The Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation has continued to deepen its commitment to grassroots empowerment and economic development through strategic interventions aimed at supporting small business owners, women, farmers, and underserved communities across Kwara State.
According to the Executive Director of the Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation, Dr. Audu Idowu Musa, the Foundation remains focused on improving livelihoods and creating sustainable opportunities for residents through impactful community-based programmes.
Speaking during the Women Financial Empowerment Support Programme held at the Foundation’s GRA office along Lafiagi Road, Ilorin on Saturday 9th May 2026, Dr. Audu explained that the initiative forms part of the Foundation’s broader vision of promoting entrepreneurship, economic growth, and community development through direct support for small-scale business owners.
The programme, which benefitted hundreds of women entrepreneurs, witnessed the official disbursement of financial support to selected beneficiaries to help strengthen and expand their businesses.
In his goodwill remark, the Director of Youth Mobilization of the Kwara State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Muhammed Abdulmumeen, commended Former Senate President and Waziri Ngeri of Ilorin Emirate, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, for his unwavering dedication to empowering ordinary citizens through the activities of the Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation.
Alhaji Abdulmumeen disclosed that the beneficiaries were carefully identified by the Directorate based on the nature, viability, and growth potential of their businesses before being recommended for support.
According to him, “After presenting the recommendations to Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, he approved the empowerment initiative without hesitation and directed the Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation to immediately commence implementation.”
He appreciated Dr. Saraki for the swift approval and his continued support for grassroots empowerment initiatives aimed at improving the standard of living of the people.
The PDP Youth Mobilization Director further explained that both the Directorate and the Foundation would continue to monitor the progress of beneficiaries on a monthly basis to evaluate the impact and growth of their businesses.
He also cautioned beneficiaries against diverting the funds for personal use, stressing that the financial support was strictly meant for business expansion and economic advancement.
“No beneficiary should give commission or percentage to anybody. The money is strictly meant to support and grow your businesses,” he added.
Also speaking at the programme, the Deputy Director of the Directorate, Mr. Babatunde Babamale, encouraged beneficiaries to remain hardworking, committed, and focused, noting that the intervention was designed to create sustainable economic opportunities for women at the grassroots level.
Some of the beneficiaries who spoke during the event expressed deep appreciation to Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki and the Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation for the timely intervention, describing the initiative as a major boost to their businesses and family livelihoods.
They pledged to make judicious use of the financial support to expand their businesses, improve productivity, and contribute positively to the economic development of their communities.
The Foundation also highlighted several ongoing interventions currently being implemented across Kwara State, including the distribution of Aso Oke weaving materials to women to support local craftsmanship and entrepreneurship, agricultural empowerment programmes across the five local government areas of Kwara North, as well as the distribution of solar lights to underserved communities to improve access to lighting and enhance living conditions.
The latest interventions once again reaffirm the Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation’s longstanding commitment to grassroots development, economic empowerment, social welfare, and sustainable community support across Kwara State.
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