Wale Jagun
The iCare Food Bank has launched a special food distribution package for 5000 residents of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, to relieve them of the burden caused by the fuel subsidy removal.
The group, which is the operational platform of the representative of the Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has been distributing between 500 and 600 food packages to vulnerable constituents since 2016, when the initiative was launched.
In a statement signed by Rep. Benson on Tuesday, residents were asked to nominate vulnerable individuals or families that they know are deserving of the food support, via a website address provided below.
Nomination starts July 31st, and ends August 3, 2023.
“Since its inception in 2016, the Jimi Benson iCare Foundation has been dedicated to providing relief and social interventions for vulnerable families and the less privileged in the society, through its outreach monthly food distribution bank in Ikorodu Federal Constituency”, Rep. Benson said.
“There is no doubt that these are tough and uncharted times, and we understand and appreciate the difficulties facing our fellow citizens.
“To ease the burden, and strengthen our collective resolve for a greater Nigeria, we are immediately distributing palliatives to those in need in Ikorodu.
“The distribution consists of 5,000 household food packs to support the community during the economic hardship.
“Please, visit: www.jimibenson.com/foodbank, and immediately nominate an individual or families who would benefit from this initiative”.
The Governor of Lagos State Government, Mr Babajide Sanwo – Olu, had yesterday, rolled out relief measures at the state level to cushion the current hardship being faced by Lagosians as a result of fuel subsidy removal by the Federal Government.
