Gbenu said that the grant was to cushion the effects of economic hardship within communities in the council.
According to him, as a leader, he can not turn blind eyes to the challenges his constituents are facing.
“It is our collective duty to find solutions and provide support during these difficult times.
“To address this issue head-on, we have introduced a cash empowerment programme to cushion the effect of this economic hardship,” he said.
Gbenu said that the aim was to provide financial relief and empower the community members to navigate the changes more effectively.
“This empowerment is designed to alleviate financial burdens and provide opportunities, growth and stability.
“Furthermore, by offering this cash empowerment, we are not merely providing temporary relief, but empowering each beneficiary to become self-reliant and resilient in the face of the economic challenges.
“I firmly believe that supporting individuals financially will lead to a healthier and more prosperous community as a whole.
“It is pertinent to note that while our cash empowerment programme aims at easing immediate financial burdens, it is also a call to action for our community.
“I urge everyone present here today to support and uplift one another during these trying times,” he said.
Mr Joseph Gbenu, the Chairman, Badagry-West Local Council Development Area, during presentation of cash grants to the aged, vulnerable in Badagry.
Gbenu urged the residents to unite as a community and work towards a brighter and more prosperous future for all.
Also speaking, Mr Joseph Bamgbose, a former Lawmaker, Badagry Federal Constituency, urged the beneficiaries to make good use of the money.
He commended the chairman for the cash empowerment to the vulnerable in this challenging period.
Bamgbose urged other chairmen to emulate Gbenu by extending dividends of democracy to their people.
Alhaja Osenatu Okejale, the Women Apex Leader of the council, said she had advised the beneficiaries to use the cash to improve on whatever they were doing.
She said that those who were into farming would use the money to extend their farm produce and those in business would do same.
A beneficiary, Mr Daniel Apoyesi from Kedu community in Badagry, a Pepper Grinder, promised to use the money to buy another grinding machine. (NAN
