By Miracle Okoro, Abeokuta
To compliment the effort of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Renew Hope Agenda Over three hundred and fifty residents living in Ogun Central Senatorial District area of the State have benefited from Renew Hope Youth Mega Empowerment organised by a group known as Redemption Mission Group, RMG.
The empowerment materials distributed to the beneficiaries were Tricycle, Motorcycle, Freezers, Grinding Machines, Generators, Bags of rice, Clippers, Fertilisers and cash grants amongst others.
The program which took place on Saturday at Ibara Housing Estate, Abeokuta had in attendance the House of Representatives member, representing Abeokuta North, Obafemi Owode/ Odeda Federal Constituency, Hon Olumide Osoba, the Speaker of Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Oludaisi Elemide, the Council Chairman, Odeda Local Government, Hon. Dr. Folashade Adeyemo, the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Energy, Hon. Olufemi Omisanjo; S.A on Youth & Sport, Hon. Olamide Lawal; Odeda Party Chairman, Hon. Saka Musulumi; National BOT Chairman of the Cocoa Association of Nigeria, Chief Sesan Showunmi; Chief Joseph James; and other distinguished stakeholders from across the State.
The Convener of the group, Hon. Oyekunle Adebayo, JP, Oba while speaking with newsmen said the kind gesture is borne out of the efforts of the association in touching lives of the people positively in the State.
He submitted that the group is committed towards putting smiles on the youths through various empowerment programmes, saying that it is what the group is known for.
Oyekunle commended the President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dr Dapo Abiodun for the great opportunities the youths are enjoying under his administration, describing the Governor as Youth-friendly.
The Convener also appreciated the National leader of All Progressives Congress, APC and former Governor of Ogun State, Chief Olusegun Osoba for his love, constant advices and financial support in ensuring the group continues to grow and make good name in the State.
He siad “Today is not an ordinary day. Today, my heart is full. Today, I stand here looking at hundreds of lives about to be changed, and all I can say is: “Lord, I am grateful.”
“Let me tell you the story of Redemption Mission Group (RMG)– the real story that brings tears to my eyes every time I remember it.
“It started with the Dove Meeting, organised by loyalists of our own Rt. Hon. Daisi Olusegun Elemide, then an Honourable Member of the Ogun State House of Assembly. We gathered with loyalty, commitment and determinations in our hearts to support him. After one meeting, Rt. Hon. Elemide – the man we now proudly call Mr. Speaker – pulled me aside and said: “Oyekunle, go and form your own group. Build something separate.” Then he added the words that still touch my soul: “I have a group that I have been maintaining, and I don’t want it to die.” I asked, “Sir, what is the name?”
He said, “Redemption Mission Group – RMG.” right there, we adopted the name RMG. That selfless act – that generous sharing of a treasured name by a true leader who always thinks of others – became the solid foundation of everything you see today.
“Rt. Hon. Elemide, Sir, your wisdom, your kindness, your vision for youth and progress – we can never thank you enough. You planted the seed and told us to keep it alive.
“Today, that seed has become a mighty tree giving shade and fruit to hundreds.
We are forever grateful, Mr. Speaker Sir.
“From that day, Rt. Hon. Olumide Osoba accepted us with open arms. He has supported us, sponsored us, stood by us in rain and sunshine. His belief in RMG has never wavered for one day. Thank you, Rt. Hon. Olumide – you are a brother and a pillar. And then there is our father, Aremo Olusegun Osoba, Baba, where do I even start? When people looked down on us, you looked up and saw potential.
When others walked away, you drew us closer. You adopted me personally.
You adopted the group. )You corrected us with love, guides us with wisdom, and keep lifting us higher than we ever dreamed possible. Baba, because of you, a small boy from nowhere is standing here today.
“Today, we are here to give back to our people , we are here to put smiles on them, we are here to empower them with materials that will put on their tables. Today we are distributing motorcycles, tricycles, generators, cash grants, sewing machines, freezers, rabbit packs, and more – we are not just giving items. We are giving wings. We are giving renewed hope. We are bringing President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and Governor Dapo Abiodun’s ISEYA Agenda straight to the people. We are telling every beneficiary:
Rise!
He urged the beneficiaries of the empowerment programme to make use of materials and cash grants and not to sell any of the materials.
Meanwhile, Olumide Osoba in his remarks commended the group for organizing an empowerment programme, saying that this will go a long way in improving the lives of the beneficiaries.
He urged them not to relent, saying that he is proud of them.
The reps member specially lauded the efforts and commitment of Hon. Oyekunle in ensuring the group stands out.
Also the Speaker of Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Oludaisi Elemide praised RMG for giving back to the people, saying that the State is proud of them.
The group at end of the program presented awards of excellence to some dignitaries present at the event as to appreciate them for their support for the group.
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