A renowned forum known for its many philanthropic guesture, Omi-tuntun Benedict Forum, on Wednesday organised a free healthcare mission in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State.
The free medical health care mission was administered to over 2500 residents of Akinyele Local Government who trop out en masse to benefit from the scheme.
Speaking at the event the Chairman of Akinyele Local Government Area Hon. Taoreed Adedigba said, “It’s a thing of joy for me seeing my people benefitting from the many philanthropic guesture Chief Benedict Akika has embacked upon” It’s an opportunity for everyone irrespective of party affiliations to benefit from this wonderful program, as an individual who thought it well and come up with such scheme without asking for a dime nor being a government appointee is nothing but being selfless.
The Chairman also ceased the opportunity to call on every individuals to contribute their quota to the development of Akinyele Local Government, saying government can’t do everything that opportunities like this should be made often as it will help the needy and as well give them sense of belonging in the government ably led by His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde.
The founder of Omi-tuntun Benedict Forum, Chief Benedict Akika while addressing the press said, “I’ve said this countless times that it’s our responsibility as individuals to help the government no matter how little it seems or look, we have so many people who can not afford to go to any of the hospital for check ups, alot of them die in silence, opportunities like this make them have sense of belonging” I’m happy the turn out is massive, this will enable us do a follow-up of event, after analyzing the results and trust me it will be a recurrent event.
“We don’t need to have everything before we can put smiles on the faces of the less privilege, having the opportunity to do this alone is a pride and thing of joy on its own.”
Chief Benedict Akika reiterated his support, adding that the government won’t stop until all the nooks and crannies of our rural areas feel the impact of this government.
He also call on every well individuals to support the government of Governor Seyi Makinde in any little ways they can.
The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Seyi Makinde on SGDs and House of Representatives Akinyele/Lagelu Federal Constituency Hopeful, Hon. Kunle Yusuf said, “What Chief Benedict Akika has been doing over the years can be said to be an individual SDGs.
“He has been empowering people from various schemes, it’s a challenge to us as politicians. I’m here today to show my support, my people are beneficiaries and it’s a thing of joy for”.
He appealed to everyone to try as much as possible to get their voters card, adding that, for everyone to continue enjoying opportunities like this, it’s important that they have the very important tools to vote such government back in power for continuous benefits of democracy.
One of the beneficiaries of the free medical scheme, Mrs. Rita Wilson said, “When I heard about the opportunity, it was a great relief for me, because it’s been months that I’ve been complaining to myself about my sight, but because I don’t have the money I could not visit a hospital. My joy knows no bound, they give me glasses and also medical advice, I went to the other section, and I was also given drugs to help keep me fit. I’m an Igbo woman, but I’ve been in Oyo State for the past 20years, I’ve never experienced such monumental development before and I want to call on everyone to give our Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde another chance to complete his many projects. I also thank the Omi-tuntun Benedict Forum for the opportunity given to me, it’s only God that can reward them enough.
Another beneficiary Mr. Gbolagade Ismail said, “I was skeptical of coming, thinking it’s just a party affairs. But a friend convinced me and when I got here, I wasn’t asked which party I belong to, neither was I asked to provide my party membership card. They attended to me almost immediately, it’s true that our help cometh from who God has sent to us. I want to thank the organizers of this wonderful program, I’m still shock that no images nor party logos are pasted around to show who is behind this wonderful program. I can only pray that God should continue to bless the organizers in thousand folds.
The Akinyele Party Chairman Elder Gbenga Adeleke appreciated the founder of Omi-tuntun Benedict Forum, Chief Benedict Akika for his developmental strides in ensuring that he complement the government of His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde.
He also called on sons and daughters of Akinyele to emulate such humanitarian guesture, adding that the collective responsibilities of the people will ensure speedy growth of the immediate community.
Dignitaries present at the event are; Akinyele Local government Chairman, Hon. Taoreed Adedigba, Akinyele/Lagelu Reps Hopeful, Hon. Kunle Yusuf MON, Hon. Kazeem, Prince Falana Adebowale, Hon. Afolabi Yusuf, GM Pacesetters Transport, Akinyele PDP Party Excos, many Others.
