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Pro-Tinubu group, SWAGA distributes palliatives in Oyo {Photos}
A group loyal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the South West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA), on Wednesday, distributed food items as palliatives to the less privileged across the 33 local government areas in Oyo state.
Speaking at the symbolic distribution of food items in Oyo town, the National Chairman of SWAGA, Sen. Adedayo Adeyeye said the group felt the hardship being faced by the masses at this trying period, thereby deeming it fit to support the poorest of the poor Nigerians in its little way.
The former minister noted that the gesture was to appreciate Nigerians for their unrelenting support for President Tinubu during the electioneering and to also reassure the masses that he would fulfill all his campaign promises to Nigerians.
He added that Nigeria is on the right track of economic growth and development under President Bola Tinubu, stressing that the present administration in the past three months had made some decisions and policies that would soon turn the fortune of the country for good.
According to him, President Tinubu is a charismatic leader and personality with tremendous leadership traits that will certainly enhance the economic growth of the nation.
The SWAGA chairman urged Nigerians to be patient with the Tinubu-led federal government, reassuring them that the country would soon regain its rightful place in the comity of nations as a result of genuine and positive steps being taken by the government.
Also speaking at the event, the Convener of SWAGA, Mr. Oyetunde Ojo, explained that the palliatives’ distribution by SWAGA would cover South West states, including Kwara, Kogi; and other North Central states where the group presence was strong.
Ojo recalled that SWAGA was inaugurated in 2020 to let Nigerians know that Tinubu was the best candidate who could lead the country on the right track.
He said Nigerians accepted him with their votes to become the nation’s president, “now that Tinubu has become the president, we owned it a duty to appreciate the people.
“We will continue to appreciate them and ensure that all our campaign promises are fulfilled.”
The National Chairperson, of SWAGA palliative distribution, Mrs. Ayo Omidiran, said the group has perfected a plan to ensure that the target beneficiaries get the food items.
Omidiran further explained that the group has representatives across the 33 local government areas of the state who will share the food items with the poorest of the poor in their respective LGAs in the full view of their leaders.
“We have instructed them that the palliative is not meant for SWAGA members only but for the less privileged in their respective local government areas,” she said.
The palliative distribution chairperson noted that many Nigerians were going through a tough time, called on well-meaning individuals and groups to emulate SWAGA and reach out to the less privileged in their respective communities.
The beneficiaries appreciated SWAGA for the gesture, urging the Tinubu-led government to work toward alleviating the plight of Nigerians.
Mrs. Mutiat Shittu and Risikat Adeyemi lauded the group for remembering them after the emergence of Bola Tinubu as President.
Shittu said the group has started fulfilling its promises made during the campaign and that they were motivated.
Adeyemi, who noted that many Nigerians were hungry, said the food items would go a long way in addressing the hunger being faced by the beneficiaries.
On her part, Adeola Adeniran, another beneficiary, said she was surprised to see that SWAGA returned to Oyo State to appreciate them after the general election.
Adeniran promised that the group has renewed the hope of the masses in the administration of President Tinubu.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Oyo South Senatorial District, Hon. Aderemi Oseni, has approved N100 million for the immediate rehabilitation of a major access road linking seven communities in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State.
Oseni, who represents Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, announced the intervention on Saturday at a town hall meeting with residents and community leaders from Power Line, Awonsoso, Siba, Olupoyi, Balogun, Baba Agba and Agaloke communities.
The lawmaker said the decision followed a request by the community stakeholders, who identified the poor condition of the road as their most pressing need. He assured the residents that the rehabilitation would be completed within four months.
Oseni said the intervention was part of his commitment to people-centred representation, stressing that his legislative activities had been focused on issues capable of improving the lives of Nigerians.
He said, “Within the three years plus, I have sponsored bills and moved motions that are carefully designed to positively impact the lives and livelihoods of citizens.”
According to him, some of the legislative initiatives include moves to amend the Federal Medical Centres Act to establish a Federal Medical Centre in Ido Local Government Area, stronger sanctions for contractors who fail to execute government projects according to specifications, and measures to improve accountability in the management of public contracts.
Oseni added that he had also advocated subsidised farm machinery for farmers, measures to reduce the cost of cancer treatment, improved food storage through modern silos and processing facilities, as well as urgent action on flooding and recurring building collapses in major cities among several others.
The lawmaker said his engagements with communities across Oyo South should not be viewed solely through the prism of the 2027 elections, despite the commencement of political activities.
“My visit here today is not to solicit for votes, but to listen and find practical ways to attend to the requests and plights of my people,” he said.
Oseni also disclosed that he had facilitated the distribution of 31 transformers across Ido and Ibarapa, with about 80 per cent of the cost funded through his foundation. He added that other interventions had included solar-powered street lights, boreholes, bridges, public toilets, educational support, infrastructure, health care services, youth and women empowerment, and assistance to artisans, traders and markets across the senatorial district.
The APC chieftain further noted that some youths had also received N1 million each as seed capital to start small businesses.
Oseni acknowledged that his primary responsibility as a federal lawmaker was to make laws and provide effective representation, but said the gap created by ineffective governance at the grassroots had made it necessary for him to support communities through interventions.
He urged youths to remain focused and resilient, recounting how he worked as a bus conductor to raise money for his secondary education before becoming an engineer, businessman and legislator.
Earlier, Chief Muibi Adegoke, Baale of Awonsoso, and Chief Azeez Saka, Baale of Elere Apata, commended the lawmaker for what they described as his performance in legislation and community development. They pledged their support for his political aspiration ahead of the 2027 election.
The meeting was attended by traditional rulers, religious leaders, community elders, women and youth leaders from the affected communities.
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