By Editor
The Wife of the Ekiti State Governor, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji, has assured residents of Eda Oniyo community in Ilejemeje Local Government Area of the state government’s continued commitment to their welfare, security and socio-economic development.
Dr Oyebanji gave the assurance during a visit to the community, where relief materials and food items were distributed to cushion the effects of recent security challenges and support residents recently released from captivity.
Represented by the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs Peju Babafemi, the First Lady said the intervention was part of the administration’s compassionate response to the plight of affected families.
She said the government would continue to stand with communities facing difficult circumstances, adding that the administration had responded appropriately to the situation involving the released victims.
According to her, the intervention was aimed not only at providing immediate relief, but also at restoring confidence, strengthening community resilience and creating an environment where residents could return to their normal lives.
Dr Oyebanji assured the people of Eda Oniyo that the governor would leave no stone unturned in ensuring the community became a model of development in Ekiti.
She urged residents to continue supporting the administration, stressing that partnership between government and the people was essential for sustainable development, peace and security.
The First Lady also appealed to residents to sustain their support for the administration of President Bola Tinubu, noting that the success of government policies and programmes required the cooperation and active participation of citizens.
Earlier, the Director-General, the State Bureau of Community Communications in the Office of the Governor, Mrs Mary Oso Omotosho, urged residents to play a more active role in supporting security agencies in their efforts to protect lives and property.
She described security as a collective responsibility and called on residents to provide relevant information to security agencies, remain vigilant and cooperate with authorities to prevent criminal activities.
Also speaking, the Executive Chairman of Ilejemeje Local Government, Mr Dada Pious Alaba, commended the state government for coming to the aid of the released victims, describing the intervention as a demonstration of the administration’s responsiveness to the needs of vulnerable citizens.
The Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Chief Folorunso Olabode, also encouraged members of the community to strengthen their internal security mechanisms and maintain close communication with relevant government and security institutions.
Responding on behalf of the community, its president, Dr Rufus Ajayi, expressed appreciation to the state government and the First Lady for the timely intervention and concern shown to the people of Eda Oniyo.
Ajayi said the visit and relief materials had provided encouragement to residents, particularly families affected by the recent security challenges.
He assured the government of the community’s continued cooperation and support, particularly in the areas of security and development.
