Several socio-political groups in Kwara State have commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for nominating Dr. Afeez Abolore and Hon. Ali Jimoh as commissioners.
The governor on Tuesday forwarded the names of the two indigenes of Ilorin East Local Government Area to the Kwara State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation.
Among the groups that lauded the nominations are the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Kwara State Chapter; Ibagun Ward Stakeholders; APC Ilorin East Elders; Kwara State Community Policing Initiative (KWCPI); and the National League of Veteran Journalists (NALVEJ).
In a statement signed by its Chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Yusuf and Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Abdullahi Olesin, the Kwara ACF described the nominations as well-deserved and a recognition of the nominees’ track records, leadership qualities and contributions to community development.
It said the appointment would provide an opportunity for them to bring their wealth of experience to bear on the administration’s development drive.
Similarly, the Ibagun Ward Stakeholders, in a statement signed by its Chairman, Alhaji Razaq Tuwo, congratulated the nominees and thanked the governor for considering two sons of Ilorin East for the State Executive Council.
The group described the nomination as a significant milestone and a call to greater service, expressing confidence that the nominees would deploy their knowledge and experience to promote development and improve the welfare of the people.
In the same vein, the APC Ilorin East Elders, in a statement by its Chairman, Alhaji Yahaya Olohunnisomo and Public Relations Officer, AbdulRahman Bello, described the choice of Abolore and Jimoh as well-deserved and praised the governor for the decision.
The Kwara State Community Policing Initiative (KWCPI), in a statement by its Chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Yusuf, also congratulated the nominees, saying the nominations demonstrated the governor’s commitment to inclusive governance and effective leadership. It noted that the duo possess the administrative capacity required to discharge their responsibilities effectively.
The Kwara State chapter of the National League of Veteran Journalists (NALVEJ), in a statement by its Chairman, Alhaji Tunde Akanbi and Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Abdullahi Olesin, described the development as welcome, lauding the governor for prioritizing human capital development.
The league urged the governor to sustain the tempo by filling more vacant positions with capable hands.
The groups expressed optimism that upon confirmation by the House of Assembly, the nominees would contribute meaningfully to effective governance and grassroots development in the state.
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