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- Surprised youths, women, and aged with with food packs
- Lagosians in Magodo appreciated the kind gestures and commended Eko Club New Jersey’s commitment to humanity
Lagosians in the Magodo area of Lagos woke up to a crowd of Lagosians from Eko Club of New Jersey on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
Eko Club of New Jersey is a chapter body of Eko Club International, an association of Lagosians in the diaspora with the aim of projecting Lagos’ indigenous culture while giving back to Lagos society.
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Eko Club of New Jersey put smiles on the faces of Magodo residents as they hosted their annual food outreach program at 1 Omoniyi Street, Shangisha, Magodo Lagos State.
Number tags were used to order the distribution process as volunteers and the organizers got to work, distributing food packs to locals who gathered in anticipation.
Eko Club of New Jersey distributed at least 300 packs with 300 residents, each containing essential food items such as spaghetti and rice, meant to support families in need.
Speaking at the event, the club’s president, Hon. Yeye Aare Bisi Rokosu Lawal, noted that the outreach is part of the club’s mission to give back to communities in Lagos, especially during challenging times.
“This is something we do every year, and we’re proud to keep it going. It’s our way of staying connected to home and supporting those who need it most.” She said.
“This is also in collaboration with the Lagos Inland Revenue Service. They also partnered with us, and we try as much as possible to reach out to the people whenever we are in Lagos.” She added.
“We can’t really feed the people as much as we would have loved to do, but this little we can do will go a long way.”
“We know things are expensive, there is no money, there is no work, but the government is trying. We just want to do the little we can, just to alleviate the sufferings of the people…” She concluded.
In addition, beneficiaries expressed gratitude for the kind gesture, with many noting that the support came at a crucial time amid rising food costs.
“This is more than just a meal; it’s hope,” said one resident. “We’re thankful for those who remember us and go out of their way to show love.”
The Eko Club of New Jersey is made up of Lagos indigenes living in New Jersey in the United States of America, who are committed to social impact initiatives back home.
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Their annual outreach has become a tradition of compassion, bringing together volunteers, community leaders, and residents in an atmosphere of generosity and care.
As the event wrapped up, many attendees lingered, taking pictures, chatting, and expressing their appreciation.
For the organizers, the smiles and gratitude were all the reward they needed—a reminder of the power of giving.
