The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has swore in Dr Alabi Afeez Abolore as commissioner for Solid Minerals, charging him to be patriotic, hardworking and prudent in his new office.
This development moves Engr. AbdulQuawiy Olododo to the Ministry of Works and Transport as commissioner — a responsibility he had juggled in acting capacity with his Solid Minerals portfolio.
Alabi, a native of Iponrin in Ilorin East local government are, had earlier served the state as Commissioner for Tertiary Education until May 29, 2023.
“You are again joining the administration on the back of your track record, your commitment to excellent public service, and your people skills as a technocrat and a politician,” the Governor said in Ilorin at the brief ceremony attended by the House of Assembly Speaker Rt Hon. Yakubu Salihu Danladi, a handful of cabinet members, and some political leaders from Ilorin East.
“The government has a clear agenda to leave Kwara a lot better than it met it. We have made impressively positive differences across the state, and you are joining the cabinet to contribute your own bit to the progress so far made.
“Team work, due diligence, hard work, patriotism, and prudence are key to achieving greater efficiency and better outcomes in this important role. I trust you to do your best as you join the cabinet once again,” the governor said.
At the event were secretary to the State Government, Prof Mamman Jibril, chief of staff to the governor, Alh AbdulKadir Mahe, senior adviser and counselor, Alh Sa’adu Salau, non-e xecutive director, NNPCL, Dr. Ghali Alaaya, senior special assistant on Religion (Islam), Alh Ibrahim Danmaigoro, APC party chairman for Ilorin East, Comrade Habib Lawal, Alhaji Abdulrazaq Jiddah; Baale Iponrin, Alh Ahmad Musa, Alhaji L. A.K Jimoh; Hajia Muinat Ibrahim; among other dignitaries and family members.
Prof Jibril, for his part, tasked the commissioner to be loyal, steadfast and committed as he takes up the new responsibility, adding that his pick was a reward for his service to the community and a support for the party.
Alabi, in his remarks, thanked governor AbdulRazaq for again trusting
him to serve the state, pledging not to let down his government and
the people of the state.
“I am standing here this evening to pledge that all the sterling
qualities you have presented in your speech shall be achieved In Shaa
Allaah. I am going to work in a way to ensure that all the unwavering
commitment, dedication, and loyalty shall continue. I will not fail
the administration,” he said.
Alhaji LAK Jimoh, who spoke on behalf of Ilorin East LG, commended
governor AbdulRazaq for the choice of Alabi, which he said is apt and
will be rewarding to the state.
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