A traditional ruler in Osun State, the Alapomu of Apomu, Oba Kayode Adenekan Afolabi, has distribution food items to his subjects in Apomu, headquarters of Isokan Local Government Area of Osun State.
The relief packages were donated by Alapomu and concerned indigenes of Apomuland.
The donations were meant to provide succour for the needy and vulnerable people as a result of Coronavirus pandemic.
Alapomu said the initiave is also to support the efforts of Governor Gboyega Oyetola in providing assistance to the poor and needy in the various communities in view of the corona virus pandemic.
“Government alone cannot provide for everyone without support from individuals and groups”, he said.
Apomu COVID-19 Relief Fund project was initiated by the monarch and a committee was set up.
Prof. Sina Oladokun was made the chairman of the committee. Prof. Lateef Agbaje is the Secretary, while Comrade Waheed Oladejo is in charge of Field Operations.
The committee also supervised the packaging of the food materials which include rice, beans, garri, vegetable oil, and loaves of bread.
All the food items were sourced from Apomu to boost local economy.
Alapomu expressed his appreciation to Asiwaju of Apomuland, members of the committee and those illustrious sons and daughters of Apomuland who contributed to make the project a success.
