Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has sworn in the newly elected 16 local government chairmen, urging them to implement programs and policies that will foster positive change in their communities.
The ceremony, held at the Banquet Hall of the government house on Monday, followed the chairmen receiving their certificates of return at the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission Office in Ilorin.
During the swearing-in, Governor Abdulrazaq emphasized the importance of recognizing the ongoing economic challenges in the country and encouraged the chairmen to focus on fulfilling their mandates to meet the expectations of the electorate.
“Set realistic goals for yourself. Be conscious of your legacies. Be fair to everyone and yourself. Attend to the needs of the people, and be open to positive engagements across the board.
“Our country is in a transitional 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.
“As local government areas and the first layer of government, be creative, explore areas of cooperation, and complement one another for bigger accomplishments.
Importantly, please prove to the people that you truly deserve to occupy this esteemed office. I wish you all the best, ladies and gentlemen,” he said.
The new chairmen emerged after the local government council election last Saturday which saw the All Progressive Congress (APC) win all the 16 LGAs and 193 wards.
Chairman Ifelodun local government, Femi Yusuf assured that the chairmen will set to work to complement the efforts of the state governor.
“This is a great moment. We have just cemented the foundation laid for the good of Kwara. We are thankful to the Kwarans for their support. The agenda is to develop Kwara and take the state to the next level,” Fagbemi said.