Minister of interior Tunji-Ojo supports Ondo residents with Ramadan relief materials

By Boye Oyeyemi

The Minister of Interior and indigene of Ondo State, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has commenced the distribution of Ramadan relief items to residents across the 18 Local Government Areas of Ondo to support families during the fasting period.

The exercise began in Owo Local Government Area, where Islamic leaders and community members gathered to receive the items.

Receiving the relief materials, Sheikh Yunus Anola, the chief Imam of Owo, commended the minister for the initiative, describing it as a timely intervention for Muslim faithful observing Ramadan.

Western Post confirmed that the minister has maintained the Ramadan support programme since he assumed office in 2023.

Speaking to beneficiaries, Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo urged beneficiaries to make proper use of the items while calling on religious leaders to ensure fairness and transparency in the sharing process.

Communities that benefited from the first phase of the distribution include Akungba, Supare, Oba, Oka, Epinmi, Ifira and Ipe in Akoko axis, as well as Ifon in Ose Local Government Area and parts of Owo.

Relief materials distributed during the exercise entail bags of rice, maize, guinea corn and cash support, while the outreach is expected to continue in other parts of the state