Saraki Turns Suspended ‘Alabaru’ Into Business Owner, Clears Three-Year Rent Debt

— Gives shop, warehouse, goods worth millions to Kwara woman

Former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has empowered a suspended market porter, popularly known as Alabaru, Hajia Ajara Jimoh, with a fully stocked shop, a warehouse and goods worth millions of naira, while also settling her outstanding three-year accommodation debt.

The intervention followed a viral video in which Hajia Jimoh alleged that she had been suspended from working as a market porter at Mandate Market, Ilorin, allegedly over her support for Saraki and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State.

Just Event Online TV reports that Rather than merely providing immediate financial assistance, Saraki opted to support the woman with a sustainable means of livelihood. Through his aides, he paid off the three years of accommodation debt owed by Hajia Jimoh, secured a new shop and warehouse for her, and purchased goods worth millions of naira to enable her to commence business as a shop owner.

The empowerment items were delivered to the new business premises located at Ile-Kolobo Compound, opposite Adangba Sawmill, Oju-Ekun-Sarumi, Ilorin West Local Government Area.

Speaking with Hajia Jimoh by telephone during the delivery, Saraki encouraged her to make judicious use of the shop and the goods provided, assuring her that the support was intended to give her a fresh start and a sustainable source of income.

Saraki also promised to continue supporting her as she settles into her new business.

According to his Press Officer on Local Matters, Abdulganiyu Abdulqadir, the intervention reflects Saraki’s longstanding commitment to supporting vulnerable members of society and helping people overcome difficult circumstances through meaningful empowerment.

The items were delivered by Saraki’s Personal Assistant, Mr Baba Idris, and his Press Officer on Local Matters, Mallam Abdulganiyu Abdulqadir.