The Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim Foundation, a non-profit humanitarian organization, granted approximately N20 million on Wednesday to empower small-scale entrepreneurs in Kwara State. This initiative is part of the foundation’s economic empowerment program aimed at supporting vulnerable sections of society.
Highlights of the Event:
Empowerment Initiative:
– The foundation, promoted by former presidential candidate Mr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, aims to lift vulnerable Nigerians out of poverty and set them on a path of productivity.
– About N20 million was disbursed to small-scale entrepreneurs as part of this initiative.
Mr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim’s Remarks:
– Olawepo-Hashim emphasized his longstanding commitment to societal betterment, driven by a passion for helping people rather than personal wealth.
– He urged the beneficiaries to use the grant wisely, investing it to generate more income rather than spending it on non-essential items.
Historical Perspective and Vision:
– Olawepo-Hashim reminisced about Nigeria’s past as a productive nation and encouraged a return to such productivity through small but significant steps.
– He reiterated his commitment to showing love and support to the underprivileged, a practice he has maintained for decades.
4. Support and Acknowledgements:
– Mallam Naallah Azeez, coordinator of the Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim Youth Vanguard, praised Olawepo-Hashim as a mentor and a key figure in the Otoge revolution that changed Kwara State’s political dynamics in 2019.
– Mr. Yinka Babatunde Alanamu and Pastor Samson Abodunrin commended Olawepo-Hashim for his philanthropic efforts, including road grading and drainage construction in the Ifesowapo Community area of Ilorin.
Community Impact and Praise:
– Pastor Abodunrin highlighted the importance of appreciating Olawepo-Hashim’s contributions, which have significantly benefited the community.
– Several participants at the event expressed their gratitude to the foundation and called on other Nigerians to emulate Olawepo-Hashim’s non-partisan approach to aiding the less privileged.
6. Future and Ongoing Efforts:
– Mr. Kamal Adebayo, Chief of Staff to Olawepo-Hashim, noted that the Ilorin event was not an isolated incident, as many Nigerians have benefited from similar initiatives by the foundation across the country.
The event underscored the Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim Foundation’s commitment to economic empowerment and social justice, aiming to create a ripple effect of productivity and support among small-scale entrepreneurs in Nigeria.
