Sanwo-Olu’s Aide Empowers 500 Widows, Elderly in Mushin, Odi-Olowo
…Presents Staple Food Items, Cash to Beneficiaries
In a remarkable gesture of compassion and community service, the Special Adviser on Central Internal Audit to the Lagos State Governor, Dr. (Mrs.) Oyeyemi Ayoola, FCA, has extended support to about 500 widows and elderly citizens in the Mushin and Odi-Olowo areas of the state.
The empowerment outreach, held on Saturday in Mushin, featured the distribution of essential food items and cash gifts to beneficiaries drawn from various wards across the two local government areas.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Ayoola said the initiative was inspired by her desire to identify with members of her constituency who have remained steadfast in their support for Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration over the past six years and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the past two years.
“This is not about politics; it’s about humanity. Our elders have sacrificed so much for the growth of our society. They deserve care, love, and attention. This gesture is simply a way of appreciating them and letting them know they are not forgotten,” Dr. Ayoola said.
She emphasised that giving back to the community remains a core value of both the Tinubu and Sanwo-Olu administrations, which continue to prioritise the welfare of Nigerians and Lagosians — especially widows, the elderly, and other vulnerable groups.
Dr. Ayoola further expressed appreciation to senior citizens and widows for their unwavering support to the APC-led government, urging continued cooperation with both the Federal and State Governments.
“The government alone cannot do everything or meet all expectations. Those of us who are privileged must be our brothers’ keepers; it’s a shared responsibility,” she added.
Also speaking at the event, Senator Ganiyu Olanrewaju Solomon, a member of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) and Apex Leader in Mushin, Ajina, and Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye, commended Dr. Ayoola for her consistent contributions to community development.
He noted that her philanthropic gestures over the years have complemented the State Government’s ongoing social intervention programmes aimed at reducing poverty and promoting inclusiveness.
“It’s not easy to take from one’s personal resources to support others. When individuals step up like this, we must acknowledge and celebrate them,” Senator Solomon said.
Beneficiaries of the outreach expressed heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Ayoola and the Sanwo-Olu administration for remembering the elderly and widows, describing the gesture as timely and impactful.
