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Oyo Government Festive Loans Raise Eyebrows Before Eid

Eriki Joan UgunushebyEriki Joan Ugunushe
June 1, 2025
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Oyo Government Festive Loans Raise Eyebrows Before Eid
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The Oyo State Government’s recent distribution of festive commodity loans to civil servants is raising more questions than applause as Nigerians debate whether such gestures are genuine welfare efforts or political optics ahead of Eid-el-Kabir. The move, which affects 2,500 civil and public servants across the state, was carried out by the Agricultural Credit Corporation at its Ibadan office.

According to the Chairman of the corporation, Taofeek Akeugbagold, the distributed items include rams, rice, vegetable oil, and other food supplies, all provided at rates far lower than market prices. “Beneficiaries will repay through a structured three-month salary deduction,” he said.

Oyo Government Festive Loans Raise Eyebrows Before Eid

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  • Festive Loans or Political PR Before Eid?
  • Oyo Government Festive Loans Divide Public Opinion
  • Oyo Government Festive Loans: Welfare or Strategy?

Festive Loans or Political PR Before Eid?

While some welcome the initiative as a timely economic relief, others are asking why such support is only visible during festive seasons. “Over 5,000 workers have benefited so far,” Akeugbagold claimed, adding that Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration launched the scheme to ease the burden of inflation.

Yet many are not buying that narrative. With the 2027 elections approaching and recent political moves gaining traction, critics say this might be less about generosity and more about soft campaigning masked as civil service welfare.

Oyo Government Festive Loans Divide Public Opinion

Civil servants are grateful, but economists and political analysts warn that using state-backed schemes tied to celebrations could entrench a culture of seasonal dependency. One Ibadan resident questioned, “Why do these loans appear only during Sallah or Christmas? Is it welfare or a bribe dressed in subsidy?”

The administration argues that the loans address high prices and inflation, especially during Eid, but some believe the same commitment should apply year-round. As the price of basic goods keeps rising and more Nigerians struggle with daily survival, gestures like this may not solve deeper economic problems.

Oyo Government Festive Loans: Welfare or Strategy?

With Eid-el-Kabir approaching, the Oyo government insists that its festive commodity loans are about the people, not politics. But many are asking if true empowerment means loaning rice and rams or raising wages, stabilising inflation, and creating sustainable relief outside religious celebrations.

Until that happens, these festive gestures, however generous they appear may continue to be seen as calculated moves ahead of future ballots. For now, the keyword remains Oyo government festive loans a phrase that captures both goodwill and controversy in equal measure.

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Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe is a dedicated news writer and an aspiring entertainment and media lawyer. Graduated from the University of Ibadan, she combines her legal acumen with a passion for writing to craft compelling news stories.Eriki's commitment to effective communication shines through her participation in the Jobberman soft skills training, where she honed her abilities to overcome communication barriers, embrace the email culture, and provide and receive constructive feedback. She has also nurtured her creativity skills, understanding how creativity fosters critical thinking—a valuable asset in both writing and law.

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