…says Tinubu reducing pressure of subsidy removal through human capital development
…mourns death of Ondo Gov
By Udesinanna Stephen
The Lawmaker representative, Ekiti North Federal Constituency 2, at the National Assembly, Akin Rotimi Junior, has distributed about 3,000 bags of rice to people of his constituency, Oye-Ikole in Ekiti State.
Speaking with reporters in Ikole-Ekiti, Akin Rotimi revealed that the gesture was part of his resolve to put smile on the faces of his people.
“We have 2 different phases; the first phase is here in Ikole, 2000 bags of rice, and the second phase will be happening in Oye, 1000 bags of rice.
In addition, the Lawmaker gave out twenty million Naira to members of the party and stakeholders in the spirit of yuletide.
He said “We are trying as much as possible to make it participatory and encompassing of people of different tribes and faiths; my electoral victory is the collective effort of all.
Rotimi also said that about 40 groups are represented in each Local Government, although some are replicated in Oye and Ikole.
Also, he said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is countering fuel subsidy removal pressure by engaging human capital development to set Nigerians on progressive cadre.
Speaking further he revealed, “The President said in his speech that the central focus is human capital development, to give Nigerians the power, infrastructure and access to capital. Our objectives is for Nigerians to do what they want to do and take care of themselves. Nigerians have to live beyond handouts and palliative to have a sustainable development, which is why the 2024 budget addresses many of these issues.
Commenting on the death of the Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, he described the late Governor as a detribalised Nigerian who has stood for the masses, adding that Ekiti, as part of the old Ondo State sympathises with the people of Ondo.
“It is deeply shocking and distressing, he (Akeredolu) is a man that I know personally; I have the access to engage him quite a number of times. Nigeria lost a truly detribalised Nigerian, a fierce defender of the truth and one who was truly a man of the masses. I think it will take a long time for us to have people of his own statue again. The consolation that I have is that he has a strong desire in naturing the people of the future general.” He said.