Kwara govt partners private on social support for vulnerable groups
The Kwara State Government has reiterated its commitment to partnering with private bodies and meaningful individuals in promoting the welfare of the needy and vulnerable groups in the State.
Hon. Abosede Olaitan Buraimoh, the Commissioner for Social Development, made this known on Tuesday while hosting a group of Muslim Community, Oasis Muslim Care Foundation.
Hon. Buraimoh, while commending the Foundation’s stride in taking the plight of the vulnerable groups to heart, added that such a service is paramount and one of the cardinal focus of the AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq-led administration.
She said, “We are delighted and impressed for the purpose of which you approached us. Your project’s mission is important and will definitely help in reducing the burden of the State Government. In this regard, it’s a good development and a worthy project to reckon with.”
“The periodic enlightenment session with the secondary school students is equally apt in ameliorating the spate of social menace among youths in schools and society at large”, she added.
On his part, the Permanent Secretary, Mr Peter Kayode Ayanwale, appreciated the Foundation’s effort at reaching out to the Ministry and urged the Foundation to ensure inclusive services, devoid of racism, ethnicity or religious sentiment, adding that service to humanity is a service to God.
Speaking earlier, the Ag. Chairman of Oasis Muslim Care Foundation, Dr Ridwan Agboola, disclosed that the Foundation acknowledged the Ministry’s zeal towards improving the standard of living of vulnerable groups, which is also in with the Foundation’s mission to provide succour to the sick, Muslim needy and provide outreach support on health-related issues confronting Muslim faithful in the State.
Dr Agboola added that the Foundation has often collaborated with other relevant bodies, like the Islamic Medical Association of Nigeria (IMAN), for practical and adequate medical aid to the sick and vulnerable groups, adding that members of other religions have benefitted from the services.
“We do go to secondary schools on enlightenment on drug abuse, its adverse effects and other social vices; sensitisation visits to the prison, among others”, he said.
