From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha
A member of the Anambra State House of Assembly representing Awka South 1 constituency, Hon. Henry Mbachu has identified sustainable approach as key to tackling the country’s increasing poverty rate.
Mbachu who made this disclosure during a tour of some markets within his constituency in Anambra State also said the level of poverty and inequality presently in Nigeria threatens national security, stability and unity.
Hon. Mbachu as part of his constituency outreach programmes visited some local markets across Awka the State capital where his engagements have been focused on the people, especially the poor who live below the poverty line.
During his tour of the markets, he distributed seed capitals to the local market men and women.
He said the impact of the activities of the petty traders on the local economy has been so enormous hence the need to empower them the more for bigger capital base which he said can make a huge difference in their lives.
He emphasised that creating more job opportunities for the underprivileged, implementing economic and institutional reforms for efficiency, would elevate incomes.
Mbachu also called on young people to come and assist the government in the fight against corruption by being active partners in the development and growth of their local communities.
“Well -to -do people should be done with ‘Dorime’ and other costly wines and spirits. The cost of one bottle of exotic drink can end excruciating poverty in many families” he implored.