The executive Chairman of Apapa Local Government area of Lagos, Hon Idowu Adejumoke Senbanjo has admonished elderly citizens to maintain a strict healthy lifestyle so as to age gracefully to enjoy the fruits of their labour.
The council chairman stressed that they should engage in regular check-ups, exercise moderately, maintain healthy diet and avoid unnecessary stress.
Senbanjo made this charge during the Elderly Citizen Assistance Scheme (ECAS) meeting held at the council secretariat.
Elderly Citizens Assistance Scheme(ECAS) was initiated by Senator Oluremi Tinubu and is aimed at providing support and assistance to elderly individuals in various aspects of their lives which includes healthcare services, financial aid, social support and other resources to enhance the well-being of the elderly population.
The council boss commended the initiator of the gestures while she applauded the distinguished senator representing Lagos Central, Senator Wasiu Eshilokun Sanni for sustaining the initiative which has made great impact in the lives of the elderly since inception.
She however called for prayer for the success of the president, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR as Nigeria President as well as the first lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON,OON.
The LGA party chairman in Apapa Local Government, Hon. Taiiwo Adeleye also commended senator Wasiu Eshilokun Sanni for upholding this initiative and promised all party faithfuls to expect more dividend of democracy.
Food packs and cash envevelops were presented to the elders to enable them have a joyful yuletide season.
An elder statesman, Pa Adebayo Adesanya lead the elderly citizens in prayers for the peace of the nation, the president, first lady, the sustainer of the ECAS initiative and for Apapa Local Government.