The Executive Chairman of Ikere Local Government, Hon. (Sqn. Ldr. Rtd.) Olu Egbejoda Adamolekun, in collaboration with the Chairman of Ikere West LCDA, Hon. Rufus Olorunfemi, and the Member representing Ekiti South Federal Constituency I, Hon. AVM (Rtd.) Adeniyi Ojuawo, has extended support to a 95-year-old victim of a recent fire outbreak in Ikere Ekiti.
The beneficiary, Pa Matthew Jayeola, whose 12-room bungalow was gutted by fire in an unfortunate incident that occurred on Tuesday, 31st March, at Oke Osun, received relief materials from the leaders to assist in rebuilding his home and restoring hope.
In a joint humanitarian gesture, Hon. Adamolekun donated 5 bundles of iron sheets, while Hon. Olorunfemi also contributed 5 bundles.
Hon. Ojuawo, on his part, donated 10 bundles of iron sheets alongside 10 bags of cement to support the rebuilding efforts.
This intervention comes on the heels of a visit by the Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Chief Mrs Monisade Afuye, alongside officials of the State Emergency Management Agency.
The team assessed the situation and sympathised with the victim, while the Governor assured the affected resident of the provision of relief materials through appropriate state channels.
Responding, Pa Matthew Jayeola expressed deep appreciation to the donors and the Ekiti State Government for their timely intervention and support, noting that the gesture has rekindled his hope in the face of the unfortunate incident.
