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 motorcyclists popularly known as Okada riders in state capital.
The exercise was designed to reduce the suffering which both the passengers and riders are passing through in the country as a result of the economy situation.
The free fuel exercise took place at Adekaitan petrol station, Falegan area along Ilawe road Ado Ekiti today.
This gesture afforded the foundation an opportunity to identify with the riders as a major stakeholders in the state in alleviating people suffering.
Addressing the “okada riders” 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 continue to the 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 okada riders 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 will give him supports immediately he declares his political intention.
One of the beneficiaries, Alfa Yakubu Ismail commended the sponsor of the free fuel supply, noting that it would add value to their business.
Another driver, Mr Ise oluwa Oluwadamilare who expressed gratitude to the foundation and Hon. Falegan of the free fuel supply, assured that they will always give him support when needed.
In their own,Mr Onifade Modupe, Adewale Surajudeen Momoh, Ademuagun Emmanuel 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 giving to the masses without government funds.
Others like Mr. Funsho Olawumi, Fredrick Ajidena, Ebenizer Daramola and Alfa Nurudeen Opeyemi shower praises on the donor adding that some of them has been benefiting over 3 years ago.
They prayed that, it is only God that reward him of all he has been doing.