2022 Igbo Day: Gov  Abdulrazaq Congratulates Ndigbo, Restates Commitment To  Inclusive Governance

 Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq  has  congratulated Igbo community in Kwara state on the occasion of the 2022 Igbo Day celebration held in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital.

The Governor, who  described the occasion as remarkable, noted  that cultural events ‘are reminders of our origin, roots, and the richness of our history in the face of globalization’. 

He added that while the advantages of globalization are well- appreciated, especially in the area of trade, caution must however  be taken in order not to abandon the Nigerian culture and mannerism.

Team@orientactualmags.com   learned the governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Mr Kayode Alabi, expressed appreciation to the Ndigbo community for their ingenuity and contributions to the growth of the state. 

‘In line with our inclusive policy, we have ensured that no segment of our community is without a say in our administration and the goodies it has to offer’ he said. 

‘This speaks to our belief in inclusive growth and unity in diversity. This is the spirit that should guide us as a nation and propel us to prosperity. We are stronger together’ he added. 

Governor AbdulRazaq urged Kwarans Irrespective of ethnic or religious divide to unite and work together to make the state greater, more peaceful and harmonious.

Earlier in his address, the President General of Igbo community in Kwara state, Sir T. N Nsoku  had on behalf of the Community expressed appreciation to the Governor for  appointing  an Igbo man  as Special Assistant. He commended the citizens of the state for being great hosts to  the Igbo people  in the state.

Also speaking, the governor’s  Special Assistant  on Inter-community Relations (Igbo),  Barrister Chukwugozie Igwebuike noted with delight that history had been made with the presence of a sitting Governor at a special occasion organized by the Igbo people in the state..

He assured  that the Igbo community in the state will support  the Governor’s re-election bid. 

The Governor was  honored with the Igbo traditional title of ‘Nwanne Di Na Mba’ which means ‘A brother from a Foreign land’ at the event-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980. Thank you