Relief, As Osun Lawmaker Donates Borehole To Community In Ayedire

Assistance came the way of residents of Ileogbo community , Ayedire Local Government Area of Osun State, as an Osun lawmaker, Hon Gbenga Ogunkanmi, donated borehole to the community.

Ogunkanmi, representing Ayedire state constituency in the State of Osun House of Assembly, while donating the borehole to the community on Tuesday, said that the facility was self-financed and not a constituency project.

Speaking with newsmen, the lawmaker said he donated the project with a view to providing a sustainable access to safe drinking water for his people.

Ogunkanmi further explained that since his assumption of office in June, 2019 and his eventual emergence as the Deputy Chief Whip of the 7th Osun Assembly, he has remained focused, determined and goal driven as well as ensure that he keeps the interest of his constituents dear to heart.

Some residents of the area, who spoke to newsmen in Ileogbo, the headquarters of Ayedire Local Government Area lauded the ingenuity of the lawmaker.

They pointed out that such self-financed projects was an indication of an exemplary gesture by the lawmaker.

The residents commended the lawmaker for always striving their improve their standard of living in the community.

Mr. Azeez Ilesanmi and Mrs. Iyabode Bello said, “We all know the significance of water in our society. There is nothing one does in life without using water, so you can agree with us that He who gives water gives life because water is life.

“Our Honourable has shown leadership in all ramifications since he got into office. He has provided scholarships, assisted many, provided water for us among other initiatives. We are really blessed to have him representing us. God will continue to be with him.”