Traders who are Kwara State indigenes among those affected by the recent Dosumu market inferno which occurred in Lagos State have been given N32.6 million by the Kwara State Governor, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, as financial support.
Receiving the cheque in tune of the amount at the office of the General Manager of Kwara State Social Investment Programme (KWASSIP), Dr Tejidini Abdulwasiu Olayinka, at the weekend, the Chairman of the Committee set up to receive the fund, Mallam Abdulganiyu Sebutu, expressed delight over the financial support.
Speaking on behalf of the affected Members, Mallam Sebutu described it as an “unprecedented magnanimity.”
Accompanied by the Public Relations Officer of the Committee, Mallam Adelodun Babatunde Iponrin, Sebutu said that the governor demonstrated being the father of not only the Kwarans at home, but also those in the diaspora.
According to him, “we are short of words, as this came as a huge surprise to us all, at the time when we all thought it was over.
“This indeed, is a testament to the governor’s people-oriented approach to governance.
“On behalf of all the beneficiaries, we are grateful, and we pray that almighty Allah will reward him abundantly.”
In his remarks, the KWASSIP General Manager reiterated the governor’s continued support to all Kwarans at all time.
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He said: “Today, we present a cheque of N32.6 million to the Kwara indigenes living in Lagos State, over the recent Dosumu market inferno that affected their businesses.
“This is a testament to Mallam Abdulrazaq’s priority for the welfare of all Kwarans across board, regardless of their locations.
“The governor will continue to do everything within his capacity to ensure that every Kwaran is adequately carried along in his administration.”
