‘FG Should Engage Traditional Rulers For Palliatives Distribution’

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has called on the Federal Government to consider channelling palliatives to poor Nigerians through monarchs in the country.

Oba Akanbi, who visited Molaasan Royal Compound, among other compounds in Iwo, where he handed out 5kg bags of rice and cash sums to many vulnerable residents, said monarchs would not discriminate in the sharing of such items.

He 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.

Oba Akanbi said, “It is the traditional rulers that can 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.”