Comrade Adeyanju Officially Flags Off PAAF Foundation In Lagos Amidst Pageantry

Determined to give back to society as a lifestyle, Comrade Adewale Adeyanju, President General, Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN)  on Sunday, officially launched the Prince Adewale Adeyanju Foundation (PAAF) in Lagos State.

The foundation which is in its 2nd edition attracts creme de la creme and captains of industries in attendance.

Stakeholders from maritime and labour Industries, alongside members of the union and other notable well wishes were present at the event held at Protea Hotel , Ikeja Lagos.

Founder , PAAF ,Comrade Adewale Adeyanju, in his opening remarks stated that the vision and mission of the foundation was aimed towards giving back to society.

Adeyanju who doubles as the Deputy President, Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC),  affirmed that the foundation had earlier embarked on medical outreach for senior citizens of the country within the Ajegunle community where about 196 people were engaged medically.

According to him, prescribed medications were distributed to some elderly people while medical check up  and test on sugar, blood and eyes was administered on those present.

He affirmed that part of the exercise leading to the official  flag off was the  rehabiliation the an orphanage home ,  distribution of books, bags and water bottles to about  250 students combining primary and secondary schools within the community.

The PAAF founder further urged government at all level to assist senior citizens of the country with the right medications saying that the well being of the aged citizens must be paramount.

He further encouraged members of the union to always check their health status regularly and mostly  as it affects sugar and Blood Pressure.

However, the founder stated that plans are afoot to collaborate with the NGO established by his daughter and work seamlessly to give back to society.

 

Also speaking, Adetayo Adeyanju, daughter of the founder, PAAF appreciated the gathering saying, that the foundation is not in competition with any Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) in humanitarian services but added that collaboration was key towards providing services to humanity.

Adetayo Adeyanju, described the founder  as visionary because according her most Nigerians need help in numerous ways , especially as it concerns health, feeding and mental capacity.

“I thank you for celebrating my dad and loving him unconditionally.

Comrade Ismail Bello, Deputy Secretary, NLC stated that”We are happy that God has spared his life and God will continue to spare him.

He is an uncommon leader that represents the NLC. He lives to do his things quietly and doesn’t want to be heard meanwhile he is impacting lives.

“People are happy to work and associate with him even at the NLC level.

“We pray that God will empower ND bless him in wealth so that he can do this in a more elaborate way,”Bello extolled .

Chief Michael Orobosa, Managing Director  , Micura Services Limited who also doubles as  patron of PAAF stated that the innovation was what emulating.

Orobosa, who was the chief launcher advised  stakeholders to key into the foundation noting because commendations cannot buy common medications or food items to the needy.

He urged  terminal operators represent to key into PAAF vision to serve humanity.

Bolaji Sunmola, a stevedoring expert expressed satisfaction over the progress recorded in the foundation adding that all hands should be on deck to promote the PAAF project in giving back to society.

Members of the MWUN lauded the President General innovation praying for God to take the foundation to enviable heights.

Treasurer of the MWUN, Comrade Uche Igweonu, described the gesture by PAAF as a tool for giving back to society noting that the gathering is aimed at celebrating  the founder of PAAF for the laudable innovation.

Igweonu noted that “What we are doing today is giving back to the society, Adeyanju has seen it all and as a result, he has decided to give back to the society.

“I urge everybody here to emulate the spirit of giving back to the society. ”

Boniface Udoh, Deputy President General , MWUN, said “The question that struck me is who is Adeyanju, a father and my leader.

“It is a victory for those that need help. What we need to reckon with is how many years did it take him to put these things together.

“As we join our hands to make it great, I pray that the Lord Jesus Christ will make it greater.

Comrade Francis Bunu Deputy President General MWUN, said “For me, I know that it is in his DNA, it is on his lifestyle to give to people. To push the job of humanity forward is not a surprise to me.

I pray that God give him financial backing to continue.”

Highpoints of the official launching of PAAF was the donations by the  well wishers .