By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo
No fewer than 300 widows and elderly persons in Osun State on Thursday received a total of ₦15 million from Mr. Femi Oyetola, son of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, as part of activities marking his birthday.
The beneficiaries, drawn from the 10 local government areas of Osun Central Senatorial District, each received ₦50,000 during the distribution exercise held at Ileri-Oluwa House in Osogbo.
Speaking through the former Senior Special Assistant to the Osun State Governor on Students’ Affairs and Social Mobilisation, Comrade Kehinde Ayantunji, Femi Oyetola said the gesture was aimed at supporting vulnerable members of society.
“Three hundred beneficiaries were given ₦50,000 each, amounting to ₦15 million, as part of my commitment to identifying with vulnerable people while celebrating my birthday.
