People's Democratic Party chieftain, Governor Ayodele Fayose has provided a soft loan for petty business owners in his state to boost their business.
Governor Ayodele Fayose presenting the cheques to the beneficiaries
Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose on Thursday made good his promise to make N10m available for Beer, Foods and Drinks Sellers Association of Nigeria, Ekiti State Chapter.
Fayose had on 31st January, 2017 during the Association's Exco Inauguration in Ado-Ekiti promised to improve members' business with N10m revolving loan that will benefit members across the 16 LGAs.
While presenting cheques to the over 500 beneficiaries who came from across the 16 Local Government Areas at the Government House in Ado on Thursday, Governor Fayose said the gesture was in fulfilment of his promise to them during their inauguration.
The governor explained that the initiative was also in line with the stomach infrastructure programme aimed at supporting their business.
Mr Fayose urged beneficiaries to refund the loan as and when due so others can benefit. He urged those without voters card to take advantage of the registration which will commence on 27th of April, 2017 by INEC.
In an interview with some of the beneficiaries, Mrs Ajanaku Oluwatoyin and Adebowale Adeyemi who described governor Fayose as a promise keeper thanked him for the gesture.