Gov AbdulRazaq Calls His Administration ‘Product Of Popular Mandate’, Swears In 5 New Permanent Secretaries
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara state on Wednesday called his administration a product of ‘popular mandate’ noting that this had stood as reasons for prioritizing and protecting the interests of majority of Kwarans.
The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Rafiu Ajakaye noted in a statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com on Thursday that AbdulRazaq said this at the Government House, Ilorin on Wednesday evening after swearing in five new permanent secretaries.
The new permanent secretaries are ; AbdulRahman Ameen Babatunde; Asonibare Omolola Christiana; Raheem Abdulbaqi; Samuel Elizabeth Keatswa; and Yusuf Ibrahim Amuda.
The statement noted that Umar Muhammed , an indigene of Patigi, was also sworn in as Special Adviser on Sports and Youth Development during the event.
‘Your appointment is a public trust. I urge you to act it in words and in action. Together, let us strengthen the civil service and drive policies and programmes in support of the greater Kwara project.
Our administration is a product of popular mandate. For this reason, we have prioritized the interest and well-being of the largest majority of our people.
This explains our investments in healthcare delivery, education, workers’ welfare, improved social amenities, and general economic development of our state. I urge you to support us in this regard’ AbdulRazaq said.
Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Mamman Saba Jubril, also urged the new appointees to be hardworking and prayerful.
‘We join you to thank His Excellency for appointing you to these positions. May God bless it for you all’ he said.
State Head of Service, Mrs. Susan Modupe Oluwole, while announcing their portfolios, said the Civil Service is currently undergoing a rebuilding process, asking them to put in their best to justify their appointment.
Amuda, who spoke on behalf of the new Permanent Secretaries, expressed their gratitude to the Governor for finding them worthy of being appointed, stating their readiness to support the administration towards implementing its policies and programmes for the benefits of the people.
The portfolios of the new Permanent Secretaries are: Raheem Abdulbaqi (Special Duties); AbdulRahman Ameen Babatunde (General Services); Yusuf Ibrahim Amuda (Ministry of Women Affairs); Mrs. Samuel Elizabeth Keatswa (Environment); and Mrs. Asonibare Omolola Christiana (Communications)- 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
