Democracy Day: Kwara gives jobs to 5,200 youths
As part of the activities to commemorate its third year anniversary, the Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed-led administration has completed arrangements to engage the services of 5, 200 youths under its Quickwin empowerment programme.
The Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Isiaka Gold, who made the disclosure, told reporters yesterday in Ilorin, the state capital, that the anniversary would be low-keyed, considering the current mood in the country.
Alhaji Isiaka Gold added that the anniversary "will also feature the commissioning of projects in the road, water, energy and health sub-sectors.
Besides, it will witness Children Day Celebration, Democracy Day Celebration and above all, the launching of the Quickwin Empowerment programme with the engagement of 5, 200 of our teeming youths in the first batch.
This particular programme is aimed at reducing unemployment, enhancing livelihoods and productively engaging our youths. "Having said this, I want to make it abundantly clear that the week-long anniversary will commence on Friday, May 23, 2014 and end on Tuesday, June 3, 2014. Among others, it will be used to showcase a number of government activities, projects and programmes.
The celebrations will kick-start with prayers in Ilorin Central Mosque and Interdenominational Church Service.
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