A significant cash support programme aimed at empowering party members and community development associations took place at the Alapata Central Mosque, Baboko Area, Ilorin. The event, organized by Alhaji Abdulrahman Jimoh A. Yar’Adua (Alapata), provided financial assistance to Ward and Zonal Executive Council members, over 300 party members, and members of Community Development Associations in Baboko Ward.
The initiative, held opposite the Sarki’ Nfawa Compound, attracted key political figures and stakeholders in the state. Among the notable attendees were Ilorin West Local Government Chairman, Hon. AbdulRahman Babatunde Ladan, Kwara State House Leader, Hon.
Barr Oba Abdulkadir Magaji, and the Sarki’ Nfawa of Ilorin Emirate, who graced the occasion with their presence.Also in attendance were the Senior Special Assistant on Transport to the Kwara State Governor, Hon. Ibrahim Orire, and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Hon. Ganiyu Galadima.
Their participation underscored the state government’s commitment to grassroots empowerment and the welfare of party members.Speaking at the event, Alhaji Abdulrahman Jimoh A. Yar’Adua (Alapata) emphasized the importance of supporting the party’s grassroots structures and ensuring the financial well-being of members actively contributing to community development.The beneficiaries of the cash support programme expressed gratitude for the financial assistance, noting that it would help strengthen their involvement in party activities and community service.
Many highlighted the impact of such initiatives in fostering unity and motivation among party members.The programme aligns with the ongoing efforts of political stakeholders in Kwara State to uplift their constituents and encourage participation in governance and development. The success of the event signals a growing emphasis on grassroots engagement and economic support for community leaders and party loyalists.As the political landscape in Kwara continues to evolve, initiatives like this reinforce the value of collective efforts in governance and the role of financial empowerment in sustaining party structures at the local level.
