By Francis Adewumi
It was a moment of solidarity for The Founder of Opeyemi David Falegan Foundation, Hon. Opeyemi David Falegan has he sponsored free supply of fuel for mini bus and campus shuttle bus drivers in state capital.
The exercise was designed to reduce the suffering of both the passengers and drivers are passing through in the country in the last few months .
The free fuel exercise took place at Adekaitan petrol station,Adehun area of Adebayo Ado Ekiti today Saturday 17th of August.
This gesture afforded the foundation an opportunity to identify with the drivers as a critical stakeholders in the state in alleviating people suffering.
Addressing the “Akoto” drivers at the fuelling station earlier before the commencement of the distribution, the foundation’s Director General, Comrade Samuel Ajibola said that, Hon. Opeyemi David Falegan will soon come to the state to put more smiles on the faces of the poor who are at the receiving ends now.
According to Ajibola, the free fuel was one of many good things that has been coming from Falegan over 8 years ago.
He also stated that with ODF Foundation their problems in the state are over because he has a listening ear and has always shared in their experiences and pains.
He commended the position of “Akoto” drivers in information dissemination and further encouraged them to remain the foot soldiers of ODF and to continue to carryout the good message of the foundation to all the nooks and crannies of the State.
Reacting, some of the beneficiaries, commended ODF Foundation and Hon. Falegan for remembering the poor at the critical time, stressing that they have their supports to him and his foundation.
One of the beneficiaries, Mr. Peter Olusegun Adeleke commended the sponsor of the free fuel supply, noting that it would add value to their business.
Another driver, Mr.Ojo Oladipo also known as Osakele who expressed gratitude to the foundation and Hon. Falegan for the free fuel supply, assured that they will always give him support when needed.
Another beneficial, Mr. Oguntuyi Kole described Falegan as a “true friend of the masses and the leading Philanthropist in Ekiti”
He added that, since he has been matured, he hasn’t seen any philanthropist who will persistently be giving to the masses without government funds.
Why in his own, Mr. Adebayo Fatai said he was surprised that a single person could be doing this without government asking him financially, calling on other Ekiti well meaning individual to compliment his efforts to make Ekiti great.
He urged ODF to continue with the good gesture as he has written his name on gold.