By Olanrewaju Adesanya
In a bold attempt to confront the harsh economic realities faced by Nigerians especially during this yuletide period, Hon George Olawande Adegeye the Federal House of Representatives member representing Amuwo-Odofin Federal constituency has doled out 683 bags of rice, vegetable oil,salt and cash gift to Labour Party (LP) faithful and constituents.
The young but vibrant lawmaker whose kind gestures has been referred to by beneficiaries as unprecedented in Amuwo-Odofin polity said that the main drive for this Christmas gifts to constituents is to help alleviate the suffering of many, who could not afford to feed.
According to George fondly called ‘OMOGEYE’ this is a way for him to give back to his constituents who gave him their mandate willingly across party affiliations.
“It is my own little way of giving back to my community, it is the festive period and this is just a way to give back to the people.
“A Bag of rice is now 57,000 naira in the market and the one distributed here is an imported rice 683 bags in all. The country is hard everybody knows that, people are hungry so we need to find one way or the other to cater for their needs.”
George however, urges well-meaning Nigerians to give to those who are less privileged in order to make this yuletide a memorable one for all.
“In our own little way, we need to live in peace with one another. Honestly the country is in a mess so let alone the inflation rate, we should find a way to play our own role in giving succour to people, I wish them merry Christmas and happy new year in advance, we need peace, unity and love.” George reiterated.
Exco and Leaders of the Labour Party in the constituency, from the LGA and LCDA, ward chairmen, ward youth and women leaders, the Ohanaeze group heads, exco of Catholic Youths Organization of Nigeria, Anglican, Arewa group, different groups women loyal to the Reps member and even police Divisions in the axis were beneficiaries of the yuletide largesse courtesy Hon. George Adegeye.
Speaking in appreciation of the gesture the Chairman Ohanaeze Amuwo-Odofin Chief Lawrence Chikwado Eze Unara and that of Oriade Nze Edwin Ezioku, they both appreciated the lawmaker’s kind gesture noting that they’ve never had it this good in Amuwo-Odofin and pledged their unflinching support for him.
The Public Relation Officer of the Catholic Youths Organization of Nigeria Mr. Victor Okwudili also narrated how the lawmaker had been rendering support to make many of their programmes a reality, adding that Hon. George is a good sample of youths delivering the dividend of democracy to the people without sentiment.
