A cross-section of farmers, aged people, widows, and other selected individuals have been empowered by the Chairman of the Ayede Local Council Development Area, Oye Local Government of Ekiti State, Mr. Aderemi Ajayi.
The beneficiaries, numbering about two hundred, were given cash and farm implements needed to enhance their production towards ensuring food security in line with Governor Oyebanji’s six-point agenda.
The event, which took place at the council secretariat, had in attendance the Vice Chairman, Hon. Mrs. Comfort Abejide; Council Secretary, Hon. Adekunle Oladipo; and the Zonal Inspector of Oye axis, Mr. Borisade Adeyinka; the wife of the Chairman, Mrs. Ajayi Aderemi; and the Director of Finance, Mrs. Adewumi Adeola, among other local government officials.
Presenting the materials to the beneficiaries, the Chairman of Ayede Local Council Development Area, Mr. Aderemi Ajayi, said his administration is committed to social welfare and economic development of his people, irrespective of differences.
He challenged the farmers to make judicious use of the materials to justify the investment of government and encourage the council authorities to do more.
Hon. Aderemi Ajayi emphasized the importance of agriculture to economic development, hence the need for support for farmers, hoping that soon the state would begin to enjoy the dividend of the investment.
Hon. Ajayi maintained that the focus of the empowerment drive is to support widows and farmers with relief materials, which, according to him, is crucial to helping people live comfortably and giving aged people a better livelihood.
The Chairman further called on the people to mobilize support for the second-term ambition of Governor Biodun Oyebanji.
Meanwhile, the Zonal Inspector of Oye/Ilupeju/Ayede/Isan axis, Mr. Borisade Adeyinka, eulogized the magnanimity of the council Chairman in giving people’s welfare a priority in his agenda.
Also speaking, the Head of Local Government Administration, Mr. Kayode Amogbon, highlighted the achievements of the present administration at the LCDA, including improved security, modern architecture facelift, better healthcare services, proper management of human and material resources, transparency, and accountability.
In separate interviews, some of the beneficiaries, including the woman leader of Ayede LCDA, Chief Mrs. Abigail Bamisaye, expressed gratitude to the Council Chairman for the gesture. They assured that the gift received would be used judiciously for the growth of the council area.
