The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola CON, on Sunday lauded the philanthropic gestures of one of his loyalists, Engr. Kayode Sowade.
He described the quarterly empowerment programme and hand of fellowship of Sowade as worthwhile, remarkable, timely and one that had impacted greatly in the lives of the residents of Modakeke, particularly the vulnerable, widows and aged people.
The second edition of the quarterly empowerment programme tagged "Oyetola Hand of Fellowship" is aimed to bring succour to the people.
Sowade described the gesture as a 'child of necessity' to continuously make lives more worthwhile and meaningful for the people of the community.
This is even as the beneficiaries lauded the kind gestures extended to them saying it has further rekindled their hopes in God and humanity for survival.
Recall that the benefactor, Sowade, had in July, 2023, at the maiden edition of his empowerment programme, empowered over 400 households with essential commodities such as cash, food items and other domestic essentials.
Addressing the gathering, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy who was represented by the former Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Timothy Owoeye, expressed delight in the number of the households that had benefitted greatly from the quarterly empowerment programme saying it has further attested to the commitment of the progressive family to the welfare and wellbeing of the people.
"I must commend Engr. Sowade for this initiative which has further attested to our commitment to the welfare and general wellbeing of the people. I am particularly enthused that this is coming from him to impact in the lives of his people.
"As we all know, this is a continuation and replication of our social intervention programmes as attested to while we were administering the affairs of the state. This is what progressive party and family is known for. We're for the people and humanity.
"I must commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his sterling leadership and avowed commitment to turn around the socioeconomic fortunes of our dear country since his assumption of office.
"I want to use this occasion to appeal to the citizens to exercise patience with the APC led-government in the country as its people-oriented and pro-masses policies begin to manifest for the goodness and betterment of all and sundry.
"As to the loyalists of our party here, I want to urge you all to return to Wards and Local Governments for regular meetings as this is the only way to continue to breathe life and stimulate the party. Going by the bold steps taken by the President towards actualizing the 'renewed hope' agenda, it is crystal clear that our country is on the path to greatness.
"Let's continue to promote our cause as a progressive family and by the special grace of God, we are returning to government by 2026", Oyetola added.
In his short remarks, Engr. Sowade attributed the gesture to his commitment to impact positively in humanity.
He noted that the gesture was conceived to continuously extending the hand of fellowship to the people of his town as part of efforts to give back to the society.
Speaking, the newly-appointed Member of the Federal Civil Service Commission representing Osun and Oyo states, Dr. Festus Oyebade Olowogboyega extolled the philanthropic gestures of Engr. Sowade saying it would go a long way to bring some succour to the people of the ancient town particularly the vulnerable.
Also, Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria, Modakeke Chapter, Ven. Debo Babalola applauded the rare benevolence gestures of the donor which he described as unprecedented in the history of the community.
The cleric, specifically acknowledged the modality adopted by the donor to extend same gestures to members of the religious organizations saying 'this is an indication that you genuinely meant well for your people particularly the vulnerable residents.'
Reacting to the kind gestures extended to them, some of the beneficiaries who could not hold their enthusiasms expressed profound gratitude to the benefactor.
Pa Amos Oderinde Ojo; Mrs. Bisola Akande; Mr Taiwo Afolabi; Mr. Olaniyan Mukaila among others, described the gesture as rewarding and applaudable.
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