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A leading aspirant for Kogi West Senatorial seat on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2019 election, Dr. Toyin Akanle has donated relief items to flood victims in Koton-Karfe on Wednesday at the displaced persons camp.
The presentation of the items consisting mainly of foodstuffs was done on his behalf by the Director, Liaison of Toyin Akanle Campaign Organization; Mr. Steve Dapo Olutekunbi.
In his speech during the presentation, the Mr. Steve Olutekunbi expressed the sadness of Dr. Toyin Akanle on the destruction of the farmlands of the affected people and their displacement by the flood. He stated that though natural disasters such as flooding cannot be prevented but with proper planning and proactive implementation of policies, its destructive effects could be mitigated.
Mr. Steve Olutekunbi reiterated the pledge of Dr. Toyin Akanle to focus with undivided commitment on things that will impact positively on the lives of the people when elected to the Senate.
In his response, the Coordinator of the Displaced Persons Camp, Hon. Usman Alkawe expressed profound appreciation to Dr. Toyin Akanle for coming to the aid of the people in this trying period praying that Allah will bless him.
He added that the people will reciprocate his kind gesture at the appropriate time.
Others who spoke at the event praised Dr. Toyin Akanle for identifying with them in their time of need and promised to support his aspiration.
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