Gbenga Sodeinde in Ado Ekiti
The lawmaker representing Irepodun/ Ifelodun constituency II in Ekiti State House of Assembly, Hon. Hakeem Jamiu, has feted his constituents.
Jamiu handed out many bags of rice, other food items, as well as cash gifts to the constituents in order to cushion the effects of the current economic hardship.
Speaking while presenting the bags of rice and cash gifts to the beneficiaries at the weekend, Jamiu said the primary aim of the gesture was to alleviate hardships faced by Nigerians, especially during the yuletide period.
The former deputy Speaker stated that the beneficiaries were selected from across the 11 towns in the constituency, including Awo, Igbemo, Esure, Iworoko, Orun, Are, Afao, Iropora, Ilamo, Eyio, and Araromi Obbo.
He added that the gesture is a way for him to give back to his constituents who gave him their mandate willingly across party affiliations in the last general election.
Jamiu explained that the effort was in fulfilment of the promise made during his electioneering, assuring them that he would not relent in giving support to his constituency.
The lawmaker thanked the constituents for their overwhelming support given to him during the election, saying his return to the Assembly was historic as he was the first lawmaker to be re-elected in the constituency.
According to him, “It is my own little way of giving back to my constituency. This gesture is to appreciate the people for their support during the last general election.
“I’m the first person to return in Irepodun /Ifelodun constituency II, and I’m also the first deputy Speaker to even finish in the Assembly. So, I’m here to thank them for making that possible. I’m here to show that I care and don’t take their support for granted.
“Apart from that, it is our agenda in the seventh Assembly that we need to engage more with our constituents. And this is the first time I’m engaging with them in my second tenure, especially during this yuletide when things are very difficult. We have been doing this before because they really love me, and I want to show my gratitude and appreciation. That’s why I’m doing it.”
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Mrs. Iyabowale Fakanle appreciated the lawmaker’s gesture, saying the people of the constituency II had never had it this good.
He called for prayers and support of the people of the constituency for Jamiu to succeed in order to bring more dividends of democracy to their doorsteps.
