Authorities of Oye Local Government on Tuesday rolled out a major empowerment programme that saw more than 400 residents receive work tools, cash support, and security equipment in a ceremony held at the Oye-Ekiti Civil Centre.
The initiative, led by the Chairman of Oye Local Government, Princess Bamilse Adesola (Clara), brought together government officials, traditional rulers, party leaders and beneficiaries from the five wards of the council.
Addressing the gathering, the chairman confirmed that the items were provided by the Governor’s Office and assured residents that the exercise was only the first batch, with more on the way.
Distributing the item, Wife of the Governor, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, who was represented by the Special Adviser on Politics, Hon. Toyin Adepoju said the present government was committed to supporting women, youths, and vulnerable groups.
Also speaking, the Onire of Ekiti, Oba Victor Adeleke Bobade praised Governor Biodun Oyebanji for keeping his promises, noting that the programme reflected true grassroots development.
In her remark, Chief Kemi Olaleye, the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Oyebanji on Empowerment, urged beneficiaries not to sell the items.
Items distributed include freezers, generators, sewing machines, clippers, dryers, grinding machines, solar fans, chemicals, cutlasses, cooking gas tables, cash support for 80 widows, and three motorcycles for security agencies, including Civil Defence, Amotekun, and DSS. Farmers, tailors, traders, widows, and artisans were among the beneficiaries.
Several beneficiaries interviewed expressed gratitude, saying the items were life-changing and would have been impossible to afford without government support.
