Residents of Alausa in the Ikeja Local Government  have commended the Vice Chairman, Abisola Omisore, on his Yuletide food distribution initiative.

The distribution which started on December 23,  2025, ended on January 11, benefitting hundreds of residents.

Some of the beneficiaries of the food items, which include bags of rice, cooking oil, said on Sunday that the initiative showed that the  council cared about the people of the area.

A beneficiary, Omolola Famiwaye, thanked the vice chairman for the gesture.

She said, “This is commendable. Only people sent by  God can do this.We are talking about  5,000 bags of rice and many gallons of cooking oil distributed so far. We thank our able vice chairman. God bless our vice vhairman, and our leaders in Ward B.They are really doing their best to impact residents’  lives positively.”

Another beneficiary, and septuagenarian, Taiwo Oladipupo, also thanked the chairman for the food items.

Mr Oladipupo said that the food items would go a long way in sustaining the beneficiaries for weeks.

Also speaking, a student, Aishat Abiodun, thanked Ms Omisore for the food items.

“I am grateful for the food items.These will last me for some weeks in school” she said.

Speaking during the distribution, Mr Omisore said that the food distribution reflected the council’s administration commitment to the welfare of residents.

Omisore stated, “We  recognise that many households are facing so much economic  pressure , so this intervention is a practical step to support families and show that the local  government remains responsive and compassionate.

“This exercise reflects our administration’s commitment to the welfare of the people of Ikeja LGA. This initiative is guided by the belief that leadership is not about position, but about service to the people. This intervention  may not solve all problems, it represents our resolve to stand with our communities and ensure that relief reaches those who need it most.”

(NAN)