According to a news report from Leadership, the Kwara State Social Investment Programme (KWASSIP) has disbursed N32,600,000 to traders of Kwara origin living in Lagos State, whose businesses were impacted by the recent fire at the popular Dosumu Market.

During the presentation of a symbolic cheque at the KWASSIP office in Ilorin, the state capital, KWASSIP General Manager Dr Abdulwasiu Tejidini conveyed Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s condolences to the victims of the incident.

Tejidini reaffirmed the governor’s unwavering support for all Kwarans, emphasising the administration's commitment to assisting citizens in times of need.

“Today, we presenting a cheque of Thirty two million, six hundred thousand naira to the Kwara indigenes living in Lagos State, over the recent Dosumu Market inferno that affected their businesses. This is a testament to Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq’s priority to welfare of all Kwarans across board, regardless of their locations,” he said.

“The Governor will continue to do everything within his capacity to ensure that every Kwaran is adequately carried along in his administration,” he added.

While receiving the cheque from KWASSIP boss, the chairman of the committee set up to receive the fund, Mallam Abdulganiyu Sebutu, expressed delight over the huge financial support for the affected members, describing it as an unprecedented magnanimity.

He said the governor has indeed demonstrated to be the father of not only the Kwarans at home, but also those living abroad.