In a bold demonstration of grassroots empowerment and appreciation for progressive leadership, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu has launched a Community Support Initiative in honour of His Excellency, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the Executive Governor of Kwara State.
The flag-off ceremony, which was held in her ward, Okaka 1, marked an addition to the Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s led people-centered programme, aimed at complementing the Governor’s community-based development plan, which prioritizes social welfare and inclusive governance.
This initiative is a strategic effort to provide direct assistance to the most vulnerable members of society.
Speaking at the event held in Okaka Community, Taiwo Isale, Ilorin, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu, a leading advocate for women and youth empowerment, described the initiative as “a tribute to the visionary and people-oriented leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, whose transformative agenda continues to uplift lives and restore dignity to governance in Kwara State.”
She emphasized that the support programme is designed to positively impact vulnerable families, widows, youths, and the elderly, aligning with the governor’s legacy of equity, compassion, and sustainable development.
Gov. AbdulRazaq, whose tenure has been marked by infrastructural renewal, education reform, economic empowerment and diversification, and youth inclusion, was praised for his commitment to grassroots development and responsive governance.
The programme features the distribution of food items and cash to the vulnerable in the wards, a gesture that not only speak about Hajia Modibbo Kawu’s commitment to social change but also reflects the growing synergy between community stakeholders and the AbdulRazaq-led administration.
Community leaders at the event expressed their appreciation: “We have never had it this good. This support is timely and much needed. Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu is truly a daughter of the soil. Her decision to honour the governor shows we are all united behind good governance.”
Some beneficiaries also expressed their gratitude: “We appreciate her for remembering people like us, and we thank the governor for being a source of inspiration.
“This is what leadership should look like, where people in government and citizens work hand in hand. Hajia Sa’adatu is setting the pace, and we thank the governor for leading by example.”
Observers say this initiative sends a strong message about Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu’s dedication to grassroots development, people-oriented policies, and purposeful governance. Her actions not only support the current administration but also position her as a responsive and compassionate leader in her own right.
