Ayodele Olalere
As part of his efforts at cushioning the effect of Covid-19 pandemic on the residents of Iru land, as well as enabling them to celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir, the Oniru of Iru Kingdom, Oba AbdulWasiu ‘Gbolahan Lawal commenced distribution of food items to the residents of the kingdom.
The food distribution, which began on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 was in a bid to support the less privileged in the kingdom, particularly those of Oniru Resettlement Igbosere community, Itirin community, Inupa community, Apapa Eleko , Onijegi and the low-income communities along the Water Corporation Drive axis of the Kingdom.
Speaking on the gesture, Oba Lawal said that the distribution of the food packs to the residents was in line with the teachings of Eid-el-Kabir which enjoins everyone to remember and empower the less privileged.
Speaking through his private secretary, Hakeem Akintoye, Oba Gbolahan said that over 5,000 food packs consisting 10kg of rice and other dry foods, groundnut oil and food seasonings were distributed to some households across Iru Kingdom.
According to him, the empowerment programme tagged:”Ileya Food Drive”, was part of Islamic injunction to assist the needy, adding that the gains of assisting the less privileged as preached by Islam is not only for the purpose of spiritual fulfillment but also for the progress of mankind and development of the society.
“To help cushion the effects of the pandemic on Iru Land, the Oniru, His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, (Abisogun II) has sponsored the distribution of food packs in a seemingly new initiative tagged, ‘Ileya Food Drive’ to celebrate the Eid El Kabir Festival.
“Over 5,000 food packs consisting 10kg of Rice and other dry foods, Groundnut Oil and Food seasoning were distributed to some households across Iru Kingdom especially Oniru Resettlement Igbosere community, itirin community, Inupa community, Apapa Eleko , Onijegi and the low-income communities along the Water Corporation Drive axis of the Kingdom from Wednesday, July 29 to Friday, July 31, 2020,” Akintoye said.
The items were distributed to the beneficiaries by staff of the Palace, who ensured that the targeted communities and households got the branded food packs.
The visibly elated recipients expressed gratitude to the Oba Lawal for the gesture of love and empathy despite the tough economic circumstances currently experienced across the state and country at large.
