Kunle Adelabu
-Constituents Laud Gesture
Youth participants across WhatsApp platforms in Ikorodu federal constituency will benefit from the Renewed Hope Mega Empowerment of its representative, Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, which holds on Tuesday.
The three –term lawmaker extended the gesture to numerous youths of the over 200 WhatsApp platforms with focus on Ikorodu, many of which are political, community – based, student-based, professional and with a few media ones.
Through the platforms, the lawmaker who is seeking re –election for the fourth term is targeting vulnerable youths as he extended five laptops and five household solar system, to each of the platforms.
The initiative is part of the lawmaker’s Mega Empowerment slated for Tuesday, October 20, at the Ikorodu Musical Village, where the Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat will be chair of the event.
Items such as mini bus, tricycle, freezer, generator, laptop, household solar system, Freezer (small), Freezer (medium, Generator, Vulcanizing Machine, Welding Generator, Grinding Machine, Sewing machine, Industrial Sewing machine, Gas Cylinder 3kg, Gas Cylinder 6kg, Gas Cylinder 12.5kg, Hillux bus, Buses, Tricycle (Marwa) and Mini Buses among others, will be given out to a large number of constituents.
In his message to benefiting platforms, Rep. Benson enjoined administrators to ensure that deserving individuals are selected to benefit.
“Please note that this initiative is strictly meant for vulnerable and less-privileged individuals who genuinely need support. It is not intended for government officials, directors, political stakeholders, or other privileged individuals.”
“I kindly appeal to everyone to nominate only deserving beneficiaries who meet these criteria, who live in Ikorodu, so that the initiative can achieve its intended purpose and positively impact those who need it most.
Let us work together to ensure that these opportunities reach the right people,” he appealed.
Meanwhile, participants on THE IMPACT WhatsApp platform, a leading media group in Ikorodu Division, some of whose nominees benefited from the lawmaker’s gesture have expressed their appreciation and commended the him for his quality representation.
Mr Ibrahim Onibudo, a former Chairmanship aspirant whose nominee will be getting a laptop, expressing his appreciation, wrote:
”On behalf of one of my AI/Gaming students, Mr. Philip Shokunbi, who is receiving 1 Laptop, I express our deepest appreciation to @Rep JB for this kind gesture. May God Almighty continue to lift you from heights to even greater heights.”
He added, “Thank you @Kunle Adelabu 1, for your support and for providing a platform for this gesture to be delivered to the people.”
”Y’all should expect some digital creative works at international standard levels from our studios.”
A community and political leader, Comrade Kehinde Okeowo, who also nominated a resident for the household solar system, in her remarks, said:
”You’re Appreciated Sir “
A critic, business advisor and public affairs analyst, Adekunle Razaq Aderibigbe (ARA), also commenting congratulated the beneficiaries and also commended the lawmaker.
”Congratulations to all Beneficiaries …
Special appreciation to Hon. @Rep JB”
Ms. Mariam Akinloye, a journalist who will be benefiting from the Mega Empowerment through a laptop gift in commending the lawmaker, stated:
”This is a good gesture from the lawmaker and the laptop will go a long way in enhancing my job.”
” I commend his representation and the way he is, reaching out to youths and other stakeholders across Ikorodu federal constituency.”
Alayo, a member of Budo Allen Team, also commenting, noted:
”We sincerely appreciate our golden son, the Jagaban of Ikorodu, Alanu Mekunnu, Olówó Tí Ó Mọ̀ Monday, the Ajídàrà of Ikorodu, Hon. Babajimi Adegoke Benson. Thank you for all you do for us. You always stand by your people and continue to surprise us with your generosity. May you never know sorrow, sir.”
She added, “We also appreciate Mr. Adelabu, for ensuring the smooth and fair delivery of the items. May God grant you greater wisdom and blessings, sir.”
Mr Kunle Shopitan, a teacher whose nominee was unable to benefit, also extended commendations to Rep. Benson.
”God bless you, Sir. Thanks for all you do for us.”
”We are grateful.”
The Senate President, National Association of Ikorodu Division Students (NAIDS), Comrade Balogun Abdulateef, also commended the lawmaker, stating that, “God bless our MHR for the kind gesture.”
Ogbeni Adewunmi Amusa, a grassroots politician whose nominee will also be benefiting, in his own remarks, stated:
”Thank you once again @Rep JB, may God continue to bless you and your family. May you continue to prosper in all your endeavours.”
