Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State on Friday inaugurated the state’s cabinet and sworn in other appointees, including members of the Civil Service Commission.
The Governor who had earlier named Architect Kale Belgore as Senior Adviser and Counsellor also sworn in the Deputy Chief of Staff, Adebukola Risikat Babalola.
Speaking at the inauguration, AbdulRazaq charged the cabinets members and other appointees to consider what legacies they would live behind, saying the administration has a historical duty to change the narrative about the state.
He said, “Let me remind all of you that we are not necessarily the best out of the 3.5 million people in this state. However, providence has placed on our shoulders the historic responsibility to take our people out of Egypt and safely into the Canaan land.
“The recent retreat has offered you a clearer picture of where Kwara stands today and where we are headed as a team. Whatever assignment given to you must be done with all sincerity. Think always about what you want to be remembered for when you leave this office.
“We are to build a state that is viable, accountable, inclusive, responsive to the basic yearnings of its people, and is equipped with the necessary infrastructure and institutions to meet the challenges of the 21st century, while also welcoming constructive criticism to make us better at what we do. Iseya!”
Meanwhile, the Governor has assigned portfolios to Commissioners and Special Advisers, according to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye.
Aisha Ahman Pategi was assigned Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs; Ayinla Jawondo Suleiman (Justice); Arinola Fatimah Lawal (Water Resources); Murtala Olanrewaju (Communications); Aliyu Mohammed Saifudeen (Environment and Forestry); Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu (Tertiary Education); Aliyu Sabi Kora (Energy); Ahmed Fatima Bisola (Education); Agbaje Wahab Femi (Enterprises); Suleiman Rotimi Iliasu (Works and Transports); Aremu Abosede Deborah (Social Development); Joana Nnazua Kolo (Youths and Sport); Adenike Afolabi Oshatimehin (Agriculture and Rural Development) Resources; Dr Raji Razak (Health); Oyeyemi Olasunbo Florence (Planning and Finance ); Oyedun Juliana Funke (Special Duties).
The Governor has also designated Saadu Salau as Special Adviser Political, Mr Yinka Aluko as Special Adviser on Special Duties and Attahiru Ibrahim as Special Adviser Youths and Sports.