Alara Of Ilara, APC Chieftain Laud Eredo LCDA Chairman Over Empowerment Programme

By Babatunde Kaka

His Royal Majesty, Oba Olufolarin Ogunsanwo, the Alara of Ìlara, has commended Eredo local council development area chairman for his social intervention and empowerment programmes aimed at addressing issue of poverty in the area.

Speaking at the annual empowerment programme held on Wednesday, 23rd of December, the revered monarch extolled the virtue of altruism and benevolence displayed by the chairman.

Eko Hot Blog reports that Oba Ogunsanwo showered encomiums on the first family for their passion and empathy in sustaining the programme despite the COVID outbreak and Endsars protests this year.

He charged lucky beneficiaries of the programme to make judicious use of the materials and equipment donated to them.

” It does not take me by surprise that this has happened this year. The Chairman and his wife have been very wonderful, passionate and full of empathy to the people they serve. Despite all that has happened this year, the COVID pandemic, Endsars protest and dwindling revenue have got a lot of programmes cancelled. But because of the tenacity and doggedness of the Chairman and the Chairperson, they did not give up, they still celebrated our children as well as empowering our people. I implore all the beneficiaries to make the best use of the materials for the benefit of their business and the progress of their families”, Alara said.

In the same vein, the veteran All Progressives Congress ( APC ) apex leader in Epe Constituency II, Hon. Odeyemi Wastab echoed Alara and appreciated the First family for the laudable programmes in the face of adversities. He, however, advised beneficiaries to desist from selling off the materials distributed.

” I must immensely appreciate the kind gesture of both the Chairman and Chairperson of Eredo LCDA for deeming it fit to give back to the people of Eredo. They did not allow COVID and other turbulent occurrences this year deter them. Our children had their celebrations in the morning and this evening, it is the time for adults. I pray God almighty continue to be their guide and pillar of support. I beseech beneficiaries to desist from the habit of putting the materials donated on sale as we have witnessed in the past. Beneficiaries are not the best but only fortunate”, Hon. WASTAB said.

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The Chairperson, Mrs Olajumoke Saliu, in her welcome address pleaded with those that are yet to benefit from the empowerment programme to exercise patience. The empowerment would go round in the not too distant future, she assured.

The beneficiaries, who were astonished at the momentous and prodigious opportunity given to eke a living, called for Hon. Saliu’s return in office for the next four years, they also showered prayers on the leadership of the LCDA, wishing the empowerment programme continue for more years to give room for more beneficiaries. Some of them include; Mrs Iyabo Amusa, Mrs Folake Salabiu, Fekun Victoria amongst others.

Notable dignitaries who witnessed the event are, Hon. W Taiwo, Eredo LCDA Vice Chairman, Odofin of Odo-Noforija, Baale of Imokun, Lapekun of Odo-Egiri, Chief Mrs Oladunjoye Odudolapo Stella, Hon. Lateef Okesanya, Leader of the House, Mrs Tayo Osinowo, Agboyi-Ketu LCDA, Alhaji Mahmud Agbaraojo, Eredo LCDA APC Chairman, Alhaja Kadiri, WAPA H.O.D and a host of others.