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Leke Abejide Foundation Targets ₦50m Development Projects in 71 Communities, Disburses ₦10m Each to 7 Additional Communities in Yagba Federal Constituency
By Olugbemi Femi
Rt. Hon. Leke Abejide, member representing Yagba Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has unveiled plans to execute ₦50 million worth of development projects in each of the 71 communities in the constituency over the next four years through his foundation.
The lawmaker, accompanied by his beloved wife, Chief Mrs. Esther Modupe, made the announcement during an empowerment program where he disbursed ₦10 million each to seven additional communities for grassroots development.
The latest disbursement brings the total number of communities that have received direct funding under the initiative to 12.
Speaking at the different communities visited, Abejide said the intervention is designed to ensure that every community in Yagba Federal Constituency benefits directly from impactful leadership and people-oriented governance.
“This program is not just a personal commitment to the welfare of the people, but also part of my continued support for the administration and leadership ideals of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” he said.
“Our goal is clear: within the next four years, every community in Yagba land will receive at least ₦50 million to execute projects decided by the people to address the specific needs of their communities.”
He explained that the funds are intended to support community-based projects, improve local livelihoods, assist vulnerable residents, and stimulate economic activity at the grassroots level.
Abejide stressed that the success of the initiative depends on how judiciously the funds are utilized, adding that communities that demonstrate transparency and proper management stand to receive additional support as the money will be disbursed in tranches over the next four years.
Community leaders and traditional rulers who spoke at the events included Hon. Kuli, member representing Yagba West in the Kogi State House of Assembly, HRH Omonisin Kayode Martins; from Ogbe; HRH Michael Olure, the Ologga of Ogga; Chief Henry Omotosho, Akeweje of Ogga Land; Chief Joshua Jimoh from Odo-Ara; Chief Kolawole Folorunsho, representing the Olomi of Omi; HRH Oba B.I. Ogungbemi; and the Onigbaruku of Igbaruku-Okeri, HRH Oba Femi Babalola Ilufemiloye.
They praised Rt. Hon. Leke Abejide for his act of magnanimity and for setting a new standard of representation in the constituency.
Most communities promised to use the funds to finance the construction of town halls, community central palaces, and healthcare centers.
They commended the gesture, describing it as unprecedented in the history of the constituency, and praised the lawmaker’s commitment to rural development.
They pledged to mobilize their people to ensure the projects are well executed and to deliver total support for the reelection of President Bola Tinubu in the constituency.
The beneficiary communities pledged to put the funds to good use and continue cooperating with the lawmaker to ensure more projects reach their areas.
The program will continue in Yagba West before moving to Yagba East tomorrow.