In his continued effort to upscale the standard of living of residents across Nigeria’s premier local government area, Hon. Prince Taiwo Ajibade Oyekan, has concluded plans to gift N20 million to widows, the aged, the physically-challenged, petty traders, artisans and technicians in the local government.
In addition, the Deputy Leader of Lagos Island Local Government Legislative Arm will donate a patrol vehicle to the Nigeria Police Force to improve security on the Island.
Hundreds of bags of rice and filled gas cylinders will also be distributed.
According to Hon. Oyekan, the socioeconomic intervention initiatives are designed to complement the efforts of the state and Federal Governments in poverty Alleviation and security of lives and property.
“I am passionate about uplifting the vulnerable in our communities and I will not relent. We must brighten the hope of the people and make the world a better place,” he said.
Recall that the council legislator had in March disbursed N10 million and in May, N5 million respectively to the indigents and small scale business owners in the local government to promote local economy and residents’ standard of living.
In December 2023, a utility bus was presented to a Lagos community security outfit, the Isale-Eko Community Security Team (Folumo), an intervention geared towards promoting community policing.
Hon. Oyekan’s actions were commended by community leaders, party chieftains and stakeholders in the state.
The date and venue of the much-talked about Mega Economic Empowerment will be announced soon.
