PDP's Eletu Critiques KWASSIP's Cash Grants for Poverty

Hon. Yusuf Saka Eletu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Ilorin East/South Federal Constituency, criticized the Kwara State Social Investment Programme (KWASSIP) for its reliance on small cash grants of ₦10,000 and ₦20,000, stating that such interventions are insufficient to address poverty sustainably. Speaking to PDP members, support groups, and community stakeholders in Magaji Are 2 Ward, Eletu questioned the long-term impact of these grants on beneficiaries.

He argued that while financial assistance may provide temporary relief, it does not adequately address the underlying causes of poverty. Eletu called for a broader approach to social investment, emphasizing the need for skills development, access to productive capital, business support, and programs that create sustainable employment opportunities.

He urged residents to pay closer attention to the quality of representation they elect, stressing that elected officials should understand their constituents' challenges and support policies that foster lasting economic opportunities. KWASSIP aims to combat poverty, unemployment, and economic inequality in Kwara State through various support programs.