Ojodu Local Council Distributes Food Aid to Vulnerable Households

The Ojodu Local Council Development Area in Lagos has distributed food aid to vulnerable households, including those with disabilities. This event took place on Thursday at the council secretariat as part of efforts to help residents struggling with rising food prices and essential goods.

David Odunmbaku, the chairman of the council, stated that the distribution aimed to ease the burden on families affected by current economic challenges. He described the initiative as a necessary step to provide relief to those facing increased costs of living.

Odunmbaku mentioned that this food distribution is part of his administration’s HEYS RELOADED Agenda, which focuses on Health, Education, Youth and Women Empowerment, and Social Infrastructure. He highlighted that the council has been active in implementing various welfare programs since he took office, including food subsidies and distributions aimed at helping vulnerable groups.

Among the food items provided were rice, beans, garri (a type of flour made from cassava), palm oil, groundnut oil, yam, tomatoes, eggs, onions, chicken, and beef. The chairman noted that previous initiatives, like the food bank subsidy program, had already benefited around 2,500 residents.

Additionally, Odunmbaku mentioned the Ojodu Food Bank Zero Hunger Initiative, which has supported about 5,500 people across the six wards in the council area. However, he did not specify how many households received aid during Thursday’s distribution.

The chairman reaffirmed the council’s commitment to continue supporting residents affected by economic hardship through targeted programs.