The programme includes the training and inauguration of volunteers comprising teachers, health workers, social workers, and community leaders.
Ms Birukila mourned the departed souls and called on the authorities to expedite action on negotiations for the release of those abducted.
This comes a few days after terrorists killed over 170 people in Kwara.
The pope also charged the government headed by Mr Tinubu to work with determination to secure the lives of citizens.
The VP was received by the state governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, members of Kwara State Executive Council and other top government functionaries.
