Hon. Sola Giwa Empowers 500 Constituents with Seed Capital in Lagos Island East

Hon. Sola Giwa Empowers 500 Constituents with Seed Capital in Lagos Island East

The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa, has empowered 500 constituents in Lagos Island East with seed empowerment grants, reaffirming his commitment to grassroots development and inclusive economic growth.

The empowerment programme, held in Lagos Island, attracted party leaders, government officials, and community stakeholders who commended Hon. Giwa for his sustained interventions and support for party faithful and residents.

In his welcome address, the APC Chairman of Lagos Island East Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Rasheed Shobalaju, described Hon. Giwa as a pillar of support to the local government, noting that he has created more employment opportunities for residents than any other political figure in the area.

According to Shobalaju, “Hon. Sola Giwa has consistently intervened in the affairs of his people and has shown unwavering commitment to their welfare. I am personally ready to support him anytime he calls for support.”

Also speaking, the Deputy APC Chairman, Lagos State, Hon. Moshood Mayegun, alongside a former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Kamaldeen Olorunoje, acknowledged Hon. Giwa’s far-reaching impact within the local government and his continued relevance in grassroots politics.

A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Lanre Afinnih, highlighted Hon. Giwa’s legislative contributions during his tenure in the Assembly, recalling his role as former Chairman of the House Committee on Wealth Creation.

Afinnih noted that a landmark bill was passed during Hon. Giwa’s tenure to enable Lagos residents access business loans at minimal interest rates, adding that his interventions have significantly reduced pressure on elected officials. He also urged residents of Lagos Island East to register with the All Progressives Congress (APC) and obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).

The Chairman of Lagos Island East LCDA, Hon. Muibi Folawiyo, expressed appreciation to Hon. Giwa for what he described as a laudable initiative, stressing that he is the only appointed official, in his capacity as Special Adviser on Transportation, to undertake such a large-scale empowerment project.

“What Hon. Sola Giwa has done today has helped to ease the burden on elected officers and demonstrates true leadership and commitment to the people,” Folawiyo said.

In his address, Hon. Sola Giwa emphasised the importance of party unity, stating that the empowerment programme was organised to appreciate loyal party members and encourage greater participation in party activities.

“We cannot be here today without the party,” he said. “This empowerment is to appreciate our members and also to encourage more people to come out for party registration.”

He disclosed that while the initial plan was to empower 200 beneficiaries, the number was increased to 500 to accommodate more people and encourage wider participation.

Hon. Giwa added that the initiative was part of his commitment to giving back to the community, describing himself as a grassroots politician dedicated to uplifting his people.