Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has approved various palliative packages for different vulnerable groups in the state aimed at cushioning the effects of the biting fuel and naira scarcity being experienced across the country.
In a statement issued on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Rafiu Ajakaye, AbdulRazaq announced that the palliatives which will commence on February 13, include “cash transfer to widows, pensioners, transporters, marketers, smallholder farmers, free bus rides for students and other vulnerable people in the state.”
The statement added that the palliatives will be done through the Kwara State Social Investment Programme (KWASSIP) for proper coordination and accountability.
