Kwara State government has commenced the distribution of educational and nutritional palliatives to orphans and vulnerable children in the state.
At the flag-off ceremony in Ilorin, the state capital, the commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs Afolashade Opeyemi, said the initiative was not merely a distribution exercise but a deliberate effort by the government to invest in the future of vulnerable children and reduce their risk of malnutrition.
“Orphans and vulnerable children among us represent a sensitive demographic that is often neglected yet full of potential. The nutritional and educational support palliatives include rice, beans, garri, palm oil, vegetable oil, school uniforms, exercise books, sandals, school bags, socks, writing materials and PTA levies,” she said.
Opeyemi explained that the palliatives were tools of dignity and empowerment, which reflect the government’s resolve to reach the nooks and crannies of the state with impactful interventions to help everyone achieve their full potential.
While commending Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his people-oriented policies and inclusive governance, Opeyemi admonished parents to be more committed to the upbringing of their wards, warning that the state has zero tolerance for any form of child labour, abuse or abandonment.
The Alangua of Adewole, Alhaji Yusuf Yakubu, commended the governor for his unwavering commitment to the state and prayed for God’s continued guidance.
The principal of Government Secondary School, Adeta, Alhaji Issa Akanbi, appreciated the governor for extending the kind gesture to the needy and providing them with succour.
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