The Muhydeen Okunlola Kayode (MOK) Foundation has distributed a massive consignments of agricultural inputs, including fertilizers and other farming essentials to the Fulani farming communities across the Kwara South Senatorial District in a bid to boost food security and rural livelihoods.
The empowerment program, which took place on Sunday at the Open Space of the Old Police Station in Ajase-Ipo, Irepodun LGA, drew hundreds of beneficiaries and traditional leaders of the Fulani community from various local governments.
Speaking at the event, the Jowuro of Ajase-Ipo (Head of Fulanis in Ajase-Ipo) Alhaji Aduagba Suleiman lauded the founder of the MOK Foundation for his long-standing support. He noted that the foundation’s intervention in their lives dates back nearly four years, long before the current political cycle.
“MOK has stayed behind us for a very long time. He started this empowering program for us nearly four years ago without asking for a single thing in return. All Fulanis know his worth and we pray for his continued progress,” Suleiman said.
The Jowuro of Oyun LGA, Alhaji Mumeen highlighted the foundation’s impact on the domestic economy of Fulani households.
Beyond the farm inputs for the men, he noted that the investment capital provided to their wives has significantly improved their standard of living.
“He doesn’t let us feel like we are outsiders. He is the only one treating us well with consistent empowerment. The investment money given to our wives is being used perfectly and is changing lives,” Alhaji Mumeen said.
In a notable political development, the Jowuro of Omu-Aran, Muhammad Bello observed that despite the foundation’s extensive philanthropy, the founder has remained silent on his political affiliations or ambitions for the 2027 elections.
“Since MOK has been doing this, he has never declared whether he is in PDP or APC; he just keeps putting smiles on our faces. But this is an election period. We want him to know that all the Fulanis are ready for him at all cost. Once he tells us his ambition, we are ready to deliver for him to the core,” Bello declared.
The intervention was officially presented on behalf of the foundation by Alhaji Tunde Salahudeen who assured the community that the MOK Foundation remains committed to inclusive growth and the welfare of all residents regardless of their ethnic or social background.
Stakeholders present at the event included; Alhaji Ibrahim Jowuro, (Head of Fulanis in Isin LGA), Mallam Abubakar (Jowuro of Oreke), Adam Kilani (Jowuro of Oke-Ode), among others.
The event covered by 9japarrot media captured cross-section of happy beneficiaries receiving bags of fertilizers and other critical inputs, which are expected to significantly enhance crop yields for the current farming season in Kwara South.