The lawmaker representing ATIBA, Oyo East and Oyo West Federal Constituency at the Federal House of Representatives, Abuja, Honourable Prince Akeem Adeyemi, (Skimeh) marked the 86th posthumous birthday of the Late Alaafin, Oba (Dr.) Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III with notable project commissioning.
The project included donation of 10 solar-powered boreholes, commissioning of a block of six classrooms, the distribution of 600 bags of fertilizers to farmers, and N50,000 cash empowerment programs that benefited 1,000 Market Men and Women, Artisan, Farmers, and Youth.
Boroboro, Lagunna, Ojo Oluwaye Bashorun, Kolobo, Bara, Durbar Stadium Shopping Complex, Agbogangan Muslim Community, Idi Igba Cow Slaughter, Ilora Ayefele, and Jobele community are the beneficiaries of the borehole projects.
The block of six classrooms was constructed at Community Secondary School, Awumoro, while the cash empowerment program for 1,000 people was held at Oba Adeyemi Mini Stadium, Aremo, Oyo.
While speaking, Senator representing Oyo Central Senatorial District, Dr. Yunus Akintunde Abiodun said the late Alaafin is not just a king but a father with listening ears who respected the wishes of his people and used everything he had to fight for the good course that will benefit the people of his kingdom.
The acting Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, Mr. Olayide Abas, commended Honorable Akeem Adeniyi Adeyemi for what he has been doing and the one he will still do.
Abas said: “It is a great move to giving palliatives to the people at this tough time, following the current hardship which is temporary because I believe the government of the day plans to prepare the incoming generations not to face the difficulties we are facing today.”
Hon. (Prince) Akeem Adeniyi Adeyemi while addressing the pressmen at the event said the celebration of Late Alaafin, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, 86th posthumous birthday is an avenue to let people of Oyo Federal Constituency know.
He said that the measures put in place to make sure the 600 bags of fertilizers get to the farmers that will use it to achieve its main purpose of food security said
His words: “Why and how we are representing them as we provide water for communities that lack water, we provide classrooms for the school that lack good classroom and also give 600 bags of fertilizer to the OFC farmers.
“We have eradicated middlemen in distributing this fertilizer by setting up a committee that’s comprised of a representative from the communities, farmers, and NGO that will make sure the fertilizers get to the real farmers that will use it for food productions. It goes directly to the farmers that will make use of it, no one is allowed to stand in for anyone.”
Members of the communities who benefited from the 10 Solar-Power boreholes expressed their gratitude for the projects, sharing their opinions about how these projects would improve their daily lives.
A resident of Bara Community, Mrs. Iyabo Adebayo, said, “Access to clean water has been a challenge in our community for years. We often had to walk long distances just to fetch water, but this borehole has brought the solution right to our doorstep. It’s a relief for many families, especially the women and children.”
Similarly, Mr. Sulaiman Kolapo from Agbogangan Muslim Community added, “This project will drastically reduce the stress of looking for drinkable water here and there in our community. We are grateful for the lawmaker’s generosity, especially in ensuring that this borehole is solar-powered, which makes it sustainable.”
Mrs. Funmilayo Adekunle, from Idi Igba Cow Slaughter, also shared her thoughts: “Water is life, and now our lives will be easier with this borehole. It will help our businesses, especially for those of us involved in food-related work and cow slaughter business.”
Some of the beneficiaries of the N50,000 empowerment who spoke expressed their appreciation for the financial support, which they said would make a significant difference in their lives.
Mr. Segun Ajani, a beneficiary, said, “This empowerment comes at a critical time. I have been struggling to keep my small business afloat because of the money we spend on food and transport every day, but with this money, I won’t touch my capital to feed my home, and also, part of it will be used to grow my business.”
Mrs. Halima Sanni shared her excitement: “This is more than I expected. I can finally settle some debts and even boost my venture. I am deeply thankful.”
Another beneficiary, Mr. Akeem Abdulraheem, added, “This empowerment is a blessing. It shows that our leaders are looking out for us, and it will help many of us to stand as a man at home again.”
