The Alapomu of Apomuland Oba Kayode Adenekan Afolabi, has started the distribution of food materials to the people of Apomu, headquarters of Isokan local government, in Osun State.
The relief packages, meant to provide succor to the poor and the vulnerable member of the public were donated by Alapomu and concerned indigenes as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Alapomu said the initiative is also to support the efforts of Governor Gboyega Oyetola in providing assistance to the poor and needy in the various communities in view of the coronavirus pandemic. “Government alone cannot provide for everyone without support from individuals and groups,” he said
Apomu Covid-19 Relief Fund Project was initiated by Alapomu, who set up a committee headed by Professor Sina Oladokun, with Professor Lateef Agbaje as the Secretary, while Comrade Waheed Oladejo is in charge of Field Operations.
The committee supervised the packaging of the food materials which include rice, beans, garri, vegetable oil, and loaves of bread.
All the food items were sourced from Apomu to boost local economy.
Alapomu expressed his appreciation to Asiwaju of Apomuland, members of the committee and those illustrious sons and daughters of Apomuland who contributed to make the project a success.