The Federal lawmaker representing the good people of Lagelu/Akinyele Constituency, Chairman House Committee on Urban Development and Regional Planning, Initiator of Olatoye Sugar Foundation (OSF) and Oyo state governorship aspirant under the All Progressive Congress (APC), Hon. Olatoye Temitope Sugar has distributed free prosthesis (artificial limbs) to five persons today, June 30, at the OSF headquarters Ibadan.

Hon. Sugar speaking with CEOAfrica at the OSF headquarter in Ibadan

The governorship aspirant in a chat with CEOAfrica after the presentation of the artificial limbs said, ‘‘It’s an opportunity to be alive, the just concluded presentation of prosthesis to the five beneficiaries is a way of thanking God for the gift of life. This program is not a form of political campaign because it has been in existence for the past 11 years.  Before, it was something we used to do once in a while because the India Company we are into partnership with, said they could only supply us with five prosthesis but we thank God because it has been increased to twelve. So we can start giving out prosthesis every month for free.’’

He also said, ‘‘I just want to encourage the beneficiaries to constantly use the artificial limbs so they can adjust on time. Also, those whose arms or legs have been amputated due to accident or disease and are interested in prosthesis should come to OSF and register, it is for free’’.

Meanwhile the beneficiaries of the prosthetic limbs who could not hide their joy after each of them received the item, appreciated Hon. Sugar for his benevolence, they prayed that God would grant his heart desires.

Mrs. Abiodun Ajike from Ido Local Government, speaking with CEOAfrica

Mrs. Abiodun Ajike said, ‘‘My right leg was amputated because of an accident, as a result, I have been using an artificial leg, but it got spoilt two years ago and to replace it has been difficult. I heard about the program and I decided to come. Am really excited because I can now walk comfortably again. Thanks to Hon. Sugar, may his heart desires be granted and may none of his body organs go missing.’’

Mr.Saliu Ajiboye, a beneficiary of the prosthetic limb at the OSF headquarter 

Mr. Saliu Ajiboye whose right leg was also amputated because of Cancer said, ‘‘This is my first time of using a prosthetic limb, it’s been awhile since I have been feeling pain in my right leg, I went for medical checkup and it was confirmed that I had cancer. Later I was told the leg would be amputated otherwise I would die, so I summoned courage and the surgery went well but today, I am grateful to God for using Hon. Sugar, to assist me so I can walk freely without using my crutches. May God uphold our honorable.’’

Another beneficiary of the prosthetic limb Mr. Waheed Adeyanju said he had never seen one before, but he’s happy because he was given for free. He also prayed that Hon. Sugar would continue to experience Joy and that he would never sorrow.