Esan Central LG Chairman, Presents Cheque To Health Challenged Retiree
Yesterday, Monday 18th March 2025, the Chairman, Esan Central Local Government, ECLG, area, Rt. Hon. Kelvin Iyere Ainiyelenhimi, presented a cheque of a substantial amount to Mr. Okoigun Oziegbe Benjy, of Eidenu-Irrua, a retired Principal, who was diagnosed of a protracted illness some years ago.
Presenting the cheque, the Chairman said; on behalf of Esan Central Local Government Area Council, I am presenting to you this cheque, for the purpose of ameliorating the health challenges that you have been facing for sometime now.
"We understand that the meagre amount that you receive from your pension payment, cannot solve this problem, hence we considered this as a way to assist you in easing some of your financial burdens.
Responding, Mr. Benjy Okoigun the recipient, who thanked the Chairman and the entire local government authority for their benevolence, also added that, the money he has spent on managing the health challenge he is faced with, is enormous, saying; "I did a major surgery in Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, last year, 2024, and also underwent radiotherapy treatment in LUTH. These are very expensive medical proceedures.
"This financial assistance from Esan Central Local Government Council, will go a long way in easing some of his financial challenges that I have gone through, over the years".
Mr. Okoigun concluded by praying for the continuous success of the Chairman in all his endeavors.