Mrs Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, wife of Ondo State governor, has assured the vulnerable groups in the state of the government assistance in the present economic conditions.
Akeredolu gave the assurance in Akure on Thursday, while presenting an undisclosed amount of cash gifts to about 60 elderly people.
The presentation was part of activities to mark the 100 days of Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in office.
She assured that the state government had captured the senior citizens in the scheme of things, as part of the most important segment of the state.
According to her, this initiative is, therefore, a manifest expression of the love that this administration has for the elderly as senior citizens and their respected positions as leaders in their various communities.
“This is truly significant, not necessarily for its material essence, but because yours is an age-group that is very dear to my heart and very important to the administration of Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.
“You represent a sacred class that any responsible government should listen to and care for.
“Today’s event is essentially to tell you that you are very important, and your welfare is paramount to this present administration,”she said.
Earlier, Mrs Tope Daniyan, Chairperson, Committee on feeding of the elderly, said that the present administration was caring and hardworking, and would not forget the elderly.
She also assured that the state government appreciated the elderly, and said that the programme would reach the 18 local government areas of the state.
Responding on behalf of the beneficiaries, Mrs Felicia Fadahunsi, thanked the state government for the gesture.
She described Mrs Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu as a hardworking woman, who was solidly behind her husband, and government of Ondo State.
“Behind every successful man, must be a hard-working and responsible woman,”she said.