••• Lawmakers, Party Leaders, Stakeholders Lauds Initiative
Honourable Oladipo Olushola Amos, the Councillor representing Omu-Aran Ward III in the Irepodun Local Government Legislative Council, has been commended after successfully launching a Food Support Programme for over 200 aged persons and widows in his constituency.
The maiden edition of the initiative, held at Awosowoye Hall, Odo-Oro Compound, Omu-aran, provided essential food items to vulnerable members of the community, aiming to cushion the effects of the current economic climate.
Speaking at the event, Hon. Oladipo clarified that the gesture was primarily a food support program rather than a typical empowerment scheme, designed to assist those who may no longer have the strength to engage in strenuous labor.
He attributed the inspiration for the initiative to the Kwara State Governor, who he said we can follow in the footsteps of our leader and mentor, the Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, who has done tremendously well in moving Kwara State forward.
Kwara never had it this good before the coming of Gov AbdulRazaq, Hon. Oladipo stated.
He also commended the Irepodun Local Government Chairman, Alhaji Azeez Tinuola Yakubu, for his support and for taking the local government to a new level.
Amos pledged that as a grassroots politician, he and his team would continue to ensure that government empowerment flows directly back to the community while expressing hope to make the initiative continuous, perhaps yearly or bi-annually.
Speaking also, Hon. Azeez Tinuola Yakubu, Irepodun LG Chairman lauded Hon. Oladipo for stepping up the game and standing out exceptionally among other councillors.
He expressed satisfaction that the Councillor is a listening personality and that putting smiles on the faces of the aged women and widows is worthy of emulation, as they are the backbone of every successful elected office holder.
Prince Muritala Omogoye, Speaker, Irepodun Legislative Council, also added to the commendation by commending the councilor for giving back to the community and to those who supported him.
Speaker Omogoye encouraged other council members to follow this street-level example of support.
Prince Olanrewaju Shuaib SOFAB, APC Kwara South Elders Caucus in his remarks noted the unprecedented nature of the effort, stating that in the years Ifaja has been involved in politics, with about six elected councillors, this is the very first time he has witnessed such a human-centric approach, commending and urging the representative to keep up.
Speaking at the event also was Hon. Chief Mrs Abidoye Moradeyo, Special Adviser to Irepodun LG Chairman, she commended the palliative initiative for giving the targeted people a sense of belonging and ensuring they enjoy the dividends of democracy. She charged all political stakeholders to emulate the gesture.
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Mrs. Bolanle Adedeji expressed heartfelt gratitude, praying for strength, capacity, and longevity for the Councillor to continue serving his people.
Other notable personalities who delivered goodwill messages at the event included; Hon Kazeem Rasheedat, APC Irepodun Chairperson, Dr. Jimoh Oladipo, President of Ifaja Progressive Union (IPU), Former Irepodun TIC Chairman, Comrade Jide Oyinloye, among others.
Dignitaries present at the Food Support Programme included; Comrade Abiola Lawal, Hon. Adewale Taiye Bello, Councillor Omu-Aran Ward 1, Hon. Sunday Abegunde, APC Omu-Aran Ward III Chairman, among others.
