Deputy Chief Whip of the Kwara State House of Assembly Hon. Yusuf Mariam Aladi has empowered 1,200 constituents with items worth millions of naira to improve their living conditions.
Speaking at the event, State Commissioner for For Communications, Mrs Bolanle Olukoju, who represented Ambassor Professor Olufolake AbdulRazaq, praised Hon. Aladi for embarking on a project that can lift dozens of citizens above the poverty line and improve the economy of the state.
While encouraging the recipients to put the items to good use and for the original purposes, Ambassador Professor AbdulRazaq tasked other political office holders in the state to emulate Aladi.
In her remark, Hon Mariam Aladi who represents Ilorin South Constituency, noted that the Programme was organised to complement Governor
AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s social protection programmes which she noted have continued to shape the lives of youth, marketers, and the less privileged.
She said her office is paying school fees of at least 1000 students within the Constituency, among other supports for the people.
She appreciated Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his mentorship and support that she said usually guides her steps
Beneficiaries of the latest empowerment were carefully selected across the 11 wards that make up the Ilorin South LGA, Aladi said.
Also Speaking, State APC Chairman, Prince Sunday Fagbemi, described Hon. Aladi as a lover of masses who is committed to the principles of the APC and exemplary qualities of Governor AbdulRazaq.
Senior Special Assistant to the Governor, on Community Development, Doctor Lawal Olohungbebe, in his lecture, urged the beneficiaries to be frugal in their businesses, and use the tools to boost their incomes.
Doctor Olohungbe commended Hon. Aladi for the kind gesture and how she contributes to the economic development of the state.
Beneficiaries cut across different demographics, including young people, artisans, women, widows, and people living with disabilities (PLWDs).
Items distributed were cash, food stuff, sewing machines, hair dryer machines, painting machines, printing machines, tailoring machines, deep freezers, clippers, power generating sets, and a cow, among others.
At the event were Kwara First Lady Amb Olufolake AbdulRazaq, represented by Commissioner for Communications Bola Olukoju, Kwara House of Assembly members led by Deputy Speaker Ojo Olayiwola Oyebode; Hon Mariam Yusuf Aladi; former House of Representatives member Abdulganiyu Cook Olododo;
Chairman Ilorin South Local Government AbdulMajeed Podo; State APC Chairman Prince Sunday Fagbemi; Adviser on Political Affairs Moshood Alaka; Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Community Development Dr Lawal Olohungbebe; Senior Special Assistant on Political Matters (Central) Sulaiman Abubakar Sai Kai; APC Chairman for Ilorin South, Abeeb Ayilara; President Kwara Artisan Congress Alhaji Jimoh Adeshina; Prof. Saudat Abdulbaki of University of Ilorin; party leaders; women support groups; and youth.
Royal fathers in attendance were Balogun Alanamu Ilorin Dr Abubakar Usman Jos; and Balogun Fulani Alhaji Abubakar Atiku.
Highlight of the programme were the symbolic presentations of gift items to some beneficiaries by the representative of Kwara First Lady, Mrs Bolanle Olukoju, and other important dignitaries.
