By Oluuwaseun Nubi

The Kosofe Local Government in Lagos State has donated food items to no fewer than 5,000 residents during its 10th edition of Kosofe Food Bank Initiative.

Mr Moyosore Ogunlewe, Chairman, Kosofe LG, said this on Monday in Lagos, adding that plans were in the works to extend the initiative to Kosofe estates and senior citizens in the next edition.

He said that this would further expand the initiative and also show the LG’s commitment to its residents.

The chairman said that the initiative was a way to cushion the effect of hardship in the council area.

“This initiative did not just start. We started this since we came into office and it is not going to stop now.

“We are taking it to diverse community groups, including the CDC, Non-indigene coalition, Christian Association of Nigeria, League of Imams, and Widows Association among others.

“They will all receive comprehensive food packages containing essential staples such as rice, gari, beans and semolina,” he said.

Ogunlewe expressed gratitude to residents for emerging winner at the recently just concluded primaries.

He said that the votes by the delegates reflect the collective satisfaction with his administration and service delivery to Kosofe residents.

“Following my unanimous election as the APC chairmanship candidate for Kosofe LG, securing all 25 delegate votes in the concluded primary election, I want to extend my profound gratitude to everyone.

“I appreciate all distinguished party leaders across Kosofe LGA and Lagos State and especially to my people, thank you all,” he said.

Ogunlewe restated his unwavering commitment to the residents if re-elected.

Some residents expressed their appreciation, noting that the gesture was timely and impactful.

A beneficiary, Mrs Funmi Adeyemi, a trader, said that the initiative had brought relief to her family.

“This food distribution programme has brought immense joy and relief to my family.

I am grateful to the Chairman, for his kindness and commitment to our well-being,” she said.

Also, Mr John Olabode said that the chairman had committed himself to see to some of the basic needs of the community.

He urged other leaders to emulate this kind of grassroots initiative.

“We appreciate the Kosofe Food Bank initiative, which has been a lifeline for many of us.

“Thank you for addressing food insecurity in our community,” he said. (NAN) (wwww.nannews.ng)

Edited by Adebayo Sekoni