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By Chibuzor Alli | Lagos
Mammoth crowd gathered with excitement on Saturday at Ajeromi-Ifelodun Federal Constituency as House of Representatives member, representing the area, Hon. Paul Kalejaiye distributed palliative to 7000 constituent in line with the directive of President Bola Tinubu.
It will be recalled that as part of efforts to cushion the effect of hardship occasioned by the removal of subsidy, President Tinubu ordered the disbursement of food items to be distributed to National Assembly members for onward distribution to their constituents
In line with this directive, aged men and women as well as youths and various union members gathered at the Signal Army Barack, Mile 2, Lagos State where 7000 food items which included 4000 bags of rice and 3000 bags of garri of different were distributed.
While delivering his address, Hon Kalejaiye disclosed that almost half of the items were allocated to the aged, adding that he would make further arrangement to ensure their adequate welfare.
While appreciating the president for the support to his constituent, the lawmaker emphasised that the palliative was sponsored by the Federal Government through Stone Mill Nigeria Ltd lawmaker in partnership.
He however reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to tackling the hardship confronting the nation.
Also in an interview with journalist, Hon. Kalejaiye stressed the need for collective efforts in the development of the country.
“The President is committed to lifting the sufferings of the people and this is one of the reasons he has done this to cushion the effect of the removal of fuel subsidy
“”We have been supplied with this food items to deliver to our constituents.”
Figures are so difficult to believe. You have heard in the media all sorts of amount. All I know is that no member of the House of Representatives have been given a dime. What you are seeing is facilitated by the ministry of agriculture and delivered by a contractor. So nobody was giving any money.”
“It is all about collective efforts. You do your bit and I do my bit. If I do 7000 today and in December I did over 6000, it’s is adding up. Everybody must do their bit.”
Speaking in interviews with NATIONAL TELESCOPE, some of the beneficiaries expressed their excitement.
A 63 year old, widow, Isiana Agu said, “I thank Kalejaye, I thank Tinubu and other people we don’t know their names but God does. As they give us rice, make God bless their pockets and carry them higher.”
Another beneficiary, Kolawole Olaniyi, said, “The government has done well have remembered the community of Ifelodun through this palliative. We hope to see more of his good works.”
Meanwhile, the Vice Chairman of the local government, Lucky Uduikhue while delivering the goodwill message onbehalf of his Chairman, Fatai Ayoola, appreciated the lawmaker expressing optimism that more benefits will be delivered to the local government.
