Religious Leaders, LG Residents Pray For AbdulRahman Re-election, As 200 Benefit From Empowerment Scheme

Religious leaders and residents of Oke-Ero Local Government Area of Kwara State on Saturday offered prayers for the second term re-election of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq in the state.

The special prayer, held in Ilofa, headquarters of the local council, was part of the empowerment programme by the state Commissioner of Finance, Hon. Florence Olasunmbo Oyeyemi.

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The commissioner dolled out cash to 200 petty traders in the area.

The prayer was led by the chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Oke-Ero, Reverend Andrew Oyekan Aremu and Chief Imam, Alhaji Babatunde Sulyman.

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq was represented at the event by his deputy Mr Kayode Alabi.

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Speaking, one of the beneficiaries of the empowerment scheme, Mrs Ayoola Omoniyi, appreciated the gesture and promised to add the money to her business.

“We thank our commissioner, not for this in particular but for all that she has been doing for us. I will add the money to my business. We assured them of our support because we want the good work to continue beyond 2023”

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The event was graced by the APC executive led the the state chairman, Chief Sunday Fagbemi, National Assembly member, Hon. Olawuyi Ajuloopin, members of the state House of Assembly and executive.