•• Says more empowerment is coming in support of Gov Abdulrazaq
Yushau Abdulwasiu Olaitan, reports
Earlier today, Hon Abdullahi Fatima Okandeji, the Technical Assistant Grassroot Empowerment in Ubandawaki to Kwwra State Governor has on behalf of His Excellency, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq empowered the women of her ward, Ubandawaki.
Hon Fatima who doubled as the coordinator of the AA Concerned Women’s Forum in Ubandawaki, Ilorin West.
The monetary empowerment was held at the Hon Fatima’s residence in Shooto, Ubandawaki area, Ilorin the capital of Kwara State.
Hon Fatima while addressing the members present at the meeting praised the Kwara State Governor, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq for the opportunity given to her to serve under the aegis of his administration and appreciated Hon Falilat Aduke known as “Iya Eleja”, Hon Lawal Monsurat Abimbola, SSA and Hajia Aminat Oluwakunmi popularly known as “Iya Adunni” for their unwavering support in attaining this milestone, praying may their efforts in elevating Governor Abdulrazaq’s works in Kwara State be achieved.
She further encouraged the beneficiaries in her speech to make use of the money judiciously and urged other members who were not benefited not to relent that more empowerment that is more than this, is coming.
“All the beneficiaries are from Ubandawaki ward but different zones and we shall continue until it reaches everyone because we inherited equality from His Excellency, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq”, Hon Fatima added.
Alh Soliu Giwa, the Ubandawaki Elder’s Chairman gave kudos to Governor Abdulrasaq for the inclusiveness of women in his administration and prayed for all beneficiaries that may the money be useful for them.
However, Alh Oba Alabi Alaaro, the Ubandawaki APC Chairman advised all members of the Forum not to cease attending the meeting, adding that the benefits in this government are coming and it would be given to punctual members.
While the Prudent Watch correspondence was interviewing one of the beneficiaries, Hajia Tawakaltu Omotosho from Madi zone said I’m very glad today because I’ve never received any empowerment ever since I joined APC, adding that Governor Abdulrasaq is doing extraordinarily well.
Another beneficiary, Ahmed Rofiat from Ibadi Ori zone appreciated Mallam Abdulrazaq, saying if he had not appointed Hon Fatima, I wouldn’t have gotten monetary empowerment and prayed may all continue to bless them.
In attendance were Alh Soliu Giwa, the Ubandawaki Elder’s Chairman; Alh Oba Alabi Alaaro, the Ubandawaki APC Chairman; Mallam Abdulganeey Shooto and other personalities.