In a bid to cushion the effects of the ongoing economic crisis on vulnerable residents, Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, distributed cash, farm tools, and food palliatives to over 500 citizens in Ikere Local Government Area. The initiative, aligned with Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s anti-poverty policies, was designed to benefit the elderly, physically challenged, widows, and other vulnerable groups across the 11 wards of Ikere. During the distribution, Mrs Afuye reiterated the administration’s commitment to supporting the grassroots population and addressing the needs of Ekiti’s most affected communities.Mrs Afuye highlighted Governor Oyebanji’s dedication to improving the lives of economically disadvantaged residents, emphasizing his efforts in youth employment, commercial farming, conditional cash grants, and support for small businesses. She assured beneficiaries that the state would continue to implement life-changing policies aimed at reducing poverty and narrowing the wealth gap. Additionally, Mrs Afuye announced plans to sustain regular social security programs within the local government to complement the state’s broader social inclusion strategies.Special Adviser on Women and Gender Empowerment, Mrs Kemi Olaleye, and other local officials commended the Deputy Governor for her commitment to the welfare of Ekiti’s vulnerable populations. Beneficiaries expressed gratitude for the intervention, describing it as a timely relief from rising food costs. Mrs Afuye urged the community to continue supporting both state and federal governments, affirming that the current hardships would soon ease as economic conditions stabilize.
