President Jokowi Hands Over Assistance at Pucang Anom Market in Surabaya

President Joko Widodo and First Lady Ibu Iriana Joko Widodo visit Pucang Anom Market, Surabaya, Sunday (08/21). (photo by: BPMI of Presidential Secretariat/Muchlis Jr)

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and First Lady Ibu Iriana Joko Widodo on Sunday (08/21) visited Pucang Anom Market, Surabaya, East Java province.

The President and the First Lady were greeted by Mayor of Surabaya, Eri Cahyadi, his wife, and Head of Pucang Anom Market, Retno Hastuti.

President Jokowi and Ibu Iriana, accompanied by Governor of East Java Khofifah Indar Parawansa, met with traders in the market and handed over assistance to the recipients.

One of the traders at Pucang Anom Market, Chotilah, expressed gratitude to the President for the assistance.

“God willing, I will use the assistance to improve my business,” Chotilah said.

Another recipient, a tailor named Sutiyati, also thanked the President for the assistance, stating that the assistance is very important for improving the business. (BPMI of Presidential Secretariat/UN) (RI/MMB)