Gisaor Commissions MAVPEE Boutique In Makurdi, Urges Civil Servants To Embrace Alternative Income Sources

Dr. Vincent Iorja Gisaor, Executive Director (Housing Finance and Account) at the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), Abuja, has commissioned MAVPEE Fabric and Clothing House in Makurdi, Benue State, urging civil servants to explore legitimate alternative sources of income to strengthen their financial stability and improve their standard of living.

Dr. Gisaor, who performed the commissioning ceremony, commended the proprietor, Mrs. Ngodoo Toryem, for establishing the business, describing private enterprise as an important avenue for promoting self-reliance, creating employment opportunities and contributing to economic growth.

He encouraged civil servants to develop entrepreneurial skills and invest in viable businesses alongside their public service careers, emphasising the importance of financial planning, discipline and productive engagement beyond monthly salaries.

According to him, small and medium-scale enterprises play a significant role in economic development by providing essential goods and services, generating employment and empowering individuals to achieve financial independence.

The FHA executive director also encouraged aspiring entrepreneurs, particularly youths and women, to take advantage of available opportunities to establish sustainable businesses capable of supporting their families while contributing to societal development.

Dr. Gisaor congratulated the management of MAVPEE Fabric and Clothing House on the establishment of the business, expressing optimism that the enterprise would grow into a notable destination for fashion and clothing in Makurdi and beyond.

In his remarks during the dedication of the facility, Pastor Paul Kaase offered prayers for the protection and prosperity of the business. He prayed that God would protect the edifice against theft and arson and grant the enterprise continued progress and success.

Earlier, the proprietor, Mrs. Ngodoo Toryem, welcomed guests to the occasion and explained that establishing the business was a deliberate step towards securing an additional source of income to support her family.

She expressed her determination to build a sustainable enterprise, describing the investment as an opportunity to strengthen her family's financial security through entrepreneurship.

The commissioning ceremony attracted friends, well-wishers and other guests who gathered to celebrate the establishment of MAVPEE Fabric and Clothing House and wish the business success.