By Peter Dansu Badagry witnessed a renewed wave of relief and community hope on Monday as the Executive Chairman of Badagry Local Governmen...
By Peter Dansu
Badagry witnessed a renewed wave of relief and community hope on Monday as the Executive Chairman of Badagry Local Government, Hon Babatunde Hunpe, launched the Asiwaju Food Palliative Programme at the council secretariat in Ajara. The initiative, which forms part of his administration’s 100 days in office activities, is designed to cushion the impact of the persistent economic hardship on families across the council area.
Addressing community leaders, stakeholders and residents, Hunpe said government must never lose sight of its fundamental duty: ensuring the safety and welfare of the people. He noted that many households nationwide are struggling to cope with the current economic realities, and local governments must rise to the challenge by providing meaningful support.
Hunpe explained that the first phase of the programme will reach no fewer than 2,000 families, with special attention given to riverine communities and underserved neighbourhoods where vulnerability is highest. He assured residents that the distribution process will be fair, transparent and community-driven, leaving no room for favouritism or exclusion.
According to him, the initiative draws inspiration from the social intervention philosophy of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose leadership style places the poor, elderly, widows and low-income households at the centre of national welfare programmes. Naming the scheme after the president, he said, reflects Badagry’s alignment with a leadership culture built on compassion and responsive governance.
Hunpe also used the occasion to highlight key achievements recorded in his first 100 days in office, including road construction, school rehabilitation, improved revenue mobilization, tourism revival efforts and deeper community engagement. He emphasized that while infrastructure is important, human welfare remains essential.
“A road built is important, but a stomach filled is equally important,” he said, stressing that the palliative programme complements the council’s broader commitment to people-centred development.
The chairman expressed gratitude to all stakeholders involved in the collation, verification and logistics processes, including his wife, the Chief of Staff, councillors, political leaders, CDAs and CDCs, NULGE Badagry chapter and market leaders. Their dedication, he said, ensured the programme was rooted in true grassroots service.
Hunpe assured residents that the food palliative is only the beginning, promising more interventions and expanded support schemes in the months ahead. He urged citizens to remain law abiding and committed to paying their taxes, noting that community development thrives when both government and citizens play their parts.
He ended with a message of hope and unity, reaffirming his administration’s drive to make Badagry Local Government a model of progress, compassion and effective leadership.
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