Five hundred vulnerable people who participated in the environmental sanitation walk from Ojodu Berger to Ogba area of Lagos have benefited foodstuffs to cushion the effects of economic hardship.
This is courtesy of a philanthropist and politician, Mrs Abimbola Osikoya, who said the objective was to encourage residents of Ikeja constituency two participate in the reintroduced Environmental Sanitation by the Lagos State Government.
Addressing the large crowd after the sensitization walk at Ogba, Mrs Osikoya urged residents especially women to actively participate in politics and shun voter’s apathy.
“Everybody knows that environmental sanitation is back.
The work now is about awareness, to tell our people in Ikeja constituency to come out.
“Ikeja is known for excellence and cleanliness, so we are encouraging everyone to participate and keep the environment clean,” she said.
“I am vying for the Lagos State House of Assembly because I believe I have the experience and capacity to serve.
“I have served as a sole administrator, worked in ACME, and participated in several committees.
These experiences have prepared me for the task ahead,” she said.
She advocated greater inclusion of women in governance, stressing the need to give them opportunities to contribute, while calling for fairness and openness during Party primaries election.
Mrs Osikoya urged residents to shun voter apathy and participate in the electoral process.
Some of the beneficiaries who included the elderly, women, people with disabilities, thanked Mrs Osikoya for her magnanimity while canvassing her to represent them at the Lagos Assembly in the next general election.
Meanwhile, some residents and campaign supporters expressed confidence in Osikoya’s candidacy, citing her grassroots connection and philanthropic record.
The iyaloja of Akiyode community, Mrs Kafilat Ahmed, said the aspirant had demonstrated empathy and responsiveness to the needs of the people.
“We are mothers in this community and we understand what people are going through.
“Sometimes, those we send may not respond to our needs.“But we believe that if she gets there, she will listen to us and attend to our requests,” the resident said.
Written by Yemisi Dada