Olowu pleads For FG's assistance to tackle COVID-19 in Osun

....As Wife distributes relief materials to Osun Residents


By Bright Olorungbotemi, Osun



 Olowu of Kuta has pleaded For FG's assistance to tackle COVID-19 pandemic in Osun state


A traditional ruler, Olowu of Kuta, HRH Oba Adekunle Oyelude Makama, Tegbosun iii, has expressed happiness at the commitment from President Muhammadu Buhari and the Presidential Task Force for being pro-active to curtail the spread of the dreaded Coronavirus, VAM News reports.



In a public statement made available to the press in his palace during the opening of "Olori Fatima Adeola makama Oyelude 2nd Community Empowerment Initiatives"said the effort of the federal government has paid off as the Covid-19 lockdown has really worked and now that it’s being eased.




Olowu raise concern about caution and Critical appraisal of Situations before total Resumption of Activities, lives should be Above Economic Consideration and social activity that has being in limbo in the last 40 days.



In his appreciation message to the federal government for the 1,800 bags of rice sent to Osun state, the revered monarch however urged the PTF to do more in term of financial assistance such as was rendered to Lagos, Ogun and the FCT in the wake of the pandemic.




Olowu, who had earlier sought the assistance of the federal government immediately after the index case and the Ejigbo returnees from Abidjan increased phenomenal the number of people with Coronavirus in the state, said such gesture is predicated on the fact that Osun is not financially buoyant before the COVID-19 which has further put more pressure on the lean resources of the state.




He said “I think the federal government has done so well in curtailing the COVID-19 and we must commend them. Even those who had predicted doom for Africa based on the way the rampaging COVID-19 humbled some of the developed world with better healthcare infrastructure cannot but commend the Buhari led government for its comportment which has led to the reduction in fatality recorded since February 27 when the index case was detected.



“State like Osun deserves financial assistance to augment its  lean financial resources in order for the state government not to grind to a halt. The federal government can also grant debt relief or moratorium for Osun state so as to be on sound footing post COVID-19.” Olowu said.




He, however, commiserated with President Buhari over the death of his chief of staff, Malam Abba Kyari and other Nigerians who have lost loved ones to the COVID-19.



While speaking on the project, Olowu, has also announced that the 2nd Edition of Olori Fatima Adeola makama oyelude annual empowerment program is being flag off today Friday with emphasis on COVID-19 palliatives to support the government as his modest contribution to the well being of Our  people during this trying time.




He further explained that vulnerable people such as widows, orphans, less privileged, and poor of poorest in Owu Kuta will be given foodstuffs and various sum of cash to augment their feeding.




“This is our little way of giving back to the society as a royal father and to support our governor, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola who is doing a good job towards improving the wellbeing of our people.” Olowu added.




Our correspondent gathered that the distribution of relief materials to concerned aged citizens and youths was a huge success while social distancing was highly observed.