Gov. Aiyedatiwa approves N200M loans for Merchants, Artisans, SMEs

– 2024: Artisans Declare Assist For Governor Aiyedatiwa

– As Gov names Komolafe SSA on Artisan Issues

All the main artisan teams in Ondo State, underneath the umbrella of the Ondo State United Artisans Group, on Tuesday declared their assist for Governor Fortunate Orimisan Aiyedatiwa forward of the approaching governorship election within the State.

The artisans proclaimed to again the Governor throughout stakeholders’ assembly on the Cocoa Convention Corridor of the Governor’s Workplace in Akure.

The President of the Ondo State United Artisans Group, Engr. Daisi Komolafe, highlighted the voluntary nature of their go to, affirming their real dedication to Governor Aiyedatiwa’s management.

He praised the governor’s transformative agenda and expressed the artisans’ collective satisfaction together with his administration and assist for his election.

He stated: “The governor didn’t coerce us to attend as we speak’s gathering, we got here willingly on our personal accord. A few of our members couldn’t be part of us on account of ongoing observance of the Muslim quick and different private challenges.

“As artisans, we have now by no means convened in such numbers earlier than; this marks a historic first, and it’s in honor of Your Excellency. We categorical our satisfaction along with your administration.

“Artisans represent a good portion of the citizens in Ondo State, comprising 64% of voters and we unequivocally pledge our assist to you. We consider in your imaginative and prescient, and we’re wanting to work alongside you.

Komolafe, who stated the group deserves higher therapy from authorities, expressed optimism that the Aiyedatiwa administration will make life extra significant to artisans within the State.

In response to the request for extra recognition for the artisans, Governor Aiyedatiwa immediately pronounced the appointment of their President, Komolafe, as a Senior Particular Assistant to the Governor on Artisans Issues, citing his exemplary management throughout the artisan group and his dedication to their welfare.

The Governor additionally introduced that his administration has earmarked over N200m to be distributed as comfortable loans to merchants, artisans and small-scale companies within the State.

He urged the brand new SSA on Artisan Issues to liaise with the administration of the State Microcredit Company to make sure that artisans obtain the mandatory assist to thrive and contribute to the state’s financial development.

Governor Aiyedatiwa expressed gratitude for the artisans’ endorsement and reiterated his dedication to foster inclusive governance within the State.

Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan,
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State.