Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, swore in the newly elected chairmen and vice chairmen of the 16 local government areas of the state on Monday.
The ceremony took place at the Government House in Ilorin.
The new chairmen were elected in local government polls held by the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission on Saturday.
In his speech, Governor Abdulrazaq urged the new officials to use their positions responsibly and work for the benefit of the people. He encouraged them to set realistic goals and be fair in their leadership.
“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,” the governor said.
He also reminded them of the country’s economic reforms and the challenges faced by citizens, urging them to be sensitive to the needs of the people.
“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,” Abdulrazaq advised.
Sunday Fagbemi, the state party chairman, thanked the people of Kwara for their support and praised the governor for his leadership.
“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,” Fagbemi said.
Majeed Podo, the chairman of Ilorin South Local Government, spoke on behalf of his fellow chairmen, promising that they would work hard to improve their communities.
