Akande II sparks joy in Ogbomoso South as he distributes food items

Akande II sparks joy in Ogbomoso South as he distributes food items

Yinka ADETUNJI

People of Ogbomoso South local government area of Oyo state were recently made happy as Hon Solomon Olukayode Akande II gifted over 60 bags of rice and beans to the less privileged.

The items distributed through his foundation bearing the same name were handed out at Ijeru Baptist Basic School in the presence of executive members of All Progressive Congress (APC) in the council area.

Packaged in customised polythene bags, each containing a full kongo of rice and beans, it ignited joy among the beneficiaries with many describing the gesture as a timely succour in the face of the prevailing economic situation in the country.

“Hon Akande has met a crucial need in my family with these foodstuffs, it is a timely gift, for a few days we won’t have to go hungry in my family. Things are hard, so his handout is a relief. We thank him, may he never go hungry and may he attain his goals,” a beneficiary who gave her name as Mrs. Ajoke Adelowo told ogbomosoinsightonline.com.

Speaking, Hon Akande said, it was his way of giving back to the society towards alleviating the plight of the less privileged, disclosing that the programme was held over two batches.

“It is an act of charity, it is one of the objectives of our non-governmental organisation — Solomon Olukayode Akande Foundation. It is a way of fulfilling some of our objectives, giving back to the society and cushioning the effect of the hardship in the land.

“During the week, we will hold another phase of the programme which will be more encompassing as a greater number of people will benefit, also sachets of salt will be included in the next batch. The quantity we are giving is not very common, this is unlike the usual one to three small tinfuls some politicians distribute to a small group of people or party members. We identify with the people on the streets,” Akande II, a former member of the House of Assembly said.