- kwassip@kwarastate.gov.ng
- KWASSIP Office, Beside Fresh Hotel, Fate Road, Ilorin, Kwara State
The Kwara State Social Investment Programme (KWASSIP), established in 2019, aims to uplift the most vulnerable in Kwara State by addressing poverty, unemployment, and economic disparity. Focused on job creation, wealth generation, and entrepreneurial support, KWASSIP empowers disadvantaged individuals and households, helping them improve their livelihoods and contribute to the state’s economic growth. It embodies a vision where every citizen has the opportunity to thrive.
To reduce poverty and promote sustainable economic growth in Kwara State by delivering targeted financial support, skill development programs, and entrepreneurial resources that uplift vulnerable populations and foster community-wide prosperity.
To establish Kwara State as a model of inclusivity and prosperity, where every citizen has the opportunity to achieve economic independence, enjoy a higher quality of life and access social investment.
Launched a Social Protection Program and expanded Public Workfare. Supported security personnel, transporters, and Kwara traders affected by the Dosunmu Market inferno and shop demolition around ilorin.
Introduced the Public Workfare Environmental Taskforce, engaging idle youths to keep the environment clean.. Launched household support, skilled and unskilled programs, and continued the support for petty traders, widows, security, and business groups. Kwapreneur 4.0 was also rolled out to boost entrepreneurship.
Conducted a successful impact assessment, revealing significant improvements in the livelihoods of beneficiaries.
Expanded beneficiary coverage with the launch of new initiatives such as the Youth Petty Traders Seed Fund and the Widows Grant. Additional support was provided to transporters and bakers.
Introduction of key programs, including Kwapreneur, Petty Traders Moni, and Artisan Grants. Also, special grants were provided to businesses impacted by the End SARS protests. In response to COVID-19, “Owo Ile Iwe” support was extended to 629 small schools and 348 large schools.
Launch of KWASSIP with a focus on broad-based social inclusion.
KWASSIP Office, Beside Fresh Hotel, Fate Road, Ilorin, Kwara State
