Eid-el-Fitr: Ogun lawmaker distributes food items, cash gifts with residents
“This is more than a seasonal gesture; it is a responsibility we owe our people,” he said. “My father believed strongly in lifting others and it is a legacy I am committed to preserving and expanding," he added.
Eid-el-Fitr: Ogun lawmaker distributes food items, cash gifts with residents
Bimpe Kugbakin
Residents of Ijebu Igbo have hailed the lawmaker representing Ijebu North 1 State Constituency in the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon AbdulRasheed Kashamu,for his consistency in putting smiles on their faces.
The commendation was coming of the heels of distribution of food items and cash gifts by the lawmaker to thousands of beneficiaries that thronged the Kashamu family compound at Oke-Sopen, Ijebu Igbo, on Saturday.
News Contact Online recall that the late Senator Buruji Kashamu, father of the lawmaker, was known for his philanthropy activities in his lifetime.
Speaking with newsmen during the exercise, Kashamu noted that the gesture was inspired by the lessons of sacrifice, compassion and generosity that define the Eid season.
The lawmaker stressed the importance of sharing with others, particularly in trying times, submitting that leadership must go beyond representation to include genuine care for the welfare of the people.
Kashamu, who is eyeing the seat of Ijebu North/Ijebu East and Ogunwaterside in the House of Representatives in the 2027 elections, reiterated his resolve to sustain and build upon the philanthropic legacy of his father.
He espoused that the name of his late father remains synonymous with philanthropy and grassroots empowerment across the country.
“This is more than a seasonal gesture; it is a responsibility we owe our people,” he said. “My father believed strongly in lifting others and it is a legacy I am committed to preserving and expanding,” he added.
Community leaders and beneficiaries commended the lawmaker for his consistency and accessibility, describing him as a representative who understands the needs of his constituents and continues to demonstrate empathy through action.
The Eid outreach is one of several initiatives undertaken by Hon. Kashamu in improving the living conditions of people within Ijebu North State Constituency I, further reinforcing his image as a people-oriented leader dedicated to inclusive development.
