RE: UNAUTHORIZED COLLECTION OF FEES FOR P-BAT EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM REGISTRATION IN BARUTEN LGA

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The attention of the Kwara State Government has been drawn to reports that women in Baruten Local Government Area (LGA) are being charged ₦1,500 for registration in the ongoing P-BAT Empowerment Program. 

This program, aimed at providing support to vulnerable women across the 16 LGAs of Kwara State, is a key initiative designed to mitigate the effects of subsidy removal and empower our citizens.

We wish to categorically state that the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs in collaboration with Kwara State Ministry of Women Affairs mandated that this registration is to be conducted free of charge. No individual, organization, institution or any bank has been authorized to collect any fees in connection with this program.

The Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hon. Opeyemi Oluwakemi Afolashade has made it clear that since she assumed office, the Ministry has not entered into any agreement or collaboration with any Bank or any other financial institution concerning this empowerment program. 

Any unauthorized collection of fees from women in the course of this registration process is illegal and will not be tolerated. The Kwara State Government is closely monitoring the situation, and stern action will be taken against any individual or group found exploiting our citizens by demanding payment for a service that is meant to be free.

We urge all women in Baruten LGA and across Kwara State to report any incidents of illegal fee collection to Kwara State Ministry of Women Affairs or other relevant authorities. The Kwara State Government is committed to ensuring that this program reaches all intended beneficiaries without any undue financial burden.

We reiterate that the registration is free, and any attempt to charge or extort money from participants will be met with the full wrath of the law.

Thank you.

Signed:

Hon. Opeyemi Oluwakemi Afolashade, Commissioner for Women Affairs,
Kwara State Government.

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