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Kwara State Government says it will sustain it’s commitment to the social investment sector, by providing financial supports to youths, small and medium scale businesses, the vulnerable and rural dwellers to make them self reliant.
The General Manager Kwara State Social Investment Programme (KWASSIP), Dr Abdulwasiu Tejidini stated this while briefing newsmen in Ilorin.
He described year 2024 as “a year where significant number of cash grants and disbursements were made from the state government to beneficiaries of different categories.
Dr. Tejidini said the support issued ranges from compensation of business owners affected by the road setback enforcement in Ilorin metropolis, financial support to Kwara indigenes affected by the inferno at Dosumu market, Lagos state, as well as social protection support disbursed to women who are into petty trading and vulnerable youths in the state.”
The General Manager also said the ongoing “Kwaraprenuer is expected to issue out financial support to different individuals and businesses, who have pitched their business ideas and have been considered fit for the cash grant.
According to him the beneficiaries are drawn from the 16 Local Government Areas of the state, without bias.
He said the scheme was put in place majorly to provide Kwarans with leveled playing ground, aimed at lifting vulnerable households and individuals out of poverty.
Dr.Tajidini appealed to the residents of the state to support government policies and programmes to enable them succeed.
