The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, has distributed food packs to more than 10,000 households across the district as part of activities marking the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
Epe Insights reports that beneficiaries of the food support programme were drawn from communities across Epe, Ikorodu, Ibeju-Lekki, Kosofe, and Somolu Local Government Areas, covering the five divisions that make up Lagos East Senatorial District.
The distribution was aimed at supporting families during the Eid-el-Kabir festivities and easing the financial burden on households amid prevailing economic challenges. Thousands of residents benefitted from the intervention.
In addition to the food packs, Senator Abiru donated rams and cows to various groups and communities across the district to facilitate the celebration of Eid-el-Kabir. The gesture was widely welcomed by beneficiaries.
The senator described the initiative as part of his commitment to supporting constituents and ensuring that vulnerable families are not left behind during festive periods. He emphasized the importance of sharing and community support during religious celebrations.
According to him, Eid-el-Kabir represents sacrifice, compassion, and generosity, values that should continue to guide interactions among residents and strengthen social cohesion within communities.
The food distribution exercise was coordinated across different locations to ensure that support reached intended beneficiaries efficiently. Community leaders and stakeholders participated in the process.
Beneficiaries expressed appreciation for the intervention, noting that the support would help families celebrate the festive season with greater ease. Many described the initiative as timely and impactful.
Residents from Epe, Ikorodu, Ibeju-Lekki, Kosofe, and Somolu commended the senator for sustaining welfare programmes that directly benefit ordinary citizens. They noted that such interventions provide relief during challenging economic periods.
Community leaders also praised the initiative, describing it as a demonstration of responsive representation and grassroots-focused leadership. They encouraged the continuation of similar programmes.
Observers noted that the annual distribution has become one of the notable welfare interventions associated with Senator Abiru’s representation of Lagos East. The programme continues to reach thousands of residents across the district.
The senator reaffirmed his commitment to implementing people-oriented initiatives that improve the welfare of constituents and contribute to social development across Lagos East.
He also called for peaceful coexistence, unity, and mutual support among residents during the Eid celebrations, stressing the importance of community harmony and collective progress.
The intervention reflects ongoing efforts to provide practical support to residents while promoting inclusiveness and shared prosperity throughout the senatorial district.
The 2026 Eid-el-Kabir food distribution programme further underscores Senator Abiru’s commitment to community welfare and his continued engagement with constituents across Lagos East.
