The Kwara state first Lady in Northcentral Nigeria, Ambassador Olufolake AbdulRazaq has donated foodstuff and materials worth thousands of naira to support the less privileged and children with disabilities in Ilorin, the state capital.
This is in continuation of a week-long programme to commemorate the 63rd Independence Anniversary of Nigeria,
The First Lady, who was represented by the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Abosede Olaitan Buraimoh restated government commitment towards the welfare of women, girls and the less privileged.
Ambassador AbdulRazaq a Professor, reiterated the efforts of both the government and Ajike People Support Foundation in impacting the lives of vulnerable women and girls positively.
She noted that the State government and Ajike People Support Foundation would continue to place a high premium on the welfare of the less privileged.
“It is because of the priority given to women and children that, Her Excellence deems it right to visit the Children Reception Centre to celebrate Nigeria’s 63rd Independence, through giving of various food items for their usage and consumption.
“It is worthy of note that the Ministry of Women Affairs, under the administration and leadership of His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, had through various programmes and activities, positively impacted the lives of vulnerable women and girls while defending the rights of Kwaran child.
“We are proud to say that programmes such as skill acquisition and empowerment have transformed the lives of many vulnerable women and girls to become successful entrepreneurs, and in turn contributed their quota to the economic growth of the State,“ she remarked.
The First Lady encouraged children, especially, the less privileged to be proud of their present condition, advising that there is ability in disability.
While commending the caregivers for their dedication to humanity, love and care for the children, Ambassador AbdulRazaq enjoined them to use the gifts judiciously for the benefit of the children to continue to ensure the growth and development of the children.
In her speech, the Commissioner for Social Development, Oluwakemi Opeyemi Afolashade, welcomed the First Lady with zeal and expressed the show of love as a renewed hope and extension of kindness towards the children.
The Commissioner explained that the Children Reception Centre was established to foster homes for the homeless, hope for the withdrawn, care for the abandoned and pathways for the lost, appreciating the State Government for creating an enabling environment for all social homes to thrive.
Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Social Development, Mr Peter Ayanwale, appreciated the State government for the gifts, noting that they have brought smiles to the faces of the children.
