Kwara Gov Tasks New LG Chairmen On Prudence, Service
The Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, on Monday, swore in the newly elected chairpersons and vice chairpersons for the 16 local government areas of the state.
Abdulrazaq called on the new council leaders to be prudent with power and prioritise working with the people to address their needs.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, Abdulrazaq urged the officials to focus on leaving behind positive legacies and being fair in their governance.
“Set realistic goals for yourself. Be conscious of your legacies. Be fair to everyone and to yourself. Attend to the needs of the people, and be open to positive engagements across board.
“Our country is in a transitive phase as our economy undergoes reforms. This has brought some inconveniences for the people. Please be sensitive to the realities of the time. Don’t indulge yourselves while the people struggle to meet basic needs,” Abdulrazaq said.
The Governor further encouraged the council leaders to explore cooperation and teamwork and stressed the importance of creativity and collective efforts in achieving greater success at the local government level.
He said, “As local government areas and first layer of government, be creative, explore areas of cooperation, and complement yourselves for bigger accomplishments. Importantly, please prove to the people that you truly deserve to occupy this esteemed office. I wish you all the best, ladies and gentlemen.”
The swearing-in ceremony was attended by top officials, including the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu; Chief Judge Ayodele Adebara; Grand Kadi Abdullateef Kamaldeen; Secretary to the State Government Prof. Mamman Saba Jubril; and APC Chairman Prince Sunday Fagbemi, among others.
In his remarks, the APC Chairman in the state, Prince Sunday Fagbemi praised the people of Kwara for their continuous support, as well as Governor Abdulrazaq for his commitment to advancing public good.
“This is a great moment. We have just cemented the foundation laid for the good of Kwara. We are thankful to Kwarans for their support. The agenda is to develop Kwara and take the state to the next level,” Fagbemi stated.
Ilorin South Chairman, Majeed Bolakale Podo, while speaking on behalf of his colleagues, assured the public that they would work hard to deliver on their promises and bring positive change to their local governments.
Kwara Gov Tasks New LG Chairmen On Prudence, Service is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
