Kwara Gov Swears In 2 Commissioners, Reshuffles Cabinet

Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has sworn in Dr Lawal Olohungbebe and Dr Maryam Nnafatima Imam as commissioners.

This is even as the governor effected changes in the portfolios of some members of the State Executive Council (SEC).

AbdulRazaq charged the new commissioners to be team players and to key into the administration’s efforts to build on its achievements across sectors.

Olohungbebe was assigned into the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, while Nnafatima got Social Development portfolio.

The erstwhile Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo- Kawu was moved to the Ministry of Tertiary Education, while Dr. Mary Arinde who was moved from the Tertiary Education is to lead the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development.

The governor named Aliyu Kora Sabi as the Commissioner for the newly created Transportation Ministry, and moved Olohuntoyosi Thomas Adebayo from the Agriculture and Rural Development Ministry to the new Ministry of Livestock Development.

The erstwhile Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Afeez Abolore was redeployed to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development while Abosede Olaitan Buraimoh is now in charge of the Ministry of Social Development.

AbdulRazaq said the new commissioners got a “deserving elevation” from their previous roles as Senior Special Assistants.

“Today marks not just the beginning of a new chapter for the commissioners-designate but, expectedly, a renewed commitment to serving the people of Kwara State with dedication, integrity, and vision,” he said.

“In leadership, and especially in public service, the strength of any administration lies in the power of teamwork. Be mindful that our mission is to collaborate, combining our strengths and ideas to leave Kwara far better than we met it.

“As is clear to everyone, our government has delivered very substantial, measurable progress in different sectors. We have set new standards in public education, primary healthcare, rural and urban development, infrastructure upgrade, social inclusion, structured social protection, and wealth redistribution initiatives.

“As you both step into your new roles, I urge you to embrace creativity, to always touch base with the people, to think outside the box, and to apply prudence in every decision made.

“I congratulate you once again, and I wish you God’s guidance in the service of our state,” the governor said.