Lagos council distributes food palliatives to vulnerable residents

David Odunmbaku, Chairman of Ojodu Local Council Development Area, recently distributed food palliatives to vulnerable households in the council area, including individuals with disabilities. The event took place at the council secretariat on Thursday as part of the council's efforts to provide food support amidst rising economic conditions.

Odunmbaku emphasized that the distribution aimed to alleviate the impact of increasing food prices and essential commodity costs on struggling households. He highlighted that this intervention was part of his administration's HEYS RELOADED Agenda, focusing on health, education, youth and women empowerment, and social infrastructure.

Since taking office, Odunmbaku's administration has implemented various welfare programs, including food subsidies and distributions targeted at vulnerable groups. Among these initiatives, a food bank subsidy program has benefited 2,500 residents, providing items such as rice, beans, garri, palm oil, groundnut oil, yam, tomatoes, eggs, onions, chicken, and beef.

Additionally, the council has distributed food palliatives to persons with disabilities and security enforcement agencies, with the Ojodu Food Bank Zero Hunger Initiative assisting 5,500 beneficiaries across the council's six wards. The chairman did not disclose the exact number of households that received food during Thursday's distribution, but he assured that the council would continue to support residents through similar programs targeting those affected by economic hardship.