Sports Ministry Places Late Rashidi Yekini’s Mother On N10k Monthly Stipend

The minister for sports activities, Mr Sunday Dare has directed the federal ministry of youth and sports activities growth to put the aged mom of former tremendous Eagles of Nigeria striker, Rashidi Yekini who died eight years in the past on a N10 000 month-to-month stipends.

The message was conveyed to the mom of the late pacy striker by a consultant of the minister, Olaitan Shittu who visited the aged mom in Ijagbo space of Offa, Kwara state.

Throughout the go to, the aged girl was gifted N50 000 and objects akin to a 50 kg bag of rice, 10 kg bag of wheat and 6 tins of Milo beverage drink.

Reacting to the reward merchandise, the aged girl mentioned:

“I’ve been deserted for a very long time and haven’t seen any assist from anybody.

“I used to be hospitalised for few days some months in the past and I did cater for myself regardless of scarce assets: even final month, I acquired remedy from the hospital.

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“I need assistance from Nigerians, however this minister has carried out very properly, particularly remembering me on this holy month of Ramadan.

“Since my son died, it has been very robust for me as a result of I should not have any assist from folks.

“Rashidi’s siblings usually are not doing properly too, so, I used to be left to battle for all times on a regular basis,” she mentioned.