Oyebanji gifts house to elderly widow

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji, on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, handed a fully furnished three-bedroom bungalow to an aged widow in Igbara-Odo Ekiti, Modupe Alufoge.

The house was built and donated by Abiyamo Esther Oyebanji Foundation to Alufoge, a road side petty trader, whose former abode was in a very sorry state due to last year’s heavy rainstorm and was on the verge of becoming homeless.

Speaking while handing over the keys to the house at a brief ceremony, Oyebanji who was represented by his wife, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji, said the gesture underscores his commitment to improving the welfare of vulnerable residents across the state and ensuring that no one is left behind in his development agenda.

Describing the gesture as a symbol of compassion, solidarity, and the belief that no one should face the storms of life alone, the governor said the house represents the care and support his administration has for the people of the state.

While congratulating Afuloge for her new home, Oyebanji said his government remains committed to creating a society where no one is left behind, particularly the vulnerable as well as ensuring that his mantra of shared prosperity goes round.

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He said: “Today (Wednesday), I am proud to hand over this brand-new, fully furnished building to Mama Ajayi on behalf of the Abiyamo Esther Oyebanji Foundation.

“This is a symbol of compassion, solidarity, and the belief that no one should face the storms of life alone.”

On their parts, the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Peju Babafemi, the Chairperson of Igbara Odo/ogotun LCDA, Olowolaju Bukola, and the Arajaka of igbara Odo Ekiti, Oba Edward Jayeola, commended the governor’s benevolence, saying the gesture stands as a testament to his dedication to improving the lives of Ekiti citizens.

In an emotion-laden response, Alufoge expressed her gratitude to Oyebanji for the life-changing gift, describing the gesture as a miracle.

Narrating her ordeal after her house became dilapidated due to heavy rainstorm, the widow lauded the governor’s humanitarian efforts, describing the gesture as a model of responsible governance.

The Star