Kawu Launches Ambitious Kwara Development Blueprint

Engr. Sulaiman Bolakale Kawu, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State, unveiled his development blueprint titled "The SBK Compact – Kwara People First" at ARCA Santa Hall in Ilorin. Kawu's ambitious plans include a ₦100 billion Security Trust Fund aimed at enhancing security through intelligence-led operations and community partnerships.

He also promised to create 200,000 annual youth employment opportunities and allocate ₦50 million to each of the state's 193 wards within the first 100 days of his administration if elected in 2027. His proposals focus on addressing insecurity, unemployment, infrastructure deficits, agricultural productivity, and workers’ welfare.

Kawu emphasized community involvement in development projects, allowing wards to identify their needs. Additionally, he proposed a ₦40 billion One Kwara Regional Development Agency and two revolving loan schemes worth ₦9.6 billion each for market traders and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).