A son of Akinyele Local Government, Ibadan, Olamide Folorunso, has charged people of the local government area to exercise precautions to prevent the current spread of COVID-19, instead of being fearful and entertaining rumors. He said this alongside distributing palliatives in form of foodstuffs and cash support, to about 1000 individuals of the Local Government.
Under the aegis of the FOLORUNSO ISERERE FOUNDATION, Dr. Olamide Folorunso, a Medical Doctor and an alumnus of both the University of Ibadan and University College London, stated that the Foundation extols the virtue of his father- one of community service and development. ‘It brings great joy to be able to contribute to ensuring that life is more bearable for families at this trying time’ he said.
Also In a statement made by the foundation to the press, he enjoined other citizens, stakeholders and philanthropists to seize this moment to reach out to neighbours, friends and strangers across the nation who may be in need of basic items in this very challenging economic time.
In addendum he further stated, ‘Corona-virus is real, so I implore our people to practice good hand-washing practices, maintain social distancing and take other necessary precautionary measures, because as it stands prevention is the lone viable cure for the disease’.
The foundation’s contact, and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akinyele Local Government, Mr. Kayode Olorundare, who coordinated the distribution of the relief materials appreciated the kind gesture shown forth to the people by one of their sons. He, on behalf of the beneficiaries, thanked the benefactor for showing up for the people at this trying time.
In his closing remarks, he opined the importance of prayer at this very crucial time, as it is very vital to seek God’s intervention regardless of religion affiliation, and prays God puts an end to the spread of the pandemic disease.
He stated that ‘The disbursement cuts across all parts of the local government with no religious, party or other bias’.
One of the beneficiaries stated, ‘The distribution of relief materials to our people at this trying time is highly exemplary of Dr. Folorunso and he deserves commendation and prayers from the people of the constituency’.
