Eid-el-Kabir: Idimogu distributes gift items to less-privileged, party leaders

Cyriacus Nnaji

Honourable (Sir) Jude Chukwuemeka Idimogu, the lawmaker representing Oshodi/Isolo Constituency 02 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, has distributed various gift items to his party leaders in the state and all the less endowed people residing in his constituency to celebrate the Moslem Eid-el-Kabir.

The event which took place at his residence in Ejigbo, Lagos on Monday, July 19, 2021 saw Idimogu sharing rice to over 1000 men and women irrespective of party affiliation.

Idimogu disclosed that he has distributed about 120 bags of rice to his party leaders in the state. He has also shared cows and rams; all these were in line with his usual way of putting smiles on his people during festive periods.

He disclosed that giving is part of his nature knowing his background as someone who became an orphan at the age of eight years when he lost both parents. “I grew up as an orphan and I know what it means to be poor. It gives me joy to give and see people smile.

“I believe giving is love, sharing is love also, sometimes giving is a gift, it cements relationship, it opens doors. Beyond that, I have a very supportive wife, he helps me a lot,” Hon Idimogu stated.

He disclosed that apart from being among the few lawmakers who still reside with their people, he makes sure he gives them listening ear, to hear their complaints, suggestions and advice. “I see my position as privileged, my people always come to me, I give them listening ear to hear their complaints. They always come to me but what I did today is special because it is Sallah.”

Speaking on his empowerment projects, Idimogu disclosed that he has given scholarships to deserving members of his constituency, he has also bought JAMB and SSCE forms to students in his constituency, bought vehicles, tricycles, motorcycles, and Korope to empower some of his people. He said the willingness and aspiration to do more is there but the resources are lean. “The challenge is that the resources is lean, stomach infrastructure is key and I wish other well meaning people in society would join hand in empowering our people, it would go a long way” Idimogu appealed.

Idimogu who urged all those who received the Sallah gifts to sharpen their PVC and vote for APC in all elections said it is essential to remember the people because without them, the elected officials would not be where they are today “We will do more once the resources are available. It is good to remember the people because without them we would not be where we are today,” he said.