The Ogun State Government on Friday began the distribution of rice palliatives to the residents of the state.
This is part of the efforts of the state government to cushion the effect of the prevailing economic hardship.
The palliatives distribution started with Muslim faithful currently observing this year’s Ramadan fast with thousands of bags of rice allocated to mosques, including Kobiti Central Mosque, Secretariat Central Mosque and Sa’adatul Abadiyya Mosque, Leme, all in Abeokuta.
Addressing the congregation on behalf of Governor Abiodun, after the Jumat, the Deputy Governor, Mrs Noimot Salako-Oyedele, thanked Muslims for their support in prayers since 2019 till date, urging them not to relent but continue to support the Abiodun-led government for successful 2nd term tenure.
“The state Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, does not take your prayers and support for granted. Your prayers were what have been keeping this administration going. So I want to appeal to you to accept this gift wholeheartedly,” she said.
The deputy governor urged the congregants to shun all immoral act that can hinder their prayers in this month of Ramadan.
One of the beneficiaries, Mrs Atoke Adebisi Ogunseun, appreciated Governor Abiodun for the gesture, praying that Almighty Allah will continue to guide him and grant him the required wisdom to take the state to a greater height.
Source | Punchng
