The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, has distributed food packs to more than 10,000 households across the district as part of efforts to ease economic burdens on constituents during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.
Thousands of beneficiaries gathered at designated distribution centres across Ikorodu, Epe, Ibeju-Lekki, Kosofe and Somolu divisions to receive the food packs, which comprised staple household items including bags of rice and garri.
The intervention comes at a time when many Nigerians are grappling with rising food prices and mounting economic pressures. For several beneficiaries, the initiative provided much-needed relief and reinforced confidence in what they described as the people-centred representation of Senator Abiru.
Speaking through his media aide, Mr. Enitan Olukotun, during the exercise at the Ikorodu Constituency Office, Senator Abiru said the initiative reflected his unwavering commitment to the welfare, wellbeing and socio-economic support of constituents across Lagos East.
“This intervention is borne out of our sincere commitment to continuously identify with the people and provide practical support, particularly at a time many households are facing economic difficulties,” the Senator stated.
“Eid-el-Kabir is a season that symbolises sacrifice, compassion, generosity and unity, and it is important that we extend love and support to one another.”
Senator Abiru noted that the food distribution programme forms part of his broader social intervention initiatives designed to cushion the effects of economic hardship on vulnerable residents and improve the quality of life of the people.
He further expressed optimism that the initiative would complement the ongoing efforts of the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Lagos State Government led by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in addressing food security challenges and stabilising the economy.
“We all have a shared responsibility to support our people during challenging times,” Abiru said.
“Government at all levels is implementing policies and interventions to improve economic conditions, and as representatives of the people, we must continue to contribute meaningfully through programmes that directly impact lives and strengthen our communities.”
Beyond the household food distribution, Senator Abiru also shared rams and cows to Imams, political and community leaders, party stakeholders and other deserving groups across the senatorial district to further support the Sallah celebrations.
The Senator extended warm greetings and heartfelt felicitations to Muslim faithful across Lagos East and Nigeria at large, urging them to embrace the enduring values of peace, sacrifice, tolerance, love and mutual support which Eid-el-Kabir represents.
As families across Lagos East prepare to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, Senator Abiru’s gesture has once again reinforced the importance of compassionate leadership and the enduring value of standing with the people during challenging times, according to constituents who spoke with our correspondent.
