Don’t Indulge Yourselves While People Struggle, Gov Abdulrazaq Tells New LGA Chiefs

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has called on the newly sworn-in chairpersons and vice chairpersons of the state’s 16 local government areas to be prudent with power and sensitive to the needs of the people.

The governor gave this charge during the inauguration ceremony held at the Government House in Ilorin on Monday.

Addressing the newly elected council leaders, the governor urged them to focus on the public good and avoid self-indulgence, especially in light of the economic challenges facing the country.

“Set realistic goals for yourself. Be conscious of your legacies. Be fair to everyone and to yourself. Attend to the needs of the people, and be open to positive engagements across board,” Abdulrazaq said.

“Our country is in a transitive phase as our economy undergoes reforms. This has brought some inconveniences for the people. Please be sensitive to the realities of the time. Don’t indulge yourselves while the people struggle to meet basic needs,” he added.

The governor emphasized the importance of local governments as the closest tier of government to the people, urging the chairpersons to collaborate for greater achievements in their respective communities.

In attendance at the inauguration were notable dignitaries, including the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu; Chief Judge Ayodele Adebara; Grand Kadi Abdullateef Kamaldeen; and Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Mamman Saba Jubril, among others.

Speaking on behalf of his colleagues, Majeed Bolakale Podo, the newly elected chairman of Ilorin South, assured the public of their commitment to the welfare of the people. “We will work hard for the good of the people,” Podo pledged.

The state’s APC Chairman, Prince Sunday Fagbemi, also commended the people of Kwara for their support and praised Governor Abdulrazaq for his leadership. “We have just cemented the foundation laid for the good of Kwara. The agenda is to develop Kwara and take the state to the next level,” Fagbemi said.

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