By Oluwaseun Nubi
Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) on Friday honoured 200 aged residents and retirees at its maiden Senior Citizens’ Appreciation Day for his or her contributions to group growth.
The occasion, held on the council secretariat, was organised to recognise the sacrifices, knowledge and years of service of the beneficiaries.
Mr Hammed Aroyewun, Chairman of the LCDA, mentioned the initiative was designed to understand older residents for his or her roles in laying the inspiration for the group’s growth.
“Our senior citizens are invaluable members of our community. Their sacrifices, experience and wisdom have contributed immensely to the progress we are witnessing today.
“This programme is our modest way of expressing gratitude to them and assuring them that their contributions to society will not be forgotten,” he mentioned.
Aroyewun expressed delight on the beneficiaries’ enthusiasm, assuring them that his administration would proceed to introduce programmes to enhance their welfare.
He attributed the initiative to President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, saying the Federal Government’s coverage course continued to encourage interventions to enhance Nigerians’ lives.
The chairman additionally urged the senior residents to stay politically lively and mobilise help for All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates forward of the 2027 common elections.
Earlier, Mrs Otun Anuoluwapo, Head of the council’s Department of Agriculture, mentioned the programme was conceived to recognise aged residents for his or her enduring contributions to Igbogbo/Baiyeku’s progress and growth.
She mentioned the initiative acknowledged the vital roles the beneficiaries had performed in constructing the group.
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Mrs Oluwatoyin Fayoyiwa, a retiree, counseled the chairman for organising the occasion.
Fayoyiwa, who mentioned she had lived in the neighborhood for 40 years, described the programme as unprecedented in her expertise.
“I have lived in this community for 40 years, and I have never witnessed this kind of programme dedicated to celebrating senior citizens.
“I sincerely appreciate the chairman and his team for remembering us and making us feel valued.
“This recognition means a lot to us,” she mentioned.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) studies that the occasion featured the popularity of aged residents and the distribution of meals gadgets to the beneficiaries. (NAN)
Edited by Olawunmi Ashafa
