The Emir of Ilorin, Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, on Tuesday hailed the hands-on approach of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq in delivering quality governance to Kwara.

The traditional ruler declared that it would be good to have the governor run for another term in 2023.

“Governor AbdulRazaq has been hardworking. In fact he is a field man. I think he spends more time on the fields attending to public needs than in his office,” the Emir said at the Bareke (the traditional Eid homage by the monarch), a tradition that dates back to colonial years,” said Mr Gambari. “May God continue to guide you, protect you and assure success for him in all his endeavours.”

He stated that he wished the governor “is willing to do another term in office.” 

He added, “It is an individual’s right assigned in the constitution of Nigeria that the governor that spent four years in the first term can also contest a second term. Your Excellency, go ahead with the aspiration to become a second term governor of Kwara state.”

Mr AbdulRazaq had commended the emir for his fatherly roles in promoting peace and cultural heritage of the emirate.

“Your Royal Highness, our administration is committed to the peace, unity and general well-being of the largest majority of our people,” said the Kwara governor. “And within a space of three years, we have made Kwara workers one of the best and promptly paid workforce in central Nigeria.”

Mr AbdulRazaq also mentioned that his administration’s commitment to collective good was evident across all sectors and explained that health indices have improved, with upgraded facilities across the state.

“We have taken roads and other developmental projects to the remotest corners of our state; and we have standardised basic education. Today, unlike before, Kwara competes strongly with its peers in things that truly matter,” added the governor. “But this is just the beginning. Over the next few years, our state will be the go-to place for national and international events.”

(NAN)