The Leader of the Bonny Legislative Council and Councillor representing Ward 10, Kingsley Jumbo, has reaffirmed his commitment to the welfare of elderly residents in the ward with the disbursement of monthly stipends for July and August.
The intervention is being implemented under the Ward 10 Elderly Monthly Stipend Initiative, through which selected elderly beneficiaries from communities across the ward receive a monthly stipend of ₦150,000.
According to Jumbo, the initiative is aimed at providing direct welfare support to elderly citizens who have made significant contributions to the development of their communities and the wider Bonny Kingdom.
Speaking during the presentation, Jumbo reiterated his commitment to sustaining the programme, stressing that elderly residents remained an important constituency deserving of continuous attention and support.
He also disclosed plans to introduce additional people-oriented initiatives in Ward 10, particularly programmes focused on elderly welfare and youth empowerment.
The proposed interventions, he said, would seek to improve livelihoods, create opportunities and strengthen economic participation among residents of the ward.
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Jumbo further appealed to residents of Ward 10 to continue to pray for and support the administration of the Chairman of Bonny Local Government Area, Abinye Pepple, in the interest of sustained development across Bonny LGA.
Beneficiaries and their representatives expressed appreciation for the initiative, describing it as a demonstration of compassionate and people-centred leadership.
They said the financial assistance had provided much-needed relief to elderly residents while also promoting a sense of dignity, reassurance and renewed hope that their contributions to their communities had not been forgotten.
The beneficiaries noted that the consistency of the monthly intervention made it particularly significant, describing it as an important welfare programme for elderly citizens being facilitated at the ward level by an elected representative.
The presentation of the stipends was carried out on behalf of the Legislative Leader by the PDP Ward 10 Secretary, Abbey Ibibo, and the APC Ward 10 Secretary, Glory Goodness Umokoro. Some of the nominated beneficiaries were represented by family members during the presentation.
July Beneficiaries
The July beneficiaries were Eremina William Hart of Iloma; Mina Promise Jumbo of Georgikiri; Benson Robert Ebirien of Owupiri; Douglas Nathan Onin Awaji of Fuakpa; Matilda Ataijeng of Otokolomabie; Helen N. Jumbo of Burukiri; Gloria David Omuso of Minima; Dojubere Jumbo of Aru-gbanama; Sobima Benneth Jumbo of Polokiri; Jumbo Matilda Atibi of Ayaminima; Florence Nne Jack Wilson Pepple of Oloma; Gift John Jumbo of Sangama; Stella Ibienebo Jumbo of Orupiri; Dabota Abbey of Epelema; and Loveday Maxwell Ogolikana of Alasakiri.
August Beneficiaries
The August beneficiaries were Mathew Agnes of Otokolomabie; Salome Omoni of Georgikiri; Ebilanyefa Oruwari Geofrey of Owupiri; Herbert Geoffrey Geoffrey of Fuakpa; Comfort Jonathan Jumbo of Burukiri; Wisdom D.F.D. Jumbo of Orupiri; Ethel Nelson John Jumbo of Sangama; Hart Patience Adaobu of Ayaminima; Bridget Lazarus Jumbo of Polokiri; Grace Asis Jumbo of Aru-gbanama; Grace Abbey of Minima; Doris D. Hart of Iloma; Blessing Festus Abbey of Epelema; and Amos Michael Kakpor of Alasakiri.
The Ward 10 Elderlies Monthly Stipend Initiative is part of Jumbo’s stated commitment to using his office to provide direct interventions for vulnerable residents while pursuing broader programmes aimed at improving the socio-economic wellbeing of the people of Ward 10.
