Eid el-Kabir: Agboyi-Ketu Councillor, Elewedu, doles out food packs to over 300 residents
In a heartwarming display of compassion, the grassroots lawmaker representing Ward ‘D’ at the Agboyi-Ketu Legislative Council, Hon. Bashir Omogbolahan, widely known as ‘Elewedu,’ has distributed food packs to over three hundred residents of Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area.
The joyful event took place at the All Progressives Congress Headquarters, Agboyi-Ketu LCDA Chapter, and the recipients included people from all walks of life, with a special focus on physically-challenged individuals and widows.
The programme also included the distribution of food packs to members of the Christian Association in Nigeria, Agboyi-Ketu Chapter, in a bid to promote religious harmony.
Councillor Elewedu, who was recently awarded the Council Legislator of the Year 2023 in Lagos State, emphasised that the gesture was aimed at bringing smiles to the faces of the residents of Agboyi-Ketu.
He explained that this yearly exercise was part of his commitment to bringing support to his constituents and beyond, using every religious celebration during his tenure in office.
This noble act adds to a series of outstanding achievements, including Distribution of White Boards to Ajelogo Primary School and Organisation of Quiz Competition for Public Primary Schools in Agboyi-Ketu LCDA.
Distribution of School Uniforms to Indigent Pupils of Public Primary Schools in Agboyi-Ketu LCDA, Distribution of School Bags and Writing Materials to Pupils of Public Primary Schools in Agboyi-Ketu LCDA.
Others are Organization of Councillor Elewedu Football Kids Cup for Pupils of Public Primary Schools in Agboyi-Ketu LCDA, Distribution of Sanitation Materials to Public Primary Schools in Agboyi-Ketu LCDA, Distribution of GCE and JAMB Forms to Indigent Constituents.
Presentation of Tool Kits to Young Artisans, Training of Constituents in Liquid Soap Production, Monthly Cash Support for Widows, Monthly Cash Support for Senior Citizens and Monthly Cash Support for Petty Traders.
Enthusing further on the numerous achievements, he stated that the programmes were achieved through his participation in several Ajo Thrift Contributions.
“To achieve success in life, there must be an infallible plan of courage to grow, thus, as a public servant, one must adopt an uncommon strategy to make life better for the electorate”
“Having appraised my economic plan and the rough journey ahead to surpass expectations, I decided to engage one-third of my monthly salary into a thrift formula in creating a financial bank to work for humanity”
The beneficiaries took the opportunity to express their gratitude to Councillor Elewedu for his unwavering dedication to grassroots governance, praising his compassion and consistent support for the community. As a dedicated leader, his impact on community development is undeniable.
The Ileya celebration in Agboyi-Ketu LCDA was a true reflection of generosity and compassion, as Councillor Elewedu’s commitment to community upliftment continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of many, setting the standard for effective grassroots governance.
