IMEKO AFON LG: ABIODUN DISTRIBUTES RELIEF PACKAGES TO RAIN STORM VICTIMS
By Ololade Peculiar
The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, MFR, has again displayed his unflinching commitment to the welfare of the citizens and the economic stability of the State by distributing relief packages to the victims of the rainstorm, which wrecked havoc in Ilara and Wasimi Okuta areas of Imeko Afon Local Government.
The Honourable Commissioner for Special Duties, Barr. Femi Ogunbanwo, who ably represented the governor, explicitly stated that, since the news of the sad occurrence got to him, Mr Governor had immediately instructed that relief materials be provided, in spite of the limited resources of the State Government, so as to lessen the burden of the victims.
Earlier in his welcome address, the Executive Chairman, Imeko Afon Local Government, Hon. (Alhaji) Yaya Fadipe expressed gratitude the Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, MFR, for always being prompt and responsive to the yearnings and feelings of the people, especially, indigenes and residents of Imeko Afon local Government Area.
Hon. Fadipe said “The event of today is an indication that our Governor is a listening, sympathetic and caring person, that believed in spreading the dividends of democracy to all and sundry in the state.”
The Council’s helmsman, also seized the opportunity, to commended Prince Dapo Abiodun for graciously accenting to the three landmark projects, which he proposed to embarked on, within the Local Government Area.
In their goodwill messages at the event, the Minority Chief Whip of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Jemil Akingbade, commended Prince Dapo Abiodun, MFR, for making the impact of his administration to be felt in all the 20 local government Areas of the State.
He assured the audience that he, and other members of the Ogun State House of Assembly will always enact legislations geared towards the betterment of Ogun indigenes.
He also admonished the beneficiaries of the relief packages to make good use of them.
The Chairman Ilara Regency Council, Chief Theophilus Ogunade, was full of gratitude to the Executive Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun for putting smiles on the faces of the victims of the disaster.
He however, amongst other request, pleaded that the Governor should use his good office to facilitate the restoration of Petrol stations in Ilara township; the absence of which has, for too long crippled its economic activities.
While praising the Executive Governor for the timely intervention, the APC Chairman of Imeko Afon Local Government, Hon. Olusegun Olalotan, said the visit has changed the negative narratives of the people, who had earlier said, such a Government intervention was not possible.
Barr. Femi Ogunbanwo acknowledged the request of the Council Chairman, and that of Ilara Regency Council and assured them of positive response from the governor, whom he believed, is always ready to contribute to the welfare of all the 236 wards of Ogun State.
He thereafter, presented the financial assistance to the victims of the Rainstorm
Chief Bamikunbi Sunday, one of the beneficiaries whose house was upturned, could not withhold his joy, for seeing such a day, appreciated the governor on behalf of other beneficiaries, for the governor’s show of love and compassion in the trying times.
It would be recalled that on Saturday, May 1st, 2021, a rainstorm disaster occurred in Ilara and Wasimi Okuta areas of Imeko Afon Local government, which destroyed properties, including residential houses, religious houses, lock-up shops, market stalls and goods of the people.
In attendance were: Director, Ogun State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Mr. Olufolarin Ige; Honourable Councillors of Imeko Afon Local Government, led by the Leader, Hon. Lawrence Akindele; Head of Local Government Administration, Mr. Sunday Adewunmi; All Directors in the Local Government; the CDC Chairman of Ilara, Mr Adesina Akan and numerous APC Stalwarts.