Senator Sharafadeen Alli, last week, extended food palliative to traders in Ido and Ibarapa areas of Oyo South Senatorial District, in a bid to cushion the current economic hardship in the district.
This was contained in a statement by his Special Adviser (Media), Akeem Abas.
The palliative items were received from the senator’s team led by Mr Gbenga Elegbede the market leaders (babalojas and iyalojas) from the four local government areas hosting 11 various towns and more than 15 markets.
The markets visited include Apete, Awotan, Akufo, Ido, Omi-Adio, Okolo, Lanlate, Maya, Eruwa, Temidire, Oja-Oba Igboora, Towobowo Igboora, Towobowo Market, Idere, Ayete, Tapa and Igangan.
Alli had earlier distributed food palliative to traders in markets across five local government areas namely, Ibadan South-West, Ibadan North, Ibadan North-West, Ibadan South-East and Ibadan North-East
The All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker said the food palliative was part of his ongoing commitment to alleviate the suffering of his constituents, amid the challenging economic conditions.
He said the initiative was aimed at providing the much-needed relief to traders who have been significantly impacted by the rising cost of living.
According to Senator Alli, the distribution of the food palliative was carried out in various markets across Ido and Ibarapa areas of the district.
The lawmaker said the distribution of the food palliative was just one of the many steps he has been taking to support the economic stability of Oyo South Senatorial District.
Alli restated his commitment to the welfare of his constituents. He promised to continue implementing programs that would mitigate the effects of the current economic challenges.
“We understand the difficulties our people are facing, and we are committed to providing support where it is most needed,” he said.
The traders, who were beneficiaries of the food palliative, expressed their gratitude to Senator Alli for his timely intervention.
They said the food palliative would go a long way in sustaining their families during these tough times.
The traders praised Senator Alli for his proactive approach in addressing the pressing needs of his constituents and called on other leaders to emulate his example.
The distribution of food palliative to traders and widows across the senatorial district is part of a broader initiative by Senator Alli to ensure that no one in his district is left behind during these economically-challenging times.
The efforts by Senator Alli have been lauded by community leaders and residents who described him as a compassionate leader dedicated to improving the lives of the people he represents.
Among the babalojas who received the items at their various markets were Musiliu Adetoro (Apete), Chief Waheed Odedele (Omi Adio), Kayode Ojediran (Lanlate), Olusegun Adelere (Maya) and Olaosegba Oke (Eruwa).
Others included Alhaji Adebola Belau (Okolo), Chief Tunji Arinkoola (Ojo-Oba Igboora), Chief Lasisi Afolabi (Iberekodo Towobowo), Mogbadunola Esuola(Idere), Ganiyu Adeoye (Ayete), Oludele Oyedepo (Tapa), Jimoh Ojelabi (Igangan) and Rufus Opasina (Temidire).
Among the iyalojas who joined in receiving the food items were Taibat Oyewole (Eruwa and Ibarapaland), Chief Idiat Ogungbayi (Omi- Adio) and Bashirat Adewole (Lanlate).
Others were Serifatu Arike (Apete), Funmilola Olaegbe (Maya), Comfort Oladapo (Okolo) and Amudalat Salawu(Igboora).
