Senator Abiru Distributes Food Packs to 10,000 Lagos East Households for Eid-el-Kabir

Senator Abiru Distributes Food Packs to 10,000 Lagos East Households for Eid-el-Kabir

The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, has distributed food packs to over 10,000 households across the district as part of activities marking the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration.

The distribution exercise, which took place across Ikorodu, Epe, Ibeju-Lekki, Kosofe and Somolu divisions, saw thousands of residents receive essential food items, including bags of rice and garri, aimed at easing the economic burden on families during the festive period.

Speaking through his media aide, Enitan Olukotun, during the exercise at the Ikorodu Constituency Office, Senator Abiru said the intervention was part of his continued commitment to the welfare and socio-economic wellbeing of constituents across Lagos East.

According to the senator, the initiative was designed to provide practical support to residents amid prevailing economic challenges and rising food prices affecting many households nationwide.

“This intervention is borne out of our sincere commitment to continuously identify with the people and provide practical support, particularly at a time many households are facing economic difficulties. Eid-el-Kabir is a season that symbolises sacrifice, compassion, generosity and unity, and it is important that we extend love and support to one another,” he said.

Senator Abiru noted that the food distribution programme forms part of his broader social intervention efforts targeted at cushioning the effects of economic hardship on vulnerable residents within the senatorial district.

He also expressed confidence that the initiative would complement the ongoing economic and food security interventions of the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Lagos State Government led by Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu.

“We all have a shared responsibility to support our people during challenging times. Government at all levels is implementing policies and interventions to improve economic conditions, and as representatives of the people, we must continue to contribute meaningfully through programmes that directly impact lives and strengthen our communities,” he added. In addition to the food distribution, the senator also donated rams and cows to Imams, community leaders, political stakeholders and other groups across the district to support the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.

He further extended Eid-el-Kabir greetings to Muslim faithful in Lagos East and across Nigeria, urging them to uphold the values of peace, sacrifice, tolerance, love and mutual support associated with the festival.

Residents and beneficiaries who turned out at the various distribution centres described the gesture as timely support amid current economic realities.