By Editor
A philanthropic non- governmental organisation- TAJ Foundation has created a major surprise at the weekend where at least, 500 vulnerable widows , widowers, aged and sports personalities benefitted from a food and cash support initiative organized by the office of the Governor’s wife in collaboration with TAJ Foundation.
The beneficiaries who are members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were drawn from the 13 wards in Ado Ekiti Local Government area.
The wife of the Ekiti State Governor, Professor Olayemi Oyebanji who was the Special Guest at the occasion said the initiative powered by Ado Ekiti born philanthropist- cum politician, Dr Tokunbo Jakande-Ajila was in line with her WAOH Initiative for women and children.
The Governor’s wife commended the sponsor of the empowerment program having sustained the initiative for over 8 years.
Professor Oyebanji who prayed God to continue to bless and strengthen Dr Tokunbo Jakande-Ajila urged her to keep up the laudable people oriented job and hope for the best in her career and endeavors.
In her remarks, Dr Tokunbo Jakande-Ajila who is the Chairman Sports Development Trust Fund (ESDTF) said the food and cash support for widows, widowers and aged was aimed at supporting the people oriented initiatives of governor Biodun Oyebanji and his wife which have impacted positively on the masses.
She said the Governor and his wife have been role models through their numerous policies and programs for the downtrodden.
Jakande-Ajila however, clamored for people’s unwavering support for the BAO till 2030 Agenda considering the wave of development that the governor has attracted to Ekiti State since his assumption of office.
She thanked leaders of the All Progressives Congress -APC who attended the program for their love and support for the governor and his wife with a promise to continue to key into the BAO and APC policies and programs.
In attendance were several political bigwigs including the State Chairman of the APC, Hon Sola Elesin and admirers of Dr Tokunbo Jakande-Ajila.
Beneficiaries who were selected from all the wards in Ado Ekiti Local Government and the Sports sector went home with raw food items , flasks and cash that were all beautifully packaged.
Aside the food and cash support for all the beneficiaries, young widows among the beneficiaries were given between #50,000 and #100,000 each courtesy of TAJ Foundation .
The governor’s wife who gave surprise cash gifts ranging from half a million to one million to some widows with pathetic stories also promised that the State government will offer special support to alleviate the suffering of the family of a bed ridden former weightlifting champion, Gbenga Olupona.
Beneficiaries thanked the governor’s wife, Professor Olayemi Oyebanji and Dr Tokunbo Jakande-Ajila for the support with optimism that governor Biodun Oyebanji will remain in office till year 2030 considering his remarkable strides across the State.
