TESCOM board member, Afoo, lifts widows, elderly with gifts, free medical care

TESCOM board member, Afoo, lifts widows, elderly with gifts, free medical care

Khalid ABRAHAM

A member of the board of the Oyo State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Hon Joshua Olusola Afolabi has gifted cash and food items to widows, widowers and the elderly in Ogbomoso South council area. The gesture also included free medical screening and distribution of essential drugs to the target group.

Speaking, Hon Afolabi fondly called Afoo said his gesture was borne out of the necessity to assist the elderly persons, widows and widowers in the society.

“These individuals often lack the strength and resources to provide for themselves, and it is our responsibility to support them,” he said.

“We are deeply committed to bringing hope to widows and the elderly in their time of need.”

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP in Ogbomoso South local government, Afoo expressed appreciation to leaders of the party in the council area for their support and leadership, why disclosing he had been organising programme since six years ago.

“I am sincerely grateful to the Chief of Staff, Hon. Chief Segun Ogunwuyi (OSE), for his leadership; the Executive Chairman of Ogbomoso South, Hon. Oyeniyi Oyedokun Timothy (OOT), for his support; all honourable members; and the PDP executives for their commitment and presence at the event.

“My appreciation also goes to the Alfa, the Pastor, and the Medical Director of Green Life Multiple Specialist Hospital for their unwavering support. Together, we will continue to uplift and care for the vulnerable among us.”

Commending Hon Afolabi, chairman of Ogbomoso South local government, Oyedokun remarked, “Hon. Joshua Afolabi Afoo today demonstrated genuine compassion and purposeful leadership as he distributed cash support, food items, and free medical screening to widows in our community.

“This gesture reflects he who understands the needs of his people and acts decisively. I encourage him to sustain this impactful stride and continue championing programmes that uplift lives and strengthen our community.”

Beneficiaries who spoke with ogbomosoinsightonline.com praised their benefactor urging not to stop in doing good.