The Lagos State Government has presented cheques for various sums of money to 250 vulnerable individuals to help them scale up their businesses and meet essential needs.
The cheque presentation took place at the Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja, with disbursements ranging from N300,000 to N1.5 million per individual.
The Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement, Dr Tajudeen Afolabi, who presented the cheques, said that the initiative aimed to alleviate hardship among the state’s most vulnerable residents
He said that the financial support was intended to assist beneficiaries in settling expired house rents, medical bills, children’s school fees and other critical expenses.
Afolabi reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting needy residents through its financial assistance programme – Sanwo-Olu Cares and Sanwo-Olu Listens”.
”You don’t have to know anyone in government to benefit from this.
”Most of the letters requesting help are dropped anonymously in our waiting room.
”I treat these letters daily. Some I even take home to ensure they are addressed, ” he said.
Afolabi added, “Please don’t spend this money on rams. Start small businesses and let the money grow.”
“Applicants are required to submit handwritten letters clearly stating their needs, such as business support, rent, education, or medical expenses.”
According to Afolabi, all letters must include proof of Lagos residency, National Identification Number, a passport photograph, phone number, and a detailed address. Requests varied from N300,000 to N5 million.
He encouraged those with health challenges to enrol in the Ilera Eko Health Insurance Scheme, which offers comprehensive medical care for N15,000 annually.
One of the beneficiaries, Mrs Omowunmi Busari, a 48-year-old businesswoman from Apapa, expressed gratitude to the Sanwo-Olu-led administration for the assistance.
Mr. Abdullahi Tanko, a 59-year-old trader from Nasarawa, said he was surprised but thankful to be selected.
The Special Adviser reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting needy residents through its financial assistance programme – Sanwo-Olu Cares and Sanwo-Olu Listens.
The financial support is intended to assist beneficiaries in settling expired house rents, medical bills, children’s school fees, and other critical expenses.
