Gov. Sanwo-Olu Commends Councillor
Presents Patrol Vehicle To Nigeria Police, 2 School Buses To Students
Two Pilgrimage Slots To Political Ward
Hon. Taiwo Oyekan, a trailblazing council legislator and deputy leader of Lagos Island Local Government, disbursed twenty million naira to vulnerable residents across the local government area, as part of his socioeconomic intervention initiatives, amidst encomium and glamour.
Recipients of the mega empowerment scheme encompass Widows, Elderly Citizens, Physically Challenged Persons, Petty Traders, Artisans, Technicians and Underprivileged People, with each beneficiary receiving Thirty Thousand Naira (N30,000).
Furthermore, hundreds of 5kg bags of rice and filled 3kg gas cylinders were presented to constituents.
Hon. Oyekan handed over a patrol vehicle to the Nigeria Police Force at Ebute-Ero Police Station and launched two school buses to facilitate student transportation.
The Son of late Lagos monach also presented two pilgrimage slots to the Political Ward. During his address, the grassroots politician reaffirmed his commitment to serving his constituents and pledged to deliver physical projects centered on community needs across the island.
Prince Oyekan in his opening remark alluded “I know the needs of the People on Lagos Island Local Government Area and It is pertinent to upscale their Standard of living”. He said.
He further stated “My All-encompassing and Life-Transforming Socioeconomic Intervention Initiatives are majorly tailored towards Uplifting the residents and making our Communities Liveable”.
He urged the Beneficiaries to make optimal use of the gifts received.
Hon. Oyekan reaffirmed his commitment to complementing the State and Federal Governments’ Strides.
In his Address, The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu represented by the Special Adviser on Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement, Dr. Afolabi Abiodun commended Hon. Oyekan’s numerous Life-Impacting Interventions.
Gov Sanwo-Olu said: “Taiwo Oyekan has displayed Purposeful Leadership. He is an Exceptional Individual”.
“The Mega Plus Economic Empowerment is Remarkable”
Gov. Sanwo-Olu further stated that Hon. Oyekan’s Programmes are in line with the State Government’s THEMES+ Agenda.
On his part, Lagos Governor’s Advisory Council Chairman, Alh. Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi extolled Hon. Oyekan for his Feats “Taiwo is upholding the Legacy of the Royal Family” He said.
He stated that the Oyekan Lineage are noted for Community Service and Excellence.
Prince Olusi tasked other Public Officer Holders to emulate Hon. Oyekan.
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Lagos State Chapter Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi represented by the Deputy Chairman, Hon. Moshood Mayegun lauded Hon. Oyekan’s Achievements.
He said: “We are very Proud of him”
“Indeed, He has delivered dividends of democracy to his Constituents”.
Speaking onbehalf of the Beneficiaries, Mrs. Titilayo Oladeinde expressed gratitude to Hon. Oyekan. She described the Lifeline as timely and impactful.
Over the years, Thousands of Small and Medium Scale Business Owners have received Business Development Funds and Equipment from Hon. Oyekan.
He had also organised Skill Development and Mentorship Training for Start-Ups.
Recall that the Iconic Council Legislator had organised Free Summer Coachings, Presented Scholarships running into Millions of Naira and organised Skill Acquisition Trainings for students and Youths on Lagos Island Local Government Area and beyond.
Hon. Oyekan’s Contributions to Universal Basic and Tertiary Education Development On Lagos Island are unmatched.
He also Presented a Utility Bus to a Lagos Community Security Outfit, The Isale-Eko Community Security Team otherwise known as ‘Folumo’ to scale-up Security architecture in the Premier Local Government Area.
The Historic Event witnessed a large attendance of Dignitaries across Lagos and Nigeria.
