JEZCO Oil Empowers KekeNapep Riders with New Tricycles,Cash in Adamawa
Emmanuel Samuel,Yola.
The Chairman of JEZCO Oil Nigeria Limited, West Africa, Chief Joseph Julius Eze Okafor, has empowered twenty (20) KekeNapep riders in Yola, Adamawa State with brand‑new tricycles and cash awards ranging from fifty to five hundred thousand (50,000 – 500,000)
The initiative was announced by the company’s Yola branch manager, Mr. Oyebuchi Anthony Okeke, who represented Chief Eze Okafor at the ceremony held in Yola.
Okeke explained that the program aims to tackle unemployment and poverty, which have been exacerbated by the state’s ongoing security challenges.
“Our chairman has the poor at heart and is always ready to empower them,” he said, adding that the gesture is intended to be an annual effort to uplift vulnerable communities.
The beneficiaries were selected based on their patronage of JEZCO Oil stations over the past year. A total of 20 KekeNapep riders received brand‑new tricycles, while additional participants were awarded cash prizes.
He emphasized that the empowerment drive is part of a broader corporate social responsibility strategy to foster economic stability in Adamawa.
“We promised last year that those who consistently patronized JEZCO Oil would be rewarded, and today we are fulfilling that promise,” he noted.
Speaking further,Mr.Okeke disclosed that the initiative is just the beginning of a sustained effort. “This gesture will be repeated yearly to ensure continuous support for our communities,” he affirmed, encouraging other businesses to adopt similar models.
The JEZCO Oil empowerment program marks a significant step toward fostering resilience and self‑reliance among KekeNapep operators in Yola, reflecting the company’s dedication to community development and sustainable growth.
Local officials and community leaders praised the program for its focus on youth empowerment and poverty alleviation. They called on other corporate entities to emulate JEZCO Oil’s approach in addressing socio‑economic challenges in the region.
The program also underscores the company’s commitment to supporting local transportation operators, who play a vital role in the state’s informal economy. By providing new KekeNapep units, JEZCO Oil aims to improve the riders’ income potential and enhance their livelihood security.
The program was well attended by Tricycle riders who, expressed gratitude for the tangible support.
They further,pledged to maintain their loyalty to JEZCO Oil and promote the brand within their networks.
The empowerment drive also aligns with state government efforts to promote peace and stability through economic development. By creating opportunities for income generation, such initiatives are seen as crucial in reducing the appeal of criminal activities among vulnerable youths.