Senator Eshilokun Celebrates The Elderly Across Lagos Central Senatorial District; Gave Out Fantabulous Gifts
As it is his tradition since taking over from Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON, Distinguished Senator Wasiu Sanni Eshilokun has again put smiles on the faces of the elderly in Lagos Central Senatorial district, through the annual Elderly Citizens Assistance Scheme (ECAS), where the elders were given a package, containing 10 kg bag of rice, Ankara fabric, food flask and #20,000 cash.
The Programme, held simultaneously, in the 13 LGAs and LCDAs across the district, has as this year’s theme: Honouring Our Elders – A Celebration of wisdom, love and legacy.
It should be noted that the Chairman in each of the LGAs and LCDAs hosted these elders to a sumptuous funfair, with some providing free medical check up for them. Thus, Eti Osa East LCDA , Eti Osa LGA, Iru Victoria Island LCDA , Ikoyi-Obalende LCDA , Lagos Island LGA, Lagos Island East LCDA , Yaba LCDA , Lagos Mainland LGA , Apapa Iganmu LCDA , Apapa LGA, Coker Aguda LCDA, Itire Ikate LCDA and Surulere local government Secretariat were agog with activities.
For this year’s celebration, Distinguished Senator Wasiu Sanni Eshilokun was hosted by Ikoyi-Obalende, Iru Victoria Island and Itire Ikate LCDAs. At the three LCDAs and the other ones, the Senator’s speech was read by the Chair persons. It is instructive to note that the Senator, in all the LGAs and LCDAs, asked one of the elders to pray for Senator Oluremi Tinubu and the government of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu before the event Kick started.
In his speech, the Senator implored the elders to be careful with their health, while advising the younger generation to care for their old ones. According to him, these elders’ “invaluable roles as parents, teachers, mentors, and leaders have
guided us from childhood through adolescence and into adulthood,
equipping us with the knowledge and skills necessary for personal
advancement and success. It is essential that we continuously honor and
appreciate the nurturing guidance of our elders”.
He further stated thus: “Our ambition for national greatness can only be fully realised if we cherish and care for our elders. They embody wisdom and love, and selflessly impact these virtues in us. They are the living link to our heritage, having passed down the tools, traditions, and values that continue to shape our lives today”.
Senator Eshilokun appreciated the support of the Executive Chairmen of the 13 LGAs and LCDAs for their support for the programme. Meanwhile, the Chairmen of Ikoyi-Obalende, Iru Victoria Island and Itire Ikate LCDAs specifically expressed appreciation to the senator for finding time to personally grace the event in their local governments. Of course, the elders in these local governments were joyous to have their amiable representative at the red chamber in their midst.