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New Year: Rep Olafisoye Brightens Constituents’ Lives with ₦150m Empowerment Initiatives

The Federal House of Representatives member representing Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency of Oyo State, Hon. Akinmoyede Olafisoye, has brought smiles to the faces of his constituents by distributing empowerment items worth over ₦150 million to 1,000 beneficiaries.

The event, held on Sunday at the Faith Joe Events Centre, Alegongo, Ibadan, featured the distribution of 500 bags of rice, 308 bags of fertilizers, and 300 units of pesticides. The programme was facilitated in collaboration with the Federal Cooperative College, Orji River, Enugu State, as part of the lawmaker’s commitment to supporting his people.

Speaking at the event, the lawmaker expressed gratitude to his constituents for their unwavering support, prayers, and cooperation since he assumed office in 2023.

He noted that the empowerment initiative was a token of appreciation and a demonstration of his belief in human capital development as the foundation for societal growth and development.

“I have always prioritized life-changing projects and programmes for my people. This empowerment is just one of the many ways I strive to enhance the lives of my constituents. I assure you that I will continue to serve with dedication, ensuring impactful dividends of democracy that uplift your standard of living,” Olafisoye said.

In their remarks, Mr. Jimoh Musa Ajeigbe and Pa James Olorisade, popularly known as Olowe, praised the lawmaker for his exceptional performance. They described his achievements as unprecedented in the history of the constituency since 1999.

Among the beneficiaries of the empowerment items were Oladepo Modinat, Akande Ganiyat, Olakojo Sulaiman, Olapade Timileyin, Dasola Adeleke, and Oyelakin Bose, who expressed their gratitude for the support.

Prominent leaders who graced the occasion included Hon. Joshua Oyebamiji (Atiku), Hon. Olusegun Olaleye (Radical Brother), Hon. D.A. Lawal, Hon. Ope Salami, Hon. Biodun Oladeji, Hon. Femi Akintunde, and several others.

 

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