The Special Adviser to Governor Rauf Aregbesola on Special Needs, Mr. Biyi Odunlade, told reporters yesterday that 1,343 of the1,602 beneficiaries have received their first two allowances.
He said the remaining are yet to show up for the payment.
Odunlade said the state government carried out a population survey of elderly persons between February 27 and March 10 to identify those who need medical attention.
He said at the end of the survey, 114,814 elderly persons were identified in the 30 local governments.
Odunlade said the government would establish a rehabilitation and transit camp for the destitute and the mentally ill.
He said the Aregbesola administration has appointed six physically-challenged persons into political positions and given jobs to another six in the civil service. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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This is a very wife social security move by the Osun state's government. I would strongly advise other states' government to emulate the good gesture. Undoubtedly, the approach will improve the social disposition of the elderly. The gesture will bring about gradual development in the earning capacity of these elder statemen. One may not realise the influence the velocity of circulation of money will inpact the state. Well done, Gov. Aregbesola and the initiators of the scheme. More states in the country should emulate this good gesture.
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ReplyDeleteThis is highly commendable! Can the remaining States in the country follow suite? Please share the Natioal Cake! The aged should be catered for.
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