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APC chieftain lauds Minister Tunji-Ojo’s direct relief to Ondo flood victims

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • An All Progressives Congress chieftain in Ondo State, Nigeria, praised the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, for donating cash to flood victims.
  • The minister's initiative provided direct financial aid to over 1,000 flood victims across six local government areas in the South Senatorial District.
  • The donation is seen as a relief measure to cushion the economic impact of the floods and a reflection of President Bola Tinubu's

A leader of Nigeria's All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has commended the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, for his direct financial assistance to flood victims in the state's South Senatorial District. The minister's "Flood Relief Palliative Sponsored initiative" provided cash to over 1,000 displaced residents.

This is a reflection of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the minister’s commitment to grassroots welfare across Ondo State. I salute and commend Dr Bunmi Tunji-Ojo for rising to the occasion at this critical time.

— Omoyele OlabodeThe APC chieftain praised the minister's intervention as a demonstration of the current administration's agenda and commitment to the people.

The intervention aimed to alleviate the economic hardships faced by households struggling to recover from recent floods that affected communities across six local government areas. According to APC chieftain Mr. Omoyele Olabode, the cash transfers brought much-needed relief and addressed the people's challenges during a difficult time.

The cash transfers have gone a long way in easing the pain of our people in Ondo South. It shows a leader who feels the pulse of his people and acts without delay.

— Omoyele OlabodeOlabode described the impact of the financial aid on the flood victims.

Olabode stated that the minister's action reflects President Bola Tinubu's "Renewed Hope Agenda" and the minister's dedication to grassroots welfare. He praised Tunji-Ojo for stepping up during this critical period, noting that the support eased the suffering of the people in Ondo South and demonstrated a leader who is responsive to his constituents' needs.

Such people-oriented initiatives will deepen public trust in the government, and strengthen the bond between the centre and the people of the Niger Delta coastal communities.

— Omoyele OlabodeThe APC leader commented on the broader implications of the minister's actions for public trust and governance.

The APC leader urged other political figures and well-meaning Nigerians to emulate the minister's gesture. He highlighted that such people-oriented initiatives deepen public trust in the government and strengthen the connection between the federal government and the coastal communities of the Niger Delta. Olabode also acknowledged that while victims await further assistance from the National Emergency Management Agency, the support from Tunji-Ojo has been timely and commendable.

the support from BTO has come in handy and this is very commendable.

— Omoyele OlabodeOlabode noted the timely and commendable nature of the minister's support, even as victims await further aid.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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