Kwara State to Invest in Dangote Shares for Female Teachers

The Kwara State Government, led by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, announced plans to purchase shares in the Dangote Refinery Initial Public Offering (IPO) specifically for female teachers in the state. This initiative aims to enhance investment and financial inclusion among educators.

The announcement was made on Monday in Ilorin during an event commemorating the 2026 World Teachers’ Day. The governor revealed that the state would buy 10,000 shares for 10 female teachers from each outstanding public school and extend the initiative to retired female teachers.

This program is developed in partnership with the Dangote Foundation, which will match every ten shares purchased with an additional ten shares. The governor also presented approximately N120 million in financial awards to various educators, including outstanding teachers and principals.

AbdulRazaq emphasized the importance of improving teachers' welfare and economic opportunities, stating that the administration would continue to prioritize their contributions to education.