The Amalgamated Commercial Motorcycle, Tricycle Repairers And Riders Association Of Nigeria (ACOMORAN), Ogun state chapter has distributed cash to its members in the state in order to cushion the effect of the subsidy removal.
The Chairman of the association, Comrade Kayode Sowunmi while speaking to members during the distribution ceremony held at the ACOMORAN secretariat in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital was of the belief that the gesture would abate the effect of members across the state.
Displeased , Sowunmi noted that Nigerians are going through hard times in the history of the nation, hence, the need for such gestures.
According to him, the association's decision to empower members was to key into the state government's initiative of the distribution of food palives to Ogun residents because of the same development.
The Chairman also stressed that the ACOMORAN is an association that prioritizes the welfare of its members.
He said "As we are all aware the essence of unionism is the welfare of its members, that is why we are doing this at this particular time when many Nigerians are going through a lot of economic hardship largely occasioned by the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government which necessitated government at all levels rolling out palliatives to cushion the effects and ACOMORAN as a well-organized union who does not toy with the welfare of its members, we keyed into this by rolling out cash support to all our branches.
"This gesture we believe would go a long way in ameliorating the biting effect of the subsidy removal of not only our members but the generality of residents of the State. Let me therefore advise the beneficiaries to make judicious use of the funds so that its impact would trickle down to the populace,
He added "We can't but continue to build on the legacies of the past chairman of this union in the area of welfare and continue the development of the union in line with the Union's vision and mission.
Also, the State Coordinator, Alhaji Rafiu Oseni Okanlawon, said the empowerment will help the beneficiaries a lot, urging them to make good use of the money given to them.
He submitted that AMORAN in Ogun State is one of a kind, saying that it is more concerned about the welfarism of its members.
The coordinator also appreciated the Governor of Ogun State for creating an enabling environment for the Association to operate.
The beneficiaries of the cash empowerment appreciated the state chairman for the empowerment scheme, promising to put more effort in generating money for the association.
Other dignitaries present were, the Deputy Chairman, Alhaji Muritala Yusuf, General Secretary, Aare Fatai Temidayo , Other executive members and the members of the Association.
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