Ojodu Council's David Odunmbaku Distributes Food Aid

David Odunmbaku, the Chairman of Ojodu Local Council Development Area, distributed food palliatives to vulnerable households, including persons with disabilities, at the council secretariat on Thursday. This initiative is part of the council's efforts to support residents affected by rising food prices and economic challenges.

Odunmbaku stated that the distribution aimed to provide relief to households struggling with the increasing cost of essential commodities. He emphasized that this exercise is part of his administration's HEYS RELOADED Agenda, which focuses on Health, Education, Youth and Women Empowerment, and Social Infrastructure.

The council has implemented various welfare programs, including food subsidies and distributions, benefiting 2,500 residents through a food bank subsidy initiative. Additionally, the Ojodu Food Bank Zero Hunger Initiative has supported 5,500 beneficiaries across six wards.

The chairman did not disclose the number of households that benefited from the latest distribution but affirmed the council's commitment to continue supporting residents facing economic hardship.