Hon. Adegbola Adedipe Delivers on Grassroots Promise, Empowers Community with Locust Beans Grinding Machine.

Hon. Adegbola Adedipe Delivers on Grassroots Promise, Empowers Community with Locust Beans Grinding Machine.

A year after landmark skills training, Adegbola Grassroots Development Initiative fulfills pledge, boosting local enterprise and commending Governor Biodun Oyebanjii’s people-focused governance.

The Adegbola Grassroots Development Initiative powered by Hon. Adegbola Adedipe, has fulfilled its promise to empower local entrepreneurs by donating a locust beans (iru) grinding machine to beneficiaries one year after they successfully completed an intensive three-day training program.

The training, held last year, was designed to equip participants with practical skills for turning agricultural resources into viable income streams. Areas covered included:

●Turning Agricultural Waste into Wealth innovative approaches to converting farm by-products into marketable goods.

●Production of Locust Beans (iru) a popular local delicacy with strong commercial demand.

●Preparation of Indigo Dye Solution (omi aro) used in traditional textile dyeing.

●Extraction of Coconut Oil (adin agbon) versatile for cooking, cosmetics, and wellness.

●Crafting Ijebu Walking Sticks (opa Ijebu) unique cultural items with export potential.

Speaking at the presentation ceremony, Hon. Adedipe expressed deep appreciation to Gov BAO, for his administration’s unwavering commitment to grassroots development and economic empowerment.

This is a promise kept. It is not enough to train our people we must also provide the tools that will help them put their knowledge into action,” Hon. Adedipe said. “I also want to use this opportunity to encourage every eligible citizen to participate in the upcoming nationwide voter’s card registration exercise. The voter’s card is the strongest weapon in the hands of the electorate. Your voice matters, and your vote will define the leadership we desire.”

On behalf of the participants, Mr. Aseperi Sunday, Youth Leader of Ward B in Iyin-Ekiti who is also one of the coordinator, thanked Hon. Adedipe for his generosity and vision, pledging that the machine would be used productively for the benefit of the community.

The event was graced by notable party leaders and members from Igede and Iyin-Ekiti, including Hon. Tope Akindele, who praised the initiative as a model for sustainable community empowerment.

Representing the Oniyin of Iyin-Ekiti, the Chief Osolo of Iyin-Ekiti encouraged beneficiaries to make the best use of the machine, describing the gesture as rare and impactful in fostering local economic growth.

With this fulfillment of promise, Hon. Adegbola Adedipe has further solidified his reputation as a leader committed to practical, people-centered development and inclusive political participation.