Oyebamiji donates 10M to Osun traders

…pledges insurance, grants for traders if elected as Governor

By Ismail Azeez

The gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the August 15th Osun State governorship election, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji has announced a donation of N10 million to support traders in the state.

Oyebamiji made the donation during an engagement with traders and market leaders.

Addressing the traders, Oyebamiji pledged to introduce grants, affordable loans insurance for traders if elected.

He expressed confidence that he and his running mate would emerge victorious when the governorship election is concluded.

Oyebamiji further assured the Babaloja, Iyaloja and other market leaders that the requests presented to him on behalf of the market would receive priority attention if he assumes office.

He said his administration would carefully consider the needs of traders and implement programmes aimed at improving their businesses.

According to him all the traders in this market, just as we told traders at Igbonna Market, every trader will personally feel the impact of our government. You will know that your government truly cares for you.

“We will facilitate grants that you will not be required to repay. There are development partners, including those overseas, that support such programmes, and we will engage them on behalf of our fathers and mothers in the markets because we know you will use the funds responsibly.”

“We will also strengthen your cooperative societies and work with the Federal Government to ensure that grants and affordable loans are made available to traders.”

“No state or community can thrive without the support of Babaloja, Iyaloja and traders. That is why your progress is a priority for us. We will improve education, healthcare and other sectors. We will also provide insurance for you all when we get to power by grace of God.”

“Today, we are donating N10 million to support this market. The money will be paid directly into your account, which is why we requested your account details,” he said.