Kwara PDP Guber Candidate Unveils Agenda, Promises N100b Security Trust Fund

The gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)in Kwara State, Engr. Sulaiman Bolakale Kawu, on Thursday unveiled his agenda for the people of the state, promising to establish N100 billion Security Trust Fund to tackle insecurity in the state if elected governor in the 2027 general elections.

Kawu made the pledge during the public presentation of his manifesto, titled, THE SBK COMPACT – KWARA PEOPLE FIRST (KPF) in Ilorin, the state capital.

He said that the security Trust Fund would provide fund for intelligence-led operations, stronger community partnerships, well-equipped and coordinated security services and a government-wide system that identifies threats, responds quickly and holds agencies accountable for risks.

“Security is the foundation of development. The first responsibility of government is to protect the lives, property and livelihoods of the governed. This aspect of the contract is for the people who have lost somebody dear to them. It is for our people who have been displaced from their homes as a result of banditry and kidnapping. It is for those who have been prevented from freely conducting their businesses. To restore the glory of our State as the State of Harmony, we will establish a 100 billion naira security trust fund to tackle insecurity,” he said.

Kawu also announced plan by his administration to establish a N40bn One Kwara Regional Development Agency if elected to deliver on viable projects and to ensure equitable development across all the communities in the state.

He also said that a minimum of N5bn would be provided as counterpart funding for donor funding sources in this area over four years.

“In addition, our government will introduce a special grassroots development initiative under which N50 million will be allocated to each of the 193 wards in the state within the first 100 days of our administration. This represents a total initial commitment of ₦9.65 billion. Under this initiative, development projects will originate directly from the various wards.

“Communities will identify and choose their most pressing needs, propose projects and participate in their implementation. Required mechanisms will be put in place to ensure transparency, accountability, technical supervision and value for money,” he added.

Kawu also said that his government would introduce a 13th month salary for every civil servant in the state.

He added that his government would create 200,000 new youth employment opportunities and 5,000 enterprise opportunities annually.

“We will support women-owned businesses by establishing a ₦3 billion Women Enterprises and Empowerment Fund to provide affordable finance and business support to our women-owned enterprises.

“Also, artisans and skilled workers will enjoy business support grants.
At least 1,000 artisans will benefit from this grant annually”, Kawu said.

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