{"id":977,"date":"2026-11-04T07:20:58","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T07:20:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prodigytimes.com\/?p=977"},"modified":"2026-11-04T07:20:58","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T07:20:58","slug":"ojuabere-promises-grants-interest-free-loans-for-market-traders-in-ibadan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prodigytimes.com\/?p=977","title":{"rendered":"Ojuabere Promises Grants, Interest-Free Loans for Market Traders in Ibadan"},"content":{"rendered":"

NRM aspirant pledges business support to strengthen livelihoods and the local economy.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Hon. Adekunle Hafeez Ishola, popularly known as Ojuabere<\/strong>, has reaffirmed his commitment to market traders in Ibadan North-West and Ibadan South-West Federal Constituency, pledging business support if elected to the House of Representatives in 2027.<\/p>\n

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Addressing market women and men during his campaign, Ojuabere outlined two proposed empowerment initiatives aimed at helping traders grow their businesses, improve household incomes and contribute to the local economy.<\/p>\n

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Under the proposal, small-scale traders would be eligible for non-repayable business grants,<\/strong> while traders seeking larger amounts of capital could access interest-free loans<\/strong>, repayable without additional interest. According to the proposal, repayments would enable the loan funds to be recycled to support other eligible traders.<\/p>\n

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The initiative reflects a focus on the economic realities of market traders, many of whom work daily to sustain their families, create livelihoods and keep local commerce moving.<\/p>\n

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If effectively implemented, such support could help traders expand their businesses and strengthen economic activity across the constituency. Its impact, however, would depend on transparent eligibility criteria, fair distribution and a sustainable funding structure.<\/p>\n

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As the 2027 elections approach, the proposal adds market enterprise and grassroots economic empowerment to the issues voters can consider when assessing candidates and their development plans.<\/p>\n

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Ojuabere is seeking the constituency’s mandate under the National Rescue Movement (NRM),<\/strong> promoting a vision centred on opportunity, service and development.<\/p>\n

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Adekunle D\u1eb9! Idera D\u1eb9!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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NRM! Rescue! Vote for people-centred representation.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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