Oyo Lawmaker, Wale Canada, To Mark Birthday With Football Competition, Medical Outreach, Cash Donation To Widows on August 14/15

The lawmaker representing Saki East/Atisbo State Constituency in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Saminu Ridwan Gbadamosi, popularly known as, Wale Canada, is set to mark his birthday with a series of community development programmes aimed at giving back to his constituents.

The activities, scheduled for August 14 and 15, 2026, include a football competition, free medical outreach for the elderly, and cash empowerment for widows.

In a statement on Saturday, Hon. Gbadamosi said the initiatives were designed to support community development, promote healthy living, and provide relief to vulnerable groups during the current economic hardship.

The football competition will feature teams from across Saki East and Atisbo. The third-place match is scheduled to kick off at 2:00pm on Friday, August 14, 2026, while the final will hold at 4:00pm at Community High School, Sepeteri.

As part of efforts to improve healthcare access, a free medical outreach for elderly people in the constituency will commence at 9:00am on the same day.

Beneficiaries are expected to receive free consultation, drugs, and health education.

On Saturday, August 15, 2026, the lawmaker will also embark on a cash empowerment programme for widows. The event will hold at 10:00am at Community High School, Sepeteri.

The birthday celebration and reception will follow immediately at 12:00pm at the same venue.

According to Hon. Gbadamosi, the gesture is part of his commitment to positively impact lives and support his people beyond legislative duties.

“This is my own way of celebrating with the people and giving back to the community that has always supported me. In these hard times, we must continue to touch lives, especially the elderly and widows who need us the most,” he said.

He added that the programmes reflect his belief in grassroots development and the importance of sports, health, and social welfare in building stronger communities.

The lawmaker however urged constituents to come out en masse and take advantage of the opportunities provided.