In his giant strides aimed at putting broad smiles on the faces of the people of Kosofe Local Government, Barrister Moyosore Adedoyin Ogunlewe, the effervescent Chairman, has lifted the people of the council with financial succour of N100 Million to support them.
The financial backup tagged “100 million Naira Empowerment Scheme” is part of Ogunlewe’s larger Kosofe Care empowerment programme which takes the semblance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed hope Agenda and Governor Babajide olusola Sanwoolu’s THEME Scheme in Lagos State.
The financial assistance for the people was arranged for launching in four phases, the first tranche (phase one) for general public was successfully launched at Galaxy Event Hall, Ojota, Lagos State on Monday, 17th November, 2025 with 250 beneficiaries whose accounts were credited with instant #100,000 cash transfer each.
The second tranche which comes up on 25th November, 2025 would also be N25 million for 250 Artisans and tradesmen across the council.
The third phase is billed for Widows at the same venue on 2nd December, 2025 with 250 widows going home with another N25 million at N100,000 cash transfer each.
The final phase is scheduled for 8th of December, 2025 and this is for 250 Kosofe youths who would also get the same amount at the same venue.
The head of Administration (Council’s Manager), Mrs. Mosunmola Otaiku-Okoka who welcomed the beneficiaries, Party leaders, and other invited guests to the epoch making event, said the Executive Chairman took the initiative from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed hope Agenda and Governor sanwoolu THEME’s Programme.
She lauded him for this innovative idea in Kosofe and enjoined the beneficiaries to be mindful of the way the financial support would be expended.
” It is a palliative to support your small enterprises and not for unnecessary spending” Otaiku-Okoka counselled.
In his keynote address, the Executive Chairman, Barrister Moyosore Ogunlewe said the initiative which was part of Kosofe Care programme took its root from Asiwaju’s hope Agenda and Governor sanwoolu THEME’s Programme. Speaking in a tone that depicted a classic statesman, he said the financial back up was not done on tribal, religious, or party consideration but on genuine concern to give people of the council assistance financially through this N100 million empowerment scheme. He said he was highly delighted to launch the programme in the council. Said he,
“The empowerment programme which is part of Kosofe Care initiative scheme is designed to directly impact 1,000 Kosofe residents.
” since assuming office in July, 2021, our Administration has worked tirelessly to deliver tangible development across all the seven wards in our council. We’ve constructed 42 roads, installed 8 transformers, provided 10 solar powered bore holes, ensuring access to clean water, provided free shuttle buses and built 10- classroom storey building at Mosafejo Primary school and creation of kosofe food bank that took care of 5,000 residents monthly”. Ogunlewe said
He reminded the people of his giant steps in supporting education in Kosofe with over 6,000 students enjoying free GCE and JAMB enrolment forms.
He advised the 250 beneficiaries from the first phase not to fritter the money away on inanities but commit it to sensible and profitable ventures, assuring them of the Council’s resolution to sustain the scheme.
Ogunlewe debunked the insinuation which said it was done along party consideration. “People from different backgrounds came to the council Secretariat to register and the selection was done without any political or religious consideration” he said.
In his goodwill message, the Chairman of Community Development Committee, (CDC), Kosofe branch, Hon. Olusegun Babatunde, said this type of financial backup was novel in the history of Kosofe council and being the pioneer beneficiaries, was akin to being winners of jackpots and they should all thanked their stars. He reminded them that this was a first phase, while others would follow, he charged them to perish the idea of embarking on l want to do remembrance ceremony for my parents who died 20 years ago since l have money now, he told them to channel the money into ventures that would yield bountiful profit, adding that the people who benefitted generally must show gratitude by supporting Moyosore Ogunlewe in his administration and APC as a party.
The State Secretary of All Progressives Congress , Hon.(Mrs) Adejumoke Animahun who represented the State Chairman, Hon. Cornelius Ojelabi, thanked the people of Kosofe generally for their support for the party always. She however wanted a greater support, as the figures recorded at the polls for the party in the last presidential election wasn’t encouraging. He wanted serious grassroot work as 2027 is fast approaching.
Animahun lauded the Administration of Ogunlewe for his vision and mission especially on the empowerment scheme for the people.
She called for cooperation and total commitment to achieving good results. She prayed for Ogunlewe in his resolve to achieve greater things in Kosofe and enjoined people to use the money judiciously and wisely. The leader of the legislature Hon. Olufemi Oyesile and Mrs. Olayinka Olusanya, Lagos East senatorial district leader also lauded the financial empowerment initiative and congratulated the beneficiaries.
The epoch making event was attended by pot pourri of guests from all walks of life.