Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, on Monday, swore in the newly elected chairpersons and vice chairpersons of the 16 local government area of the state, who advised them to “be prudent with power and work with the people” for the good of everybody.
The Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission’s local government elections on Saturday yielded the new chairmen.
Shortly after taking the oath of office at the Government House in Ilorin, the governor thanked the newly appointed council heads, their families, political leaders, local stakeholders, and all those who contributed in different ways to their emergence.
“Set realistic goals for yourself. Be conscious of your legacies. Be fair to everyone and yourself. Attend to the needs of the people and be open to positive engagements across the board.
“Our country is in a transitional 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.
“As local government areas and the first layer of government, be creative, explore areas of cooperation, and complement one another 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,” he said.
Sunday Fagbemi, the party chairman, praised the governor for his statesmanship and dedication to the common good as well as the state’s citizens for their support.
“This is a great moment. We have just cemented the foundation laid for the good of Kwara. We are thankful to the Kwarans for their support. The agenda is to develop Kwara and take the state to the next level,” Fagbemi said.
Speaking on behalf of his colleagues, Majeed Podo, the chairman of the Ilorin South Local Government Council, promised to put in a lot of effort on behalf of the residents of his local government regions.
