Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has announced Abdulkadir Mahe Aliyu, a prince of Ilorin Emirate and former permanent secretary, as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG).
Governor AbdulRazaq also inaugurated members of the state executive council — along with five new permanent secretaries and a member of the Civil Service Commission.
Mahe was sworn in along with the Commissioners as well as two Persons Living With Disabilities (PLWDs) as Permanent Secretaries.
Similarly, AbdulRazaq swore in Jamila Bake, a former commissioner, as a permanent member of the Kwara State Civil Service Commission, representing Kwara North at the statutory body.
He charged the new SSG and commissioners to work as a team and be responsive and mindful of the public good in their duties.
The governor further asked cabinet members to pore over the different projects and assignments in their ministries and advise the government on areas that need improvement, specifically that the government will change how road projects are designed in the state for better quality.
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“The last four years have seen us stabilising and repositioning different sectors of our society. Our achievements are boldly written in education, urban renewal projects, rural development, healthcare delivery, provision of potable water, gender mainstreaming and youth empowerment, and general welfare of the people especially through the safety net programmes and other interventions. The Kwara socio-economic climate has proven resilient against all odds.”
AbdulRazaq said their choice as cabinet members and public servants is a product of wide consultations, merit, and careful consideration for the public good.
Permanent Secretary, of Establishment and Training in the office of SSG, Alhaji Ibrahim Muhammed, said the new commissioners had, upon their appointment, gone through necessary training on good governance.
He appreciated the governor for equipping the team with adequate expertise and expressed confidence that the administration and the state would be better for it.
The portfolioss of the new commissioners are as follows: Abdulganiy Abdulazeez Kola (Energy); Aliyu Kora Sabi (Planning and Economic Development); Shehu Ndanusa Usman (Environment); Afolashade Opeyemi Kemi (Social Development); Dr. Segun Ogunsola (Housing and Urban Development); Abdulquawiy Olododo (Solid Minerals); Senior Ibrahim Suleiman (Justice); Hauwa Nuru (Finance); Damilola Yusuf (Business, Innovation and Technology); Oloruntoyosi Adebayo Thomas (Agriculture and Rural Development); and Bola Olukoju (Communications).
Others are Abubakar Abdullahi Bata (Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Developments); Bello John Olarewaju (Special Duties); Dr. Amina Ahmed el-Imam (Health); Dr. Mary Arinde (Tertiary Education); Olaitan Buraimoh (Women Affairs); and Usman Yunusa (Water Resources).
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