More than 3,000 food packages have been distributed to residents of 11 communities in Lagos Mainland under a humanitarian outreach organised by the PBAT-KOH 2027 Campaign Council, amid concerns over the rising cost of living and its impact on vulnerable households.
The distribution was carried out during the launch of the council’s Mega Food Bank Outreach by its Directorate of Humanitarian Services, with beneficiaries drawn from Makoko, Alagomeji, Oko Baba, Oyingbo, Iwaya, Abule Oja, Sabo, Abule Ijesha, Oto, Adekunle and neighbouring communities.
The food packages contained essential household items, including rice, beans, garri, noodles and spaghetti.
Speaking at the event, the Director of Humanitarian Services, Hon. AbdulHamed Salawu, said the initiative was designed to provide relief to families facing economic difficulties and demonstrate the council’s commitment to grassroots welfare.
He urged organisers and volunteers to sustain the intervention beyond its launch, stressing the importance of transparency, sincerity and compassion in delivering assistance to vulnerable residents.
Salawu also linked the initiative to the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, citing programmes such as the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) and expanded social protection initiatives as measures aimed at reducing economic vulnerability.
He equally highlighted the development priorities of Lagos State governorship candidate, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, particularly in healthcare, education, affordable housing, enterprise development, inclusion and social welfare.
He encouraged residents to understand the programmes of political candidates and participate actively in the democratic process ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In his remarks, the Chairman of Lagos Mainland Local Government, Jubril Emilagba, commended the Directorate for taking the intervention to grassroots communities.
Emilagba urged party supporters to remain committed to the party’s activities, while highlighting the political experience of its Lagos Mainland candidate, who had previously served as councillor, local government chairman and member of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
Earlier, lawmaker representing Somolu Constituency II, Samuel Apata, urged party faithful to promote the achievements of the present administration and encourage residents to support continuity.
The Mega Food Bank Outreach forms part of the campaign council’s humanitarian activities targeting communities across Lagos.