By Lanre Adesanya
Lagos State House of Assembly member, Hon. Rasheed Makinde, Ifako Ijaiye Constituency 02, presents a sienna car and 2019 Hajj slot to deserving constituents, who took active part in his reelection campaign.
While speaking, at the occasion organized by Makinde Formidable Alliance, Makinde noted that services rendered in whatever guise is never ignored by him.
The lawmaker informed
the gathering that in all honesty he will always be appreciative of all
contributions made towards his electoral progress.
Noting that this very day the Christian faith celebrate Jesus Christ
triumphant entry into Jerusalem is topical for him to show some benevolence as
people’s input count much to him.
Makinde maintained
that his gesture toward the few among his constituents was to let them know
that whatever contributions made towards improving his political fortune
and adding to his quest to take Ifako Ijaiye Constituency 02 to an enviable
height will never go in vain.
“I will continue to show my connection with my people as they form the base
of my altitude politically, nothing will stop me from identifying and
appreciating them.
“I decided to always to always put them first in my priority list,so this
is just the beginning of better days to come”.
One of recipients of Hon.Makinde’s benevolence,who doubles as his Campaign Director General, Honourable Olugbenga Falegan while chatting with newsmen expressed his surprise and elation over the presentation of a brand new Sienna car for just concluding his duty during electoral process.
“I never thought
of this at all, since the time I left office as the Deputy Leader of Ojokoro
Council legislative arm since 2007.
“I came with my legs today but I am going back home with a car,I never saw
this coming at all, in fact when I informed my wife at she was filled with wild
jubilation.
“This means so much to me and it affirms that my political efforts are not in vain,to me I have not yet started but Hon. Makinde deemed it fit to reward me with the car,it is a call to do more I believe.
“To others out there who are already losing steam politically due to uncomplimentary comment, I charge them never to feel bored,but forge ahead as this single act by Hon.Makinde blaise the trail for greater opportunities for others who are sold out to engendering democratic tenets”.He said.
An elated Mr.
AbdulKaabir Abiodun Adeyanju who got the already processed hajj form,
International passport and other documents afforded by the lawmaker said he was
overwhelmed by his gesture towards him.
The executive chairman Ojokoro LCDA Hon. Hammed Tijani made the official
presentation of the hajj slot to the beneficiary
The Ijaiye Ojokoro
LCDA boss harps more on the spiritual upliftment the Hajj slots affords
the beneficiary, citing it as quite commendable.
“Going to Hajj is to redefine the beneficiary and this is a welcome
development”.
Hon.Waleeh Ipaye who
lauded the lawmaker for the unprecedented feat expressed appreciation for his
decision to raised the bar of offering quality representation.
“I am proud to have Makinde as our representative in the assembly. Makinde
is a distinguish member”.
Hon. Benjamin Olabinjo
the Special Adviser to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Civic Engagement who was
ably represented noted that APC remains a vibrant party.
“Our party is the most vibrant party in Nigerian and we will continue to
ensure we succeed”.
Hon. James Owolabi the
newly elected member of the House of Representatives,representing Ifako Ijaiye
federal constituency took a cue from Makinde’s good gestures rededicating
himself for service at the green chamber.
“I will continue to appreciate all members of our party for their
support and all the staff and management of Ojokoro LCDA, they did beyond
expectation, by God’s grace I will not disappoint you all”.
