By Bilesanmi Abayomi
Lagos East Senator, Adetokunbo Abiru, has reinforced his commitment to grassroots empowerment by contributing ₦5 million to support the WeLift Community Empowerment initiative, spearheaded by Mayor Dele Oshinowo in Agboyi-Ketu LCDA. This initiative, which granted ₦50,000 each to 1,000 vulnerable residents, aims to uplift local livelihoods amid challenging economic times.
At the event held in Lagos on Thursday, Abiru, who also chairs the Senate Committee on Banking and Industry, highlighted the necessity of the grants in light of current government policies under President Bola Tinubu. He urged beneficiaries to use the funds to foster growth, emphasizing the importance of financial inclusion at the grassroots.
“These policy decisions, though painful in the short term, will yield long-term benefits for all,” Abiru remarked, assuring the public that President Tinubu’s administration is mindful of current challenges and has implemented social intervention programs to ease the hardship.
Former council chair, Yetunde Arobieke, commended Oshinowo’s contributions, praising his alignment with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s development agenda.
Abiru also revealed plans for the second phase of his own social support programs, targeting MSMEs and students, set to launch by October 2024 and January 2025, respectively.