The people of Mushin Local Government have never witnessed a mega empowerment and Poverty Alleviation programme as they experienced on Thursday September 07, 2023, which will continue to be a reminder of what the Israelites experienced in the wilderness, when they woke to see the entire land filled with Manna from heaven.

The Executive Chairman of Mushin Local Government, with his cabinet and council members, threw the entire people of Mushin into the pool of joy in a mega Food Palliative distribution, with massive Empowerment and Povertion Support for small scale traders, who went home with financial assistance and items.

The entire secretariat which was filled with various items such as Ghana-Must-Go bags (filled with food items like rice, beans, gari pack of Noodles etc), Tubbers of Yam, Crates of egg, Deep Freezers, Grinding Machines, Mini Ovens, Sewing Machines, Hair Dressing Kits, Make Up Artistry Equipment, Soap Making Items, Cash in envelopes and other items.

The first category of items was for those to be empowered for entreneurship and business ventures, who went away with Deep Freezers, Grinding Machines and Sewing machines to start new business and earn a living.

Another category of beneficiaries were youths and women, who participated and were graduating from a three weeks skills acquisition training programme organised by the Women Affairs and poverty Alleviation Department of Mushin Local Government, in which they have acquired various skills in Catering, Decoration and Events planning, Soap Making, Make Up Artistry and Hair Dressing.

The third group of people were those who benefitted from the much awaited palliatives aimed at cushioning the effect of petrol subsidy removal.

Thousands of people were touched through the various social groups within the entire 10 wards in Mushin Local Government.

They were segmented into the following groups;

– People living with physical disabilities (deaf, blind, those with walking challenges etc)
– National Youth Council of Nigeria
– Community members through the CDA/CDC
– Artisans (like craftsmen, mechanics, carpenters etc)
– Market women and men
– Christian Association of Nigeria
– League of Imams
– National Council of Women Society
– Arewa/Hausa Community
– Ndigbo Community
– Traditional Institutions
– Political groups
– Trade Union
– National Union of Local Government Employees and other individuals within Mushin who are vulnerable and need financial assistance.

Hon. Emmanuel Bamigboye in his speech encouraged the graduating youths, to transfer the knowledge acquired from their various to others and establish themselves as employers of labour. He also advised beneficiaries of the empowerment items that the era of fuel is gone and the President is envisioned with determination to put an end to the suffering of Nigerians.

The special guest of honour and Apex Political leader in Mushin and Odi Olowo, Senator Ganiyu Olabrewaju Solomon, in his brief speech at event, commended the chairman with a punchy analogy and description of the items on display as _”Enormous”._ He however assured the residents of Mushin that the programme will not be the last of palliative disbursement in Mushin.

The people of Mushin went home with fullness of joy as they showered encomiums and prayers on the Executive Chairman and all the members in his administration. They were overwhelmed with surprise as they have never experienced such magnitude of life transforming poverty Alleviation and empowerment with bountiful distribution of cash for assistance and business support in the history of Mushin Local Government.

The event was attended by the highly ranked leaders in the community including the Onitire of Itire land, Oba Tajudeen Odubiyi Area Commander of Area D Police Command, ACP Bamidele Awoniyi, Community leaders, Religious leaders, leaders of various ethnic groups, Ward Chairmen of APC, National Council Women Society, National Youth Council of Nigeria, People living with Disability etc.

Leading the team for the disbursement and presentation of palliative items, empowerment gifts and financial support, the Executive Chairman – Emmanuel Bamigboye was supported by his Vice – Hon. Tunbosun Aruwe, House Leader – Hon. Olamide Williams, Secretary to the Local Government – Mrs. Olubunmi Gbadamosi, Councillors, Council Manager – Mr. Sogo Osikoya, Council Treasurer – Mrs. Badmus, Human Resource officer – Mr . Biodun Osineye, Supervisors, Special Advisers/Assistants with heads of departments and staff of Mushin Local Government.

Tricycles and cab operators took their turn as they were fully engaged at the council arena where beneficiaries hired taxis and tricycles to convey the items to their various homes.

Members of the fourth estate of the Realm were also in attendance in their various categories, to cover the event both on social media handles with live streaming and conventional media including prints and broadcast stations.
Security agencies including OP Mesa, Nigeria Police, Lagos Neighbourhood and Safety Corps and other private security officers were all in attendance to monitor and safeguard the territory.

BAMIGBOYE MEDIA TEAM