Osun NAWOJ, NAYA Organise Media Parley, Sensitise Residents On Poverty Alleviation Programmes

It was an assemblage of traditional rulers, community leaders, professionals, youths and journalists in Osogbo on Wednesday, May 1 as National Association of Women Journalists and Best Image Productions and Communications held a media parley between Nigerian Association of Young Adults in Canada (NAYA) and beneficiaries of its numerous humanitarian services.

According to the President of NAYA, Mr Shola Agboola, the Parley was necessary in order to sensitise the communities and residents of the coming project and also seek the support in making the projects a reality.

Mr Agboola stated that his organization realized that the level of poverty in the country is alarming and are poised to tackle it through real empowerment.

He also sought the assistance of the monarchs in jumping the bureaucratic bottlenecks that may endanger the Foreign Direct Investment that his organization is bringing to the country.

Agboola used the medium to display array of humanitarian services his organization has done for the people of Osun, Delta, Gombe, Benue, Imo and other states.

The organization has delivered intervention in education, health, empowerment and water resources. All aimed at elevating the living standard of the people.

Speaking at the event, the Chairman of the day, Alh Hassan Alao, appreciated the kind gesture of the young Nigerians in Canada.

The community leader added that what the organization is currently doing is rare at this moment.

He said, “I want really commend the NAYA for doing what is rare at this moment. Humanitarian service like this is increasingly becoming a rarity but it’s needed to develop our nation.

Alh Alao promised absolute support to the organization.

Present at the event are Oloba of Oba-Ile, Aragbiji of Iragbiji, Onijabe of Ijabe and others.

Earlier, the Chairperson, NAWOJ , Mrs Motunrayo Ayegbayo commended the NAYA for the initiative and for having the interest of masses in mind.

She said “Osun NAWOJ is ready to collaborate with any organization that ready to promote welfare of women and children, orphans, widows in the state.

She further explained that NAWOJ has embarked in training and re-training of members in journalism profession with a view to broading their knowledge.

She vowed to continue to partner with whoever that is ready to make their vision a reality.