Chairman PAMO foundation, Akin Adefiranye empowers over 50 widows, widowers in Okeigbo
_…donates laptops, tools to youths_
At the 2nd year remembrance of his late wife, Mr. Akin Adefiranye, an Okeigbo-born Oil and Gas mogul, Chairman PAMO Empowerment Foundation, MD Anchor Maric Nigeria Limited & Chairman Watts Oil and Gas, has empowered over 50 widows and widowers from Okeigbo community. He also donated laptops, photography tools to some youths in the community.
Adefiranye on Monday, 29th April, 2024, empowered selected widows and widowers in Okeigbo, his country home with small-scale business.
Among empowerment materials distributed include grinding machines, photography tools, laptops, cash, among others.
The Chairman PAMO empowerment foundation, Adefiranye, said that the Waripamore foundation is committed towards reducing the poverty levels in Okeigbo and Ondo State drastically.
It would be recalled that Akin Adefiranye, donated a well equipped ICT centre and solar borehole to Oloroke Grammar School in Okeigbo, Ileoluji/Okeigbo Local Government area of Ondo State which was named after the late Mrs. Waripamoere Adefiranye, commissioned on Saturday, 27th May, 2023 by the then Governor of Ondo State, late Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN CON ably represented by the then and present Ondo State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr. Amidu Takuro
One of the beneficiaries, Tunde Akinola, in a letter made available to Coastal Renaissance News, appreciated the Chairman of PAMO foundation, Mr. Akin Adefiranye and other members of the foundation.
According to him, “I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the invaluable support you have extended to us by providing laptops worth over 500k each, and other essential working materials like grinding machines, photography tools, cash support for the widows, widowers and youths of Okeigbo town.
“Sir, your generosity and dedication to empowering individuals like us have made a significant impact on our lives and professional endeavours, receiving these tools have not only facilitated the effectiveness of our day-to-day incomes but also opened up new avenues for learning, collaboration and growth. Your commitment to fostering empowerment, education, and advancement in our community is truly commendable, and we are immensely grateful for the opportunities you have provided.
“With the laptops and other resources you have provided, we are better equipped to pursue our goals, enhance our skills, and contribute positively to our communities. Your kindness and generosity will always be remembered, and we are inspired to pay it forward by making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
“Once again, thank you, Mr. AKIN ADEFIRANYE and the WARIPAMOERE FOUNDATION, for your unwavering support and belief in our potential. Your kindness has touched our hearts and motivated us to strive for excellence in all our endeavours”.
“In the same manner, my sincere appreciation goes to the facilitator, Prince ADEBAYO FASAWE, Hon. ALEX OMOJADEGBE and others who deemed us fit enough to deserve it through our hand work and dedication to succeed in our field of work, you really work hard to investigate and locate those who truly deserves this, and on behalf of all the beneficiaries, I say a thank you. Akinola said.
Some notable people who were present at the event are the Alaala of Okealafia, Gbenga Adedayo, Chief (Mrs.) Fayoade Ige, Venerable Daniel O Akintemi, Mrs. Gbenke Adeleke, Chief Mrs. Rebecca Adeoyin, Chief (Mrs.) Grace Akinsulure, Chief Lere Akosile, Prince Adebayo Fasawe, Honourable Alexander, Dr. Bolu Omololu, Omojadegbe among other well wishers of the community
