Ogun state Govt State Brings Festive Cheer with Church Food Support

Ogun State Government has distributed food palliatives to Christian congregations across the state as part of efforts to spread joy and ease economic burdens during the Christmas season. The initiative, aimed at supporting the less privileged, was carried out across various denominations and communities.

According to a statement from Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Media and Strategy, the programme was intended to bring festive cheer to residents. Beneficiaries described the gesture as timely and compassionat

At the Cathedral Church of St. Peter in Ake, Abeokuta, People’s Warden Titus Ogunkola said the intervention aligned with the spirit of Christmas. “Governor Dapo Abiodun’s gesture demonstrates the government’s concern for the wellbeing of the people,” he state

In Ijaye, Abeokuta, Deacon Afolabi Kayode of the Celestial Church described the distribution as reassuring given current economic realities.

Expressing gratitude at St. Luke’s Anglican Church in Oru-Ijebu, Assistant Priest Rev. Julius Adebayo noted the food items would ensure all congregation members had something for Christmas. “Some people among us might not have had anything to eat this Christmas, but with this gift from the governor, coupled with support from the church, all our members will have something to celebrate,” he said

Other beneficiaries and community leaders also praised the initiative. Chief (Mrs.) Adetoun Oduwole, Iya Ijo of St. Luke’s, highlighted the government’s consistency and broader development projects. “He did the same last year and has repeated it again. Governor Abiodun is not only giving us food; he has brought development to our community,” she sai

At the Independent Gospel Church of Christ Headquarters in Ago-Iwoye, Special Apostle Oyesoji Idowu Soyewo described the gift as a pleasant surprise. In Iperu, local Anglican clergy Venerable Peter Akinpelu and Rev. Canon Roland Bello commended the government for bringing joy to residents, with Chief Jide Sosan, the Aro of Iperu, noting the intervention had alleviated festive worries.

Similar appreciation was expressed at the Celestial Church of Christ in Sango-Ota, where Pastor David Odugbemi and congregants applauded the governor’s initiative and called for sustained developmental effort’s.