Hajia 'Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo, the deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, recently held a reception for Anifat Abiodun Bello, a retired deputy superintendent of traffic. The event took place in Obantoko, Abeokuta. Sowunmi-Kolapo commended Bello for her exceptional professionalism, discipline, and dedication to traffic management during her years of service with the Ogun State Police Command.
Bello, popularly known as Aunty Anifat, was praised by Sowunmi-Kolapo for her infectious commitment to duty, which she described as rare and worthy of emulation. The deputy governorship candidate presented a cheque of N500,000 to Bello, saying the honour was the beginning of greater things to come in the retired officer's life. She urged other security agents and workers to emulate Bello's outstanding service to the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
Sowunmi-Kolapo assured workers in Ogun State of rewarding welfare packages once the government of Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, the PDP governorship candidate, comes on board in 2027. She promised that hard work will pay and civil servants will always smile home. The deputy governorship candidate declared that the suffering of workers in Ogun State for the past eight years will be a thing of the past under the Adebutu administration.
Other dignitaries at the reception ceremony, including Yeye Adenike Adebutu, the wife of the Ogun governorship candidate, and Dr Abayomi Tella, the Ogun PDP Chairman, paid glowing tributes to Bello's diligent service. They praised her selflessness and passion for other people, which they said were commendable and should be emulated by all.
Yeye Adenike Adebutu, while showering more encomiums on Bello, announced another N500,000 cash support for her. She said Bello will be part of the Adebutu administration once he is voted into power in 2027. Adenike Adebutu thanked Sowunmi-Kolapo for putting the reception ceremony together and praised Bello for her selfless service to Ogun.
Dr Abayomi Tella, the Ogun PDP Chairman, said Bello's selflessness and passion for other people were commendable. He thanked Sowunmi-Kolapo for celebrating the retired officer and stated that Bello's good work had earned her a positive reputation. Tella urged everyone to emulate Bello's example.
The reception ceremony was a testament to Bello's dedication and service to the Nigeria Police Force. The event highlighted the importance of recognizing and rewarding hard work and selflessness. Sowunmi-Kolapo's gesture was seen as a way to encourage others to follow in Bello's footsteps and demonstrate their commitment to duty.
Key points
- The Ogun PDP deputy guber candidate, Hajia 'Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo, honored retired traffic warden, Anifat Abiodun Bello, for her exceptional service.
- Bello was praised for her professionalism, discipline, and dedication to traffic management during her years of service with the Ogun State Police Command.
- The reception ceremony highlighted the importance of recognizing and rewarding hard work and selflessness.
