Lagos Governor’s aide empowers 700 constituents with N10.5 million

The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Transportation, Mr. Sola Giwa, has empowered 700 constituents with N10.5 million as part of his efforts to give back to his community. The empowerment program, which was initially designed to benefit 200 people, was later expanded to 500 and eventually 700, due to the overwhelming response […]

The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Transportation, Mr. Sola Giwa, has empowered 700 constituents with N10.5 million as part of his efforts to give back to his community.

The empowerment program, which was initially designed to benefit 200 people, was later expanded to 500 and eventually 700, due to the overwhelming response from the community.

Speaking at the presentation ceremony, Giwa stated that the initiative was aimed at appreciating the efforts of his constituents, who have been supportive of his political career. He noted that the program was also designed to encourage party registration, as beneficiaries were required to be registered members of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Giwa emphasized that the empowerment program was not just about the financial benefits, but also about showing appreciation to his constituents for their loyalty and support. He expressed his commitment to continuing to support his community and working towards their development.

“This is purely giving back to my constituency, my little contribution to the party that gave me the platform to serve. This is where I come from; I am a grassroots politician,” he said.

He noted that beneficiaries were required to be registered members of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Giwa said the programme was initially designed to empower 200 people but was later expanded to 500, adding that the number of beneficiaries had now increased to 700.

On the amount disbursed, he stressed that the exercise was not about the figures but a symbolic gesture of appreciation for party members who worked tirelessly to help achieve their mandate.

Also speaking, the Chairman of Lagos Island East Local Council Development Area, Mr Folawiyo Muibi, commended the initiative.

“While elected executives in Lagos State continue to improve the party’s image and enhance the lives of members, what Giwa has done today is extraordinary.

“Over 500 people received N15,000 each, and we hope this is just the beginning,” Muibi said.

He described Giwa as an achiever, noting that he had served the state at various levels with a visible track record of performance.

Similarly, Mr Olanrewaju Afinni, a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Lagos Island Constituency II, described the initiative as laudable.

“By giving back to the community, Giwa is easing the burden on elected officials. For an appointed official to do this is commendable,” Afinni said.

The Chairman of Lagos Island East Local Council Development Area, Mr. Folawiyo Muibi, and a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Olanrewaju Afinni, were among the dignitaries who attended the presentation ceremony. They commended Giwa for his initiative, describing it as a laudable effort to give back to his community.