By The third bimonthly conditional cash transfer, coordinated by the Lagos State Operations Coordinating Unit was held yesterday Wednesday with over 300 Eredo residents benefiting from the initiative.
The event which was held at the Igbooye local government primary school was in conjunction with the Lagos State Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, and the Eredo Local Council Development Area.
Honorable Commissioner, Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, Hon. Mrs. Yetunde Arobieke with the Executive Chairman, Eredo LCDA, Adeniyi Saliu and His Royal Majesty Oba Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo, the Alara of Ilara (Telade IV) flagged off the programme.
Hon. Arobieke in her address encouraged the beneficiaries to use the cash judiciously.
She noted that government is already intensifying efforts on the need to enlist already enumerated members of the communities who are yet to be captured in the national data base.
The Hon. Commissioner also commended the Eredo Council boss, Hon. Adeniyi Saliu for his cooperation and for providing an enabling environment for their team in Eredo.
Hon. Saliu while welcoming the honorable commissioner and her team to Eredo LCDA, assured that his administration will continue to support such initiative at all times, for the benefits of the people.
Oba Olufolarin Ogunsanwo, the Alara of Ilara in his speech expressed appreciation on behalf of the beneficiaries to the the federal government, State and Local governments. He said this act will go along way in alleviating poverty in the society.
Earlier, the Council boss led the Honorable Commissioner and her team to the Alara’s Palace to pay homage to the Paramount Ruler before gracing the event.
Beneficiaries were drawn from Igbooye, Ilara, Odoyangunshen, Ijih, Agodo Village, Erimope village, Origanrigan village, Imeru village, among others. Other Communities across the LCDA are expected to be enlisted on the National Database after capturing anytime soon.
