Speaking during the highly applauded event, Salawu “Dullar” explained that the empowerment programme was not organised for political campaigns but to appreciate Almighty God and fulfil the promises he made while leaving office as Executive Chairman of Somolu Local Government. He reaffirmed his commitment to continually reaching out generously to the people and positively impacting lives across Somolu-Bariga communities.
Beneficiaries received cargo tricycles, industrial sewing machines, sewing machines, grinding machines, giant oven burners, vulcanising machines, generators, barbing equipment, gas cookers with cylinders, deep freezers, popcorn machines, tile cutters, mechanical tool boxes, laptop computers, desktop computers, drinks, and several other valuable business support items aimed at improving economic opportunities, promoting entrepreneurship, and encouraging self-reliance among residents of the constituency.
The Executive Chairman of Somolu Local Government, Hon. Lateef Ashimi, who attended the event alongside his wife, Hajia Shakirat Ashimi, commended the kind gesture of Hon. Abdul Hamed Salawu “Dullar” and urged beneficiaries to make sincere and productive use of the empowerment items in advancing their various businesses and improving their livelihoods.
Religious, traditional, political, and community leaders thronged the venue in solidarity and admiration, including Alhaji G.O. Bakare, Olorogun Gbolahan Bagostowe, and several APC apex women leaders. Residents and stakeholders praised the event as impactful and inspiring, describing Hon. Abdul Hamed Salawu “Dullar” as a compassionate grassroots leader dedicated to community development and people-oriented service.
