senator Oluremi Tinubu inaugurated 50 CNG buses and launched a ₦1 billion empowerment programme that will give ₦200,000 each to 5,000 beneficiaries in Edo State. She and Governor Monday Okpebholo said the initiatives will improve transportation, strengthen small businesses, promote economic opportunities for women, youths and vulnerable groups, and support livelihoods and economic growth.

Pidgin: Senator Oluremi Tinubu don inaugurate 50 CNG buses and launch ₦1 billion economic empowerment programme wey go give ₦200,000 each to 5,000 beneficiaries for Edo State. She and Governor Monday Okpebholo talk say the initiatives go better transportation, strengthen small businesses, promote economic opportunities for women, youths and vulnerable groups, and support livelihoods plus economic growth.

How this affects you: Women, youths, vulnerable groups, small-business operators and public transport users in Edo State benefit through improved affordable transportation, strengthened livelihoods, financial independence and economic opportunities.

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