Hon. Akingbola Champions People-Centered Programmes
The Councilor representing Ijare ward 2 in Ifedore Local Government Legislative arms of government area of Ondo State, Hon. Dapo Moses Akingbola has reiterated his unwavering commitment to grassroots empowerment to youth development, women , widows, aged and community upliftment — declaring that politics must be anchored on people-oriented programmes, not personal gain.
The Councilor disclosed this while speaking in his special program organized for over three hundred aged once, women and youths in the ward where Cash, food stuffs and Christmas palliative worth millions of Naira were distributed.
Hon Akingbola who is also the majority leader of the arm of government in the local council emphasized the need to reposition politics as a tool for human and societal development.
Akingbola expressed profound appreciation to Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa for his unwavering support and leadership, dedicating the programme to him and offering prayers for his continued success.
The majority leader used the occasion to highlight his journey in politics — one inspired by a deep-seated passion for service, equity, and empowerment.
Hon. Akingbola noted that his advocacy for the aged,women, widows and youth, predates his political appointment.
According to hon. Akingbola, “Politics for me has never been about bitterness or self-enrichment,It is about service, development, and creating lasting impact,” he affirmed.
Hon. Akingbola also lauded the governor’s performance, particularly the approval and ongoing work on the Ijare-Akure Expressway.
The lawmaker described Governor Aiyedatiwa as a visionary leader whose commitment to infrastructure, healthcare, education, and empowerment programmes is transforming Ondo State.
The leader of Ijare ward 2 in the area, hon. Tuyi Agboola who speaks at the occasion said hon. Dapo Akingbola’s initiative programs has consistently launched annual programmes aimed at equipping these vulnerable groups with the tools for sustainable growth and self-reliance across all in his wards.
Hon. Agboola Tuyi stressed that Some of the women who initially aligned with opposition parties embraced the All Progressives Congress (APC) after benefiting from hon. Dapo Akingbola empowerment programmes. That singular move strengthened our party’s grassroots presence,” he revealed.
The supervising Councilor for Ijare ward 1, hon. Orisunmibare Fasua at the occasion disclosed that,It is a known fact that, hon. Dapo Akingbola cannot do it alone so he urged the philanthropists and well-meaning individuals to emulate the majority leader’s remarkable efforts in making ward 2 a better place to live in.
One of the aged woman who speaks on behalf of the congregation during the program, Mrs Ebun Ojo commended the initiative of hon. Dapo Akingbola for complementing the government efforts in improving the welfare of citizens across the ward.