Hon. James Abiodun Faleke, member representing Ikeja Federal constituency, Lagos State has donated 1200 bags of rice to APC members, supporters, Religious Leaders and traditional rulers across the three Senatorial Disricts of Kogi state in the spirit of Christmas celebration.
Cash gifts were also doled out to Traditional rulers.
Hon. Faleke who was represented by his Senior Legislative Aides Barr. Bayo Ayo and Engr kolade Fagbemi respectively, during the distribution at Ekirin-Adde Ijumu said the gesture was borne out of his desire to enable the beneficiaries and their family members celebrate Christmas with ease and Joy.
He said the gesture was part of his service to God and humanity.
According to him, “Christmas season remains the best time for wealthy individuals to give alms to the less privileged in the society.”
He assured the people of more dividends of democracy to improve their standard of living.
” I will continue to initiate good policies and programmes that will have direct bearing on the lives of my people and the state at large.
” The essence of me joining politics is to touch lives of my people positively, hence the need for me to continuously improve the standard of living of my people .“he said.
Responding on behalf of the beneficiaries, Prof. Isa Daniel from the Eastern Senatorial District thanked the lawmaker for the gesture and prayed God to reward him abundantly.
“We are really proud of you as our good son. You always carry everybody along, irrespective of their party and religious affiliations.
“We urge you to continue in that direction as the sky will continue to be your limit, ” he said.