Kwara PDP Candidate Kawu Promises ₦100 Billion Security Fund and More

Sulaiman Bolakale Kawu, the governorship candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party in Kwara State, has announced plans to create a ₦100 billion security trust fund if he wins the 2027 election. He made this promise during the launch of his manifesto in Ilorin, which he calls The SBK Compact – Kwara People First.

Kawu’s manifesto outlines his goals for improving security, infrastructure, education, and healthcare. He also aims to introduce a 13th-month salary for civil servants. His focus on security comes after a visit to the Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area, where he witnessed the impact of violence on residents.

“I saw blood on the ground and the pain of a traumatized community,” Kawu said, emphasizing his commitment to ensuring safety for all citizens. He plans to use the security fund to support intelligence operations, strengthen community partnerships, and enhance coordination among security agencies.

In addition to security, Kawu aims to create 200,000 job opportunities for youth and 5,000 new businesses each year. He also proposed a ₦19.2 billion agricultural fund to help farmers access affordable financing and resources.

For civil servants, Kawu promises timely salary payments and a new 13th-month salary. He also plans to introduce loan schemes for market traders and small businesses, as well as a fund to support women entrepreneurs.

On grassroots development, he intends to allocate ₦50 million to each of the 193 wards in Kwara State within his first 100 days in office. This funding will allow communities to decide on their priority projects.

In education, Kawu pledges to invest in teachers and improve school conditions, while in healthcare, he aims to strengthen primary facilities and ensure access to essential medicines. He also plans to address pension obligations and increase support for traditional rulers, who he believes play a vital role in community development.

Kawu stated that his administration would focus on responsible planning and transparency to effectively implement these initiatives.