The former Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission(NCC) , Professor Adeolu Akande, has begun the fulfillment of 5m Naira SME support fund to Itesiwaju LG Indegenes.
Professor Akande had announced the Economic Development Support fund for SME in Itesiwaju LG of Oyo State Indegenes earlier on in the year.
The Professor of Comparative politics was represented at the launching of the first phase of the scheme in Otu, Itesiwaju LG headquarter by a Veteran Journalist, Mr Dejo Adebisi, an Indegene of Ipapo Town in Itesiwaju LG.
In his remarks, he advised the beneficiaries to use the funds prudently as they are the one that will manage and coordinate the scheme by them selves. He promised that the second face would come up before the end of the year.
He also said that plans are ongoing to extend the scheme to the rest of Okeogun and later to the rest of the state.
Other associates at the event are former Chairman of Itesiwaju LG, Hon Adisa Adeniji Olanrire , Former Excecutive Chairman of Itesiwaju LG, Hon Niyi Adeagbo, Former Chairman Inukan LCDA ( Ona Ara LG) , Hon Olanrewaju Adesina “Solution ” , Former Chairman, Oluyole LG,Hon James Adeleke, Former Special Assistant to Oyo State Governor, Hon Ademola Solalu , Hon Ajewole Elisha Atisbo,Hon Taofeek Barry White amongst other’s distributed the cash SME support funds to the beneficiaries.
The Beneficiaries across the 10 wards of Itesiwaju LG took turns to thank Professor Adeolu Akande usual gesture at all times, identifying with the community
They also pray for his ( Prof. Adeolu Akande) success always.