Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq yesterday attended a New Year funfair that the administration held for adopted and special children and inmates of the Juvenile Correctional Home in Ilorin, the state capital.
The governor danced and took pictures with the children and their caregivers, after which he joined them to cut the cake in celebration of the new calendar.
The programme was organised by the State Ministry of Social Development and was attended by several government officials and senior civil servants.
The event featured musicals and games such as first-to-sit contests, headgear -tying skills, balloon blowing, and dance games. Winners from each session of the games went home with prizes.
“We have come to celebrate the children with various challenges. It is also to encourage and support the caregivers,” the Governor told reporters on the sideline of the event in Ilorin.
The commissioner for social development, Olaitan Buraimo said the programme was organised to underscore the affection of the governor for the children living with disabilities as well as cheer up those in juvenile homes as a form of inclusion.
She thanked the governor for the approval of the celebration and his presence, saying this is another evidence that AbdulRazaq is child-friendly.
The permanent secretary, Ministry of Social Development, Peter Ayanwale, who is visually impaired, said they were not surprised with the governor’s active participation, given his passion for children with special needs.
“This is another good example that can be learnt from His Excellency,” he said.
