240,000 Citizens Benefit from Osun Food Support Scheme

The Governor of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola, has kicked off the eight edition of the food support scheme of the state at the state government secretariat, just as he disclosed that his administration’s Food Support Scheme had fed over 240,000 citizens of the state so far.

He said the scheme has also helped to stimulate the economy of the state as local productions of goods had been tremendously boosted to enhance the socioeconomic activities in the state.

The initiative, according to him, has impacted greatly on the lives of the beneficiaries, particularly the vulnerable citizens ranging from the aged, the windows, people living with disabilities, youths among others, with the multiplier effect on the status of the state economy.

This is even as the state government flagged off the eight edition of the Scheme at Local Government Service Commission, state government secretariat in Osogbo.

The governor had in April this year inaugurated the ‘Osun Food Support Scheme’ to mitigate the adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on 30,000 vulnerable citizens on a monthly basis.

Speaking during the eighth edition of the distribution of the food items, Oyetola, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prince Wole Oyebamiji, said his administration has been gradually recording huge success in its frantic efforts to boost local food production, achieve food security and turn Osun State to food basket of the South-west region.

He said: “This is the concept of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, who believes vehemently in the welfare of the people. As we all know, since the inception of this administration three years ago, salaries and pensions are being paid regularly while health sector and road infrastructure are in place. In addition to these initiatives, the concept of Osun Food Support Scheme came, which saw 30,000 vulnerable citizens being given foods monthly.

“We are doing the eighth edition this month, and as we promised at the inception of this scheme, the gesture will continue. As it is, over 240,000 citizens have benefited from this scheme. The number is obviously more as every beneficiary will share with their neighbours and extended families. We can’t therefore really quantify the actual number of the beneficiaries.”

In his remarks, the state Commissioner for Regional Integration and Special Duties, Olalekan Badmus, commended the initiative, saying it has made meaningful

Source: This Day