Yuletide: Omosehin Empowers Over 1,000 Underprivileged Ikale Residents uh

Yuletide: Omosehin Empowers Over 1,000 Underprivileged Ikale Residents uh

….Hosts Unity Cup Finals

AJAGBE ADEYEMI TESLIM

SPONSORED BY: H&H

In efforts to bring smiles to the faces of the indigent residents of Ikale during the yuletide, a philanthropist, Hon. Bamidele Omosehin distributed various food items, including rice, and cash gifts to over 1000 people.

He distributed the items and cash gifts to widows, elderly people, youths and other vulnerable groups who were drawn across Ikale land.

Omosehin, who annually distributed food items and cash gifts to the underprivileged in Okitipupa and Irele local government areas and beyond, noted that it’s important to offer helping hands to the vulnerable ones in the society to improve their situations.

Meanwhile, the All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, who is aspiring to represent Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency, also hosted the 6th edition of the Bamidele Omosehin Foundation (BOF) Unity Cup competitions.

Both event was held at the Government Field, Okitipupa, in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Sunday.

The final match of the football competition was between Alumagidi FC and Embavic FC, with Embavic FC emerging winners.

At the end of the full time, the match ended goalless which led to penalty shoot out.

Ultimately, Embavic FC won the match with 5 goals, while its opponent lost one of the kicks ending in 5-4.

In his address, Omosehin, who is also the convener of the Asejere Progressive Movement, described the philanthropic gesture as service to the people, which he said is a reflection of his public life.

He disclosed that his political ambition is also rooted in the same principle of making impact in the life of the people.

Omosehin said: “It’s something from within me to offer helping hands to the vulnerable people. That is why I do this annually to bring smiles to the face of our women, most especially the widows among them. Our elderly ones, and the youths to help them with food items and cash support for their petty trades.

“My intention to represent the people of Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives is not a departure from service, but an extension of it. Politics is secondary; service is primary.”

Omosehin further explained that his decision to seek elective office is aimed at expanding the scope of interventions he has already implemented through the Dele Omosehin Foundation (DOF), a non-governmental organisation focused on youth empowerment, social welfare and community development.

According to him, his aspiration is not driven by personal ambition but by the need to provide broader opportunities, amplify community voices and deliver sustainable solutions across the constituency.

Omosehin, therefore, presented the trophy to the winners of the football competition, Embavic FC, and entertainment by celebrity artistes followed.

The event was attended by personalities including traditional rulers from the Ikale extraction.

Speaking on behalf of the monarchs, the Rebuja of Osoro, HRM Oba Gbadebo Bajowa commended Omosehin for using sports and empowerment initiatives to foster unity and address socio-economic challenges at the grassroots.

Other royal fathers present are the Jegun of Idepe, the Ahaba of Ajagba, the Olu of Igodan, as well as several other traditional rulers from Okitipupa and Irele communities.

Also in attendance were the Chairman of Okitipupa Local Government, Hon. Andrew Ogunsakin, the Okitipupa APC Party Chairman, party executives and numerous APC leaders and stakeholders from across the federal constituency.