APC Stalwart, Prince Kunle Ogidi donates food Items to muslims in Ijero Ekiti

 An All Progressives Congress stalwart in Ijero Ekiti, Prince Kunle Ogidi has donated food items including 100 mid size bags of rice to Muslim community in Ijero Ekiti in the spirit of Ramadan season.

Prince Ogidi who handed the largesse to the Imam of the Central Mosque, ijero Ekiti, shortly before the iftar today, said the gesture was to identify with the Muslim brothers as the Ramadan fasting period begins.

"I have come to donate this to my muslim brothers and sisters as a show of love, even though I m a Christian, but I believe we all serve a living God, this donation exemplifies my love and support for you and our community during this period, don't also forget that as a Christian we have also begun our fast"...he added.

Prince Ogidi who hails from Ijero said the gesture was to further compliment the efforts of the state governor, His Excellency, Mr Biodun Oyebanji for the Muslim community, especially during this month of Ramadan.

"You will recall that out Governor, Mr Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji has been supporting the Muslim community in the state, particularly as they enter the Ramadan period. This token is to compliment his efforts at my local level here in Ijero. I enjoin you all during this Ramadan, including my  Christian brothers and sisters in this Lenten season to continue to promote love as we pray to God, and I believe he will surely answer our prayers."... Prince Ogidi concluded.

Prince Ogidi who expressed joy that the astronomical price of petrol was coming down owing to the economic policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, solicited for prayers for the federal and state governments as both President Tinubu and Governor Oyebanji are trying their best to reposition the country and state.

He commended Governor Oyebanji for his efforts at developing the state, while also urging the Muslim community to continue to pray for him.

The Imam of the Central Mosque, Alhaji Abdulateef Abubakar and Alhaji Bashiru Taiwo who received the gift items in the presence of other congregants lauded Prince Ogidi for the show of love and commitment to the development of the community and Ekiti state at large.

They said the Muslim community acknowledged his benevolence and prayed for his success.

Hon. Anthonia Omonusi made history as she extends Adire Ekiti hub to Ekiti southest LCDA

 Ekiti East LCDA | Friday 14th February, 2025

The Lcda chairperson Hon Anthonia Alaba Omonusi flagged up Adire Ekiti Hub in Isaya, dignitaries present appreciate her effort and she was honoured with chieftaincy title in the community.

The wife of the governor Dr Mrs Olayemi oyebanji speaking during the programme said "My joy knew no bounds today as I commissioned the Adire Ekiti Hub/Lab at Isaya Ekiti in Ekiti South East LCDA. Also, seeing some of the students we trained at the Adire Ekiti Hub in Ado Ekiti making different Adire prints and designs at the LCDA thrilled me a lot.

I'm super proud of Hon. Antonia Alaba Omonusi, Chairperson, Ekiti South-East LCDA for the capital projects across the nine communities of the LCDA; some of which are the Basic Health Center at Araromi-Oke Ekiti and the ultra modern administrative block within the Secretariat complex of the LCDA.

I commended the community and the people of the LCDA for their support for Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji and his government. l reminded them that the giant strides of Hon. Anthonia Omonusi have only been possible because of the favourable disposition of Governor BAO to the development of the local councils.

My sincere appreciation goes to all the traditional rulers that trooped out in their numbers to welcome me, and for joining me as I doled out to some beneficiaries items like motorcycles, refrigerators, grinding machines, hair dryers, sewing machines, power generating sets, cash gifts to commercial transporters, iyalojas among others on behalf of Hon. Anthonia Omolusi in her bid to empower the members of her local council. 

It is worthy of note that all the traditional rulers present at the event were adorned in beautiful Adire Ekiti prints. Similarly, my team members and other groups in attendance weren't left out.

 I made bold to say "Adire Ekiti to the World"!