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  • Christmas: Ikeja residents applaud LG vice chairman Omisore over free food items 

    Christmas: Ikeja residents applaud LG vice chairman Omisore over free food items 

    Hundreds of families in Alausa, Ikeja, benefited from a Yuletide food relief initiative as the Executive Vice Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Mr. Abisola Omisore, distributed mini bags of rice to residents of his immediate community.

    The three-day distribution exercise, which ended on December 25, took place at Sunday Adigun Street, Ikeja, as part of efforts to support residents during the Christmas season.

    An octogenarian and long-time resident, Mrs. Seliat Bashiru, commended the vice chairman for the kind gesture, noting that the food items would significantly support her family during the festive period.

    “We really appreciate the vice chairman for his kindness to the residents, and we pray that God continues to bless him in his political career,” she said.

    Another beneficiary, Mr. Sodiq Adebayo, also expressed gratitude, describing the initiative as timely and impactful.

    “We are really happy with the rice given to us at this point in time. It will go a long way in taking care of the beneficiaries during this season,” he said.

    Speaking during the exercise, Omisore described the initiative as a modest way of giving back to the people and sharing in the joy of the festive period.

    He said the gesture aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the Ikeja political agenda, both of which emphasise people-centred governance and social support.

    The vice chairman acknowledged that while the relief package could not reach every household, it would nonetheless provide meaningful assistance to many families during the Yuletide.

    He also urged residents, particularly youths, to remain calm and peaceful throughout the festive period, stressing the importance of unity and social harmony.

    Omisore further assured the community of his commitment to expanding and improving the scope of such relief initiatives in subsequent years, adding that the welfare of residents remains a priority.

    “This is one of the little ways we can bring relief to the people during the festive season by providing them with essential items to celebrate,” he said.

  • Ikeja residents get mega empowerment from Faleke

    Ikeja residents get mega empowerment from Faleke

    Lawmaker representing Ikeja Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, James Faleke, has held his annual mega empowerment programme for his constituents.

    Items distributed were 400 mini buses, 103 tricycles, training and cash grant for 17,349 persons, free medical and surgery for over 17,000 people, federal appointment for 184 persons, 150 mechanic tools, 118 grinding machines, 120 industrial sewing machines and 180 ordinary ones.

    Other items were juice extractors, phone repair kits, oven and gas cylinders, popcorn machine, hand dryers, generators, air compressors for furniture makers, printers and painters, laptops, freezers, among others.

    Monarchs in the constituency also got SUVs and their palaces were renovated. The lawmaker also donated one ambulance for community medical service to each local government, making four in total.

    Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Cornelius Ojelabi was among dignitaries who attended the event. He praised Faleke for staying true to his pact with the people.

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    He said: “I am delighted to be part of another annual empowerment. This isn’t the first time honourable Faleke will be doing this. I can say this is the fourth edition and I feel fulfilled as the party chairman that one of us is doing this.

    “This is what is expected of the all progressive government, making the people happy. Recall that the former president said he hopes to lift about one million people out of poverty within a specific time. It’s a matter of synergy because he can’t do it alone, everyone must be involved, from individuals to all level of government.

    Faleke thanked God for the peace and progress enjoyed in Ikeja. He also appreciated the people for believing in the government and voting the APC.

    He said: “We appreciate all voters for believing us and voting us at all time. Let us continue to have faith in the APC and we will all enjoy the good thereof.”

    Beneficiaries were full of praises for Faleke for always remembering them. They prayed for renews strength for him and God’s guidance.

    A party leader challenged other lawmakers to take a cue from Faleke.

    An elated businesswoman, Mrs. Sola Fashipe, poured encomiums on Faleke for the grand gesture. “This is not the first time he will be doing this. I really appreciate this gesture. I have been longing for this tri-motorcycle to boost my egg distribution business and it has finally come to pass.

    “Hon. Faleke will continue to go higher and higher in Jesus name. He is using this to alleviate poverty and God will continue to answer his prayers.”

    Another beneficiary, Olaitan Osunkeye, got a freezer and generator to boost his business. “My wife will use the freezer to help her cold drinks business while I will also use the generator for my business. This is simply awesome and I can’t thank the lawmaker enough. He will continue to grow from strength to strength.”

    Mrs. Edna Ofegena also got a tri-motorcycle which she said will be useful for her cement delivery business. “I thank God and appreciate Hon. Faleke because I wasn’t expecting such and I’m amazed. I’m so grateful,” she said.