The lawmaker representing Ede North State Constituency in the Osun State House of Assembly who doubled as the Majority Leader of the Assembly, Hon Adewunmi Kofoworola Babajide has embarked on a monumental journey of grassroots empowerment with the resounding success of the Akogun Entrepreneurship Empowerment Programme.
Conceived as a token of appreciation for the unwavering love and support of his people, the initiative has left an indelible mark in Ede North State Constituency, as no fewer than Two hundred (200) people went home with various equipments, ranging from Motorcycles, Freezers, Sewing Machines, Grading machines, Fryers, Sparing Machines, etc.
In a heartwarming gesture, the lawmaker distributed sets of equipment worth over N20million and cash gifts to over 200 beneficiaries yesterday,
According to the Lawmaker, he said this is one of the reasons he sought for the mandate of his people to represent them, noting that he has done more before and he is still going to do more for them.
He posited, “What i am doing today is part of my promises to my people in Ede. I have done many in the past, I am still going to do more. As a people, we’ve been shortchanged in the past, the time to reap the real dividends of democracy is now.
“What I have done in the past is just a tip of the iceberg, many are still coming for my people. It’s undeniable fact that the present economic hardship is everywhere and we must do everything possible to make sure our people are able to cater for themselves.
He, however, applauded Governor Ademola Adeleke for his people’s oriented programmes as he urged the people to continue supporting the current PDP administration in the state.
“What you are witnessing today in Osun under the leadership of Governor Ademola Adeleke is unprecedented. Every nook and cranny of the state are being attended to.
“The infrastructure development deficit inherited by the current administration is huge, but because of the financial ingenuity of His Excellency, he is turning things around for good for our people.”
Speaking at the event, the chairman of the day, Rt. Hon. Wale Egbedun commended the lawmaker, Hon. Kofoworola Babajide for bringing succor to his people, saying this is what the representative of the people should be doing at the moment.
He said people are not finding it easy at the moment, hence those in position of authority must do everything humanly possible to support them.
He encouraged the beneficiaries to make judicious of the equipments, noting that it is not easy for someone to purchase as many equipments like this and the people mess it up within a short period of time “it will be very painful if you misuse this opportunity.”
Other distinguished guests in attendance were the Deputy Speaker, Commissioner for Integration and Special Duties, Commissioner for Cooperative and Empowerment, Special Advisers to the Governor, PDP State Executives, PDP Local Executives, and party members.
