"This is unprecedented, we have never had it this good in the history of Lagos East", this was the common commendation showered on the Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA, across the 16 LGAs/LCDAs, as 12 households benefitted from the Senator’s End of the Year Food Packs. In total, a whopping 84,000 households had so far benefited from the scheme from inception till day.

IKORODU

The food packs contain essential staples such as rice and garri, which were distributed across all 16 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the district, bringing relief to thousands of households, many of whom described the support as timely and impactful. The programme targeted the most vulnerable members of the society, including, elderly, widows, persons living with disabilities, women and unemployed youths.

IBEJU-LEKKI

Each food pack, branded with the Renewed Hope of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and Senator Abiru’s #DoingGood, underscored the alignment of the Senator with the far-reaching policy direction of President Tinubu’s agenda on food security, social protection and inclusive welfare. To further ensure fairness and transparency, beneficiaries were equally selected through a community-driven process.

SOMOLU

Residents across Lagos East submitted nominations via an online platform, recommending vulnerable individuals and families within their neighbourhoods. These nominations were randomly shortlisted and beneficiaries emerged cutting across all the 16 LGAs and LCDAs in Lagos East.

KOSOFE

For many beneficiaries, the initiative went beyond food support, it was a reaffirmation of responsive leadership and compassion-driven representation of Senator Abiru that has continued to touch lives across Lagos East.

EPE

In addition to food packs, cows were also distributed to certain traditional rulers, party leaders to support festive celebrations.