Ondo residents give kudos to MATO as Mato Mandate Group distributes free fuel palliative to over 2,000 Okada drivers in Ondo

Ondo residents give kudos to MATO as Mato Mandate Group distributes free fuel palliative to over 2,000 Okada drivers in Ondo

Following the grand finale of free fuel subsidy palliative held in Akure, the capital city of Ondo State yesterday, Ondo residents have commended the efforts of Ondo APC chieftain and Okeigbo-born oil and gas guru, Mr. Mathew Oyerinmade popularly called MATO

The programme which was organized and coordinated by Mato Mandate Group yesterday, Wednesday 31st January, 2024 at Optima Filling Station,Cathedral, Akure, Ondo State, where free fuel palliative was given to over 2,000 Okada drivers.

While giving his opening remarks on behalf of his principal, HHon.Segun Odidi said that Mato Mandate Group is a veritable platform meant to reach out to the masses and impact them with Hon. Mathew Oyerinmade’s goodwill.

Hon. Odidi stated that the free fuel palliative distribution was first phase of the line up programmes and that, it is Hon. Oyerinmade’s way of keeping faith with the mandate to bring smiles to the faces of the less privilege in Ondo State, described Oyerinmade as a philanthropist per excellence who is committed to the well-being of the people.

Hon. Odidi further explained that the group was put together by a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress APC in Ondo state, Hon Mathew Oyerinmade (MATO) to reach out to the needy.

He also informed the gathering that plans are on top gear to kick start the 2nd phase of the programme which is targeted at the market women and artisans, stressed that beneficiaries in the 2nd phase will benefit food palliative and cash to help boost their fortune in their respective businesses.

He affirmed that MMG would give out scholarship and grants to students in order to ameliorate their suffering.

He also informed the public that MMG is now a movement working towards extending its tentacles across South West geopolitical zone of Nigeria.

He reiterated that MMG will continue to uphold the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu-led administration at the federal level and Governor Aiyedatiwa-led administration at the state level.

Also addressing the Okada operators at the event, the Chairman, MMG Ondo State, Dr. Rotimi Wilson said the free distribution of fuel which had kicked off last week Tuesday in Ifon and later to other parts of Ondo South, North and Central senatorial districts climaxed in Akure, the Ondo State capital at Optima Filling Station, Cathedral.

Dr. Wilson noted that each Okada rider got N3,000 fuel, explained that the goal of the gesture was to bring smiles to the faces of the beneficiaries.

Dr. Wilson who said the project had been a great success and had impacted many, urged all beneficiaries to also extend hands of fellowship to other members of the larger society by reducing transport fare as the goal is to cushion the overall effects of high fuel price on transportation cost.

Also speaking, one of the leaders, Mrs. Rebecca Adewo applauded Hon Oyerinmade for coming up with the initiative saying the day’s gesture will no doubt go a long way in bringing relief to many homes.

She also used the opportunity to admonish the okada riders to put the fuel into good use and replicate the gesture for the good of the larger society.

Responding on behalf of all the beneficiaries, the Chairman of Okada Operators in Akure South, Oluwatuyi Olagundoye (aka Eweje) thanked MMG for bringing free fuel palliative to its teeming members just as he appreciated Hon Oyerinmade for recognizing their roles and encouraging them as nothing of this magnitude has ever been given out as palliative to its members across board.

Some of the MMG stakeholders who attended the programme were Hon. Akin Akinbobola, Hon. Bimbo Fajulu, Hon. Adegbenro Nomiye, Hon. Bayo Anifowose, Surveyor Niran Akinniyi, Chief (Mrs.) Adeoyin, Hon. Bolaji Solagbade (TJ), Hon. Sunday Borire, Hon. Kunle Oyegoke, Hon. Tayo Abidakun (Jaja), Hon. Adejare Adeyefa, Hon. Taiwo Gbamila, Omo’ba Omowole Oluwagheyin, Comrade Niyi Majofodun, Hon. Lanre Adebayo, Hon. Kehinde Akinrotoye (Bonsue), Elder Samson Ojetayo, Hon. Enas Mohammed among others.