Succour came across 1500 women in Badagry as Mobolaji Ogunlende, the Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development came to their aid distributing nearly 3000 food packages containing essential items to the needy.
Ogunlende’s gesture which was met with cheer and applause was also in line with the Sustainable Development Goal 2, advocating for zero hunger.
Speaking at the distribution of palliatives which was held on Sunday, 14th April 2024 in Ibereko, Badagry, the Commissioner who is also the pioneer of Real Acts of Kindness (RAK) Foundation said his intervention was stemmed from the need to provide succour to the populace amidst the current economic hardships especially the women.
“Today’s initiative is for gender inclusion. We’re here today to distribute 1500 food items to different wards across Badagry Federation, irrespective of race, culture, religion and background, while the intention of this is to continue to give succor to our people. We will continue to give out to our people as the need and capacity arises,” Ogunlende said.
The palliative comprises 1500 2kg bags of beans and garri and can be recalled that Ogunlende also fed 300 Badagrians daily through the Ramadan fasting which was recently concluded as well.
Hailing the Commissioner, the LGA Chairman of Badagry APC, Mr. Gafar Meyon Muritala, described him as a true Ambassador noting that his exemplary deeds continue to bring smiles to the faces of the less privileged and families in society.
Also, the Women Leader of the RAK Political Unit, Mrs. Sewede Pot-Balogun Olorunfemi, commended the philanthropist for his special interest in women in Badagry saying:
“Today’s food palliative distribution is one of the biggest in Badagry and this would help most women who are the breadwinners in their families, to feed themselves and their children.”
On her part, Alhaja Mojisola Idayat Adeshina, an All Progressive Congress Women Apex Leader, affirmed that “since Mobolaji started to operate as a figure in Badagry, he has been good to women and others, he continues to feed people across the federation, I assure you that the palliatives will reach the intended beneficiaries.“
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