The chairman of Kursi Investment Limited, Abdulfatai Seriki, has empowered residents of Kwara State with free sewing machines, cars, and solar systems in Ilorin. The empowerment program, held under the Yahaya Seriki Empowerment and Enterprise Colloquium 2026, took place on Friday at Arca Santa Arena, Ilorin. The program aimed to move beyond handouts and create sustainable enterprises for Kwarans, particularly women and young people.
The program, themed “Beyond Empowerment: Building Enterprises, Creating Wealth, Transforming Lives,” attracted beneficiaries from across the 16 local government Areas of the state, including youth groups, women associations, and artisans. The foundation stated that application for the program was done through its official portal, and selection was based on need and readiness to start or grow an enterprise.
The Senator representing Kwara Central, Saliu Mustapha, commended Mr. Seriki for empowering young Nigerians. He said, “This is certainly not his first intervention of this magnitude, and I sincerely hope and pray that it will not be his last.” He added that the empowerment reflects a philosophy of service that he has consistently believed in and practiced over the years.
In 2023, the foundation empowered over 1,800 Kwarans with over N250 million worth of support covering business grants, tools, and skills training. The foundation's initiative aims to create sustainable enterprises for Kwarans, particularly women and young people. The program is part of the Yahaya Seriki Foundation's efforts to empower residents of Kwara State.
The empowerment program included the distribution of free sewing machines, cars, and solar systems to beneficiaries. The foundation's goal is to move beyond handouts and create sustainable enterprises that will transform the lives of Kwarans. The program has attracted beneficiaries from across the 16 local government Areas of the state.
The Yahaya Seriki Empowerment and Enterprise Colloquium 2026 is part of the foundation's efforts to empower residents of Kwara State. The program's theme, “Beyond Empowerment: Building Enterprises, Creating Wealth, Transforming Lives,” reflects the foundation's commitment to creating sustainable enterprises that will transform the lives of Kwarans.
The foundation's empowerment program has been commended by stakeholders, including Senator Saliu Mustapha. The program is expected to have a positive impact on the lives of Kwarans, particularly women and young people. The foundation's initiative is part of its efforts to create sustainable enterprises that will transform the lives of residents in Kwara State.
Key points
- The foundation empowered over 1,800 Kwarans with over N250 million worth of support in 2023.
