Yayi, Salako distribute cash gifts, other items to constituents

No fewer than 110 beneficiaries received financial support during the welfare and empowerment programme organised by Senator Solomon Adeola (Yayi) and the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Isiaq Salako, for residents of Ayetoro in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State.

In a release by the council’s Information and Public Relations Officer, Mr Lateef Akintunde, over ₦1 million was disbursed as cash gifts and other empowerment items to constituents.

According to the organisers, the initiative was aimed at alleviating economic hardship and supporting vulnerable members of the community.

Speaking at the event, chairman of the Ayetoro Leaders’ Consultative Forum, Alhaji Ganiyu Tijani, reaffirmed the donors’ commitment to grassroots development and inclusive governance, stressing that the welfare of the people remains a top priority.

He noted that the empowerment programmes such as this are designed to improve livelihoods and stimulate local economic activities.

Also, a chieftain of the forum, Alhaji Wahab Elegbede, enjoined beneficiaries to make a judicious use of the funds, adding that the Federal Government remains committed to improving the wellbeing of Nigerians through targeted social intervention programmes.

The beneficiaries expressed appreciation to the duo for the support, describing it as a major relief to many households.

One of the beneficiaries, Alhaji Muritala Adedeji, said the cash assistance will help families cope with rising food prices.

A youth representative from Ayetoro I, Ward 2, Yewa North Local Government Area, Alhaji Samusideen Salako, also commended the initiative, saying it had strengthened public confidence in leadership.

Community elders at the event lauded Senator Adeola and Dr. Salako for what they described as people-focused leadership, urging other public office holders to emulate the gesture.

The distribution exercise was conducted in an orderly manner at designated centres, with organisers emphasising transparency and fairness.

Many residents described the outreach as a positive step towards easing hardship and fostering stronger ties between leaders and constituents in Ayetoro.

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