The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, on Monday, urged the Federal Government to consider getting palliatives to poor and vulnerable Nigerians through royal fathers.
He stated this while distributing 5kg bags of rice and cash of various sums to many vulnerable residents in his domain to cushion the effects of the harsh economy on them.
The Monarch said, “Traditional rulers serve as a link between the government and the people. You can see that I went to my people in their respective homes. I didn’t send anyone to them. That is to show the government that traditional rulers can go as far as meeting people in their respective houses because we are the closest to the grassroots.
“I was in Aso Villa to listen to the President. He has good plans and that is why we are imploring Nigerians in this time of rebirth, at the time of digging a new foundation, it is always hard, but before long, the sufferings will end. During this trying time, the rich should help the poor so that we can all grow together and fight the corruption in the land.”
“It is the traditional rulers that can actually reach out to people. People must be sincere in what they do. If they see that the traditional rulers can reach their people, why not? Like me, I didn’t discriminate in my sharing. I give the food to those who need it. You can see the love they showed to me,” he said when asked if the government should adhere to his advice and get palliatives to the populace through the Royal Fathers.
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