Alake, others Lauds Fatgbems Foundation Food Support Initiative

The Paramount Ruler of Egba-Land, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo III, has lauded Fatgbems Foundation, a non-profit and corporate social responsibility of Arm of Fatgbems Group, for the Food Support initiative distributed to five thousand people in Abeokuta, Lagos and Oyo States.

Speaking through the Amona of Egba-Land, High Chief Tajudeen Oladehinde, disclosed that the initiative is well commendable, especially at this time when majority of the household struggles to feed for three square meals.

It has also given huge support to the government and the traditional system’s efforts in ensuring the economic downturn is drastically minimized.
Chief Tajudeen further noted that the composition of the food bags and the items is a huge investment that the foundation has committed, which has also created a lasting impression on the minds of the beneficiaries and will never be forgotten for a long time.

‘We express our profound gratitude to the board and management of Fatgbems Group for displaying a responsible corporate attitude for the laudable initiative and others will have witnessed’.

In his own statement, Board Chairman Fatgbems Foundation, Adebayo Gbemisola, disclosed that, the foundation was set-up mainly for humanitarian activities and has been in the fore front of promoting the tripod idea which is include education, health and entrepreneurial development for over ten years.

He added that, the food palliative idea is an appendage to what the foundation stands for and such the campaign is in line with supporting government and other institutions in ensuring Nigerians do not feel the impact of the economic issues.

In her comments, The Iya-Loja of Egba-Land, Chief Mrs. Oluwakemi Oloyede, commended the initiative and thanked the foundation on behalf of the entire market community in Abeokuta and entire Egba-land for the food palliative that was spread across markets.
The food bags were distributed to various places including, mosques, churches, palaces, various communities and public were also distributed to at the Ake Place and Owu Baptish Church Play field.

Fatgbems Group is a Nigerian indeginous conglomerate with interest in Petroleum Marketing, Automobile Tyre Trade & Marketing, Agro-Allied, and Real Estate.
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