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Akinlade @58: Empowers 1500 with N100,000 cash
…distributes other working tools
Damilola Ajibola
In his determination to better the lots of his constituents, the member representing Yewa South/ Ipokia Federal Constituency,in the House of Representatives, Hon. Abiodun Isiaq Akinlade, has empowered 1,500 people with cash grant of N100,000 each.
This gesture was unveiled during a get together to mark his 58 years birthday, held, on Friday.
News Contact Online recalled that the top ranking lawmaker in the Green Chamber had countless times gave back to his constituents, and even beyond, a sense of hope and development.
Akinlade who is the House Committee Chairman on Agricultural Colleges and Institutions, also empowered people with various working tools which included several sewing machines, pump machine, others.
The 58th birthday celebration began with a visitation to the Central Mosque in Ilaro, where the celebrant joined other Muslim ummahs to observe the Jumaat prayer and presented a cash empowerment gift and donation to support the mosque’s activities.
This gesture underscored his respect for the Muslim Community and his dedication to promoting interfaith harmony.
The Baba Adinni of Owode Yewa, thereafter, hosted a massive community empowerment programme which was attended by a diverse gathering of the good people and political leaders from Yewa South/Ipokia Federal Constituency, traditional rulers (Kabiesis and Baales), and League of Alfas, various unions and organizations.
This intervention is expected to boost economic activities and improve the livelihoods of the constituents.
It was gathered that 20 party faithful were presented with appointment letters as Senior Special Advisers to Abiodun Isiaq Akinlade.
This development is seen as a strategic effort to strengthen the party’s grassroots presence and build a more robust support base.
The event was also graced by eminent dignitaries, business tycoons, Local Government Executives from Yewa South and Ipokia, political gladiators from Ogun West and numerous well-wishers who came to felicitate with Baba Adinni on his special day.
The Deputy Director, Media and Publicity for AIA, Saka Olanrewaju, described the celebrant as a remarkable leader.
He said, “As AIA celebrates his 58th birthday, this remarkable leader has once again demonstrated his unwavering commitment to the welfare and development of his people. His selfless service, generosity, and dedication to empowerment drive have earned him the respect and admiration of his constituents.”
