
More than 200 residents of Lagos Mainland have received business equipment in an empowerment programme organised by Rep. Moshood Oshun, according to Punch. Items distributed included mini-buses, tricycles, and sewing machines, aimed at supporting small businesses and improving livelihoods in the constituency. The initiative forms part of the lawmaker's efforts to boost economic self-reliance among constituents, with beneficiaries drawn from across the Lagos Mainland area.
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