Wife of Ekiti State Governor, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji has called on wealthy Nigerians to empower the less privileged in the society.
Dr Olayemi stated this in Ado-Ekiti at the distribution of food items tagged “Ounje BAO” to over five hundred widows and Widowers, Organized by Tokunbo Ajila-Jakande Foundation and the office of the wife of the Governor
According to the Governor’s Wife, “the secret of prosperity is giving, providing means of livelihood to the people, showing love, care and solidarity with those who are faced with great loss”.
Dr Oyebanji who donated One million Naira to support five young widows to start a new life, appreciated Tokunbo Ajila-Jakande ‘TAJ Foundation’ She the food items would make a great impact in the lives of the beneficiaries.
The Governor’s wife however told the widows and widowers to note that they were valued, cherished and important part of the community.
Earlier, the Convener of TAJ Foundation, Dr Tokunbo Ajila-Jakande said the provision of the food items was in accordance with the governor’s wife pet project.
She remarked that the gesture was part of social programmes at helping the needy to reduce hunger and put smiles on their faces.
In their Goodwill messages, the state All Progressives Congress, Chairman, Mr Sola Elesin, Elder Statepreson, Chief Ronke Okusanya and others urged those in positions of authorities and buoyant individuals to assist the poor.
Two of the beneficiaries, Mrs Barowa Taiwo and Mrs Kolawole Alaba thanked the organisers of the programme for their kindness and selflessness at assisting the less privileged.