OGUN-OSUN BASIN MD EMPOWERS OVER 2,000 RESIDENTS, RALLIES SUPPORT FOR TINUBU, YAYI

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority and founder of the EDA Empowerment Foundation, *Dr Deji Ashiru*, has distributed cash grants and food palliatives to more than *2,000 vulnerable residents* of Ogun State as part of efforts to combat poverty, promote economic inclusion and improve the living conditions of disadvantaged Nigerians.

The empowerment programme was held at Adeola Odutola Hall, Ijebu-Ode, on Tuesday, and targeted women, youths, widows, elderly persons, people living with disabilities, small business owners and artisans, among others.

Speaking at the event, Ashiru disclosed that the foundation, established in 2018 as a registered institution, had empowered more than *10,000 beneficiaries* through various interventions, including skills acquisition, provision of equipment and financial support.

He reaffirmed his commitment to supporting vulnerable groups and creating opportunities for economic advancement, particularly among women, youths, widows and people living with disabilities.

*BACKS TINUBU, YAYI*

Ashiru also used the occasion to express support for the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the distribution of cash grants and palliatives as an example of people-oriented interventions that should characterise governance.

He commended President *Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda*, which he said emphasised direct interventions to support economically disadvantaged Nigerians.

He thanked President Tinubu for appointing him MD/CEO of the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority three years ago, saying the opportunity had enabled him to contribute to national development.

He said Tinubu deserved re-election in 2027, citing his reforms to strengthen the economy and address economic leakages.

Ashiru also expressed support for Senator *Olamilekan Adeola*, popularly known as *Yayi*, whom he described as the prospective successor in the Ogun State governorship race, citing his empowerment initiatives and grassroots engagement.

He further rallied support for Governor *Dapo Abiodun*, *Daddah Rasaq* and *Mokesioluwa Adedamola*, whom he identified as the APC candidates for Ogun East Senatorial District, Ijebu Central Federal Constituency and the Ogun State House of Assembly, respectively.

He urged residents to support the party and its candidates, expressing hope that grassroots empowerment initiatives would continue to transform lives across the state.

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