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Kwara First Lady Launches RHI’s ₦50m Grant For 1000 Petty Traders
The petty traders in Kwara couldn’t contain their joy on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at the Banquet Hall in Ilorin Kwara State after receiving business recapitalisation grants from the Renewed Hope Initiative’s Economic Empowerment Program launched by Her Excellency Professor Ambassador Olufolake AbdulRazaq, the First Lady of Kwara State.
The RHI’s Economic Empowerment Program is an initiative of the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu aimed at financially supporting the businesses of 1000 women petty traders in each of the 36 states of the federation including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. At the launch, the Founder of Ajike Support Centre offered 1000 women the business recapitalisation grants.
Represented at the event by the State Coordinator of Renewed Hope Initiative and Chairperson Nigeria Governors Spouses Forum, Professor Olufolake AbdulRazaq, Senator Remi Tinubu highlighted the focus of the Nigerian government on women’s interests, particularly emphasizing economic empowerment. She emphasized the need for empowering the women in the country and acknowledged their dedication and hard work in various businesses.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu also appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for providing substantial grants through various initiatives and empowerment programs. The First Lady assured the petty traders present of the government’s dedication to supporting their businesses and ensuring conducive business environments while implementing empowerment programs to safeguard the welfare of all citizens.
She added that she planned to introduce more initiatives aimed at enriching the lives of women, youth, and all citizens across Nigeria. The First Lady noted that the sum of N50 million naira had been disbursed to the 36 states and the FCT and that each shortlisted woman petty trader would receive a sum of N50,000 to boost her business while also expressing deep concerns about the challenges faced by women in their businesses and pledged to continue providing opportunities for them to thrive in their businesses.
Before the curtain of the event dropped, the First Lady of Kwara and Chairperson Nigeria Governors Spouses Forum, Ambassador Professor Olufolake AbdulRazaq and other dignitaries present presented N50,000 cash support to 50 petty traders while noting that other beneficiaries would receive their grants through their various bank accounts.
Some of the dignitaries present at the event include the spouse of the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, the spouse of the Chief Justice of Kwara State, Chairperson House Committee on Women Affairs, members of the State House of Assembly, the Chief of Staff to the Kwara State Governor, Secretary to Kwara State Government, State Commissioners, Special Advisers, and Assistants to the Governor, APC women leader and executives, and top government ally among others.
The event was also graced by women’s groups and associations, the youth in the state, the media, members of civil society organizations, the beneficiaries of the Renewed Hope Initiative, and voluntary organizations. The list is inexhaustible.
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Governor AbdulRazaq inspects ongoing Kwara’s Indoor Sports Hall project
Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq visited the Kwara Stadium Complex to evaluate the progress of the ongoing revival of the indoor sports hall.The rehabilitation and upgrade of the indoor sports complex began a few months ago after the Governor’s administration approved the project. The facility, which was last upgraded in 1991, is undergoing significant renovations awarded to Messr Disscom Ltd.Once completed, the indoor sports hall will join a number of other previously dilapidated sports facilities that Governor Abdulrazaq’s administration has successfully rehabilitated in the past five years. Additionally, the administration has completed the construction of a modern table tennis hall and a squash court complex. Notably, the squash court complex is highly regarded in Nigeria and West Africa for hosting the highest number of modern squash courts in one location.
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Ekiti Governor Honours Primate Ayodele’s Late Father, Names Street After Him
The governor of Ekiti state, Biodun Oyebanji has honoured the Primate Elijah Ayodele’s late father by naming a street after him in Ikere-Ekiti.The street which used to be ‘Area One’ where the prophet’s church in Ekiti is located has now been registered as Ayomate Avenue.According to reports, the renaming took the combined efforts of the Ogoga of Ikere-Ekiti, Oba Samuel Alagbado, his chiefs, the local government chairmen, and ultimately, the governor of Ekiti state, Biodun Oyebanji.According to the governor, the street was named in recognition of the good works done by the late father of Primate Ayodele and the continuation of the good works by the prophet. He also recognized the efforts of the prophet to drive economic growth in the community.Primate Ayodele embraced the development while expressing appreciation to the governor for honouring God in such a manner. The prophet applauded the governor for his efforts towards bringing development to Ikere-Ekiti and promised that the presence of his church will in turn lead to more economic development in the local government.Furthermore, Primate Ayodele promised that he would begin by sinking boreholes across the local government to support the government in solving the water crisis.‘’I appreciate the governor for the magnanimous development of naming this vicinity after our church, it’s indeed marvellous in God’s sight. This is a testament to his love for God and the people of Ekiti state.”“I also want to appreciate him for the development he started in Ikere-Ekiti local government, the people are happy with him and above all, God is happy with him for all he is doing”“I want to promise His Excellency that our presence here will bring a new dawn to this vicinity, we will also assist the government. We will be sinking boreholes across the local government to solve the water crisis.’’History has it that Primate Ayodele’s father was one of the most respected individuals in Ikere-Ekiti who brought good tidings to the community and provided succour for individuals who needed help.Consequently, Primate Ayodele has been engaging in humanitarian activities on a large scale across the country. Since he opened a branch in Ikere-Ekiti, Primate Ayodele has organized charitable programmes thrice which involved selling a bag of rice for N20,000, scholarships for youths, empowerment for widows, to mention but a few.
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BREAKING: Gov Abdulrazaq approves bonus for Kwara workers to ease economic burden
Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has approved a financial bonus that is equivalent to the monthly PAYE obligation for every civil servant in the state, including local government workers.
The emergency support measure will last for at least three months, according to a statement by the Commissioner for Finance Dr. Hauwa Nuru.
“This bonus has been approved as a buffer to bridge the gap that the correct PAYE deduction may have wrought on the newly implemented mininum wage. It is meant to serve as a soothing balm as workers adjust to the PAYE that was just correctly implemented in line with the Personal Income Tax Act,” she said.
“The payment of the bonus is effective from October and will run till December 2024. This is a significant step by His Excellency to support workers.”
The statement added that workers who have not registered with the Kwara State Residents’ Registration Agency (KWSRRA) should do so immediately because anyone without it will not get the bonus for November and December.
The statement said labour unions have also agreed to a refund of the special levy deducted from workers’ salary and suspension of deductions of same until further notice.
“Governor AbdulRazaq’s directive to deliver this relief speaks volumes about his humanity and his commitment to the welfare of Kwara workforce,” Dr. Nuru stated.
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