Senate President, Bukola Saraki has come to the rescue to make something out of the dying situation of Rasheed Yekini's family. He has hired a maid and a nurse to take care of Alhaja Sikirat Yekini and also donated a tricycle to Late Rasheed Yekini's younger brother, Hakeem yekini.
Alloy Chukwuemeka, who represented The Senate President in Ijagbo, said his visit was to meet with the family of the late Nigerian football star and to find out further ways of helping the family.
The visit also came with the financing of a borehole, renovation of the residence of Alhaja Sikirat Yekini and the upgrading of her shop to a mini mart.
Also, to immortalise Rasheed Yekini and find another talent of such a player among the Ijagbo, Ira and Offa Youths. The Senate President announced an annual football competition for U-13 boys.
Saraki said that the competition will be sponsored yearly by him and would be tagged Rasheed Yekini U-13 football competition.
He also donated balls, jerseys and trophy for the Rasheed Yekini U-13 football competition.
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