Osun Food Support Scheme: We Will Not Allow Initiative To Die - Oyetola

The Osun State Government has reiterated its commitment to sustaining its social intervention programmes which is aimed at raising the standard of living of the people.

The programme is also aimed at stimulating the economy and to make life meaningful and worthwhile for the generality of the people.

The government noted that it was resolute to continue the programme for the betterment of the people particularly the most vulnerable, saying nothing would make the lofty initiative to die.

This is even as the gari processors lauded the Oyetola's social investment programmes saying it has particularly dignified and elevated them to the rank of government contractors' list through gari production.

The administration of Governor Oyetola had in April 2021 inaugurated the monthly distribution of food items to the vulnerable citizens as part of efforts to cushion the adverse effects of COVID-19 and meet the most essential basic food needs of the beneficiaries.

To this end, 30,000 households have been benefiting directly from the scheme on monthly basis with attendant multiplier effect on the socio-economic fortunes and commercial activities of the State.

Flagging off the 20th edition on Friday at the multipurpose hall, Local Government Service Commission, State Government Secretariat, Abere, Governor Adegboyega Oyetola expressed satisfaction on the huge success the scheme had recorded since its introduction.

Oyetola who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Wole Oyebamiji, said the positive feedback has been the source of encouragement for the government to continue.

"We thank God that in the last 20 months, this administration has not failed on the promise made to the people of the state.

"Just like we said few months ago, we will continue this programme as long as we remain in Government and we are glad that this is the 20th edition where over 600,000 households have directly benefitted.

"You can imagine the number of persons that make up a household, some are three, four, five, six and so on.

"This has a great impact on the people of the State and it shows that the government is passionate about their welfare and security. 

"It is the feedback we are getting that has been a source of great encouragement to the government.

"When government does a thing and people are appreciative, it encourages government to continue for the benefit of the people," he added.