No fewer than 500 constituents of Ilorin West/North Constituency have benefited from a Mega Empowerment Programme organised by the member representing the constituency at the Kwara State House of Assembly, Hon. Aisha Babatunde Tundun Alanamu, on Saturday in Ilorin.
The well-attended programme, witnessed by prominent APC stalwarts and community leaders in Ilorin West, featured the distribution of various empowerment tools aimed at improving livelihoods and reducing poverty at the grassroots. Items distributed included 10 sewing machines, 20 hair dryers, 30 solar-powered fans, 20 grinding machines, as well as a cash grant of ₦20,000 each to 250 beneficiaries.
Speaking at the event, Hon. Aisha Tundun Alanamu said the empowerment initiative was designed to complement the unwavering commitment of Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, towards poverty alleviation and socio-economic development across the state. She urged beneficiaries to make judicious use of the items and funds provided in order to achieve sustainable economic growth.
The lawmaker further encouraged residents of Ilorin West and North to continue supporting the present administration, particularly in the implementation of people-oriented projects, including the ongoing urban renewal programme across Kwara Central and other developmental initiatives in the state.
Earlier in his remarks, the royal father of the occasion and Balogun Alanamu of Ilorin, Dr. Usman Atolagbe, advised beneficiaries to handle the empowerment tools responsibly to ensure durability and long-term benefits.
Dr. Atolagbe commended Hon. Tundun Alanamu for her compassion and commitment to the welfare of vulnerable members of society, while calling on other lawmakers to emulate her people-focused approach to representation.
