The senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Tokunbo Abiru, has distributed food items to 10,000 households in the constituency.
The distribution exercise, according to a released statement from the senator’s office, took place simultaneously in five local government areas of the district — Ibeju-Lekki, Kosofe, Epe, Somolu and Ikorodu..
Speaking at the constituency office in Ikorodu, the former managing director of Skye Bank, which later became Polaris Bank, revealed that the exercise is aimed at supporting the less privileged, embodying the values of love, compassion, and generosity that define the festive season of New Year.
His words: “This event is a reflection of our shared values and commitment to uplifting many of our people who are going through tough times at this very challenging period.
“In alignment with my mantra of ‘Greater Good to the Larger Number’, we are ensuring, as our custom is, that no one is left behind during this festive season.”