The Kwara State Government says the Minister for Information and Culture Alhaji Lai Mohammed’s recent pronouncements on governance in Kwara State are at variance with the reality on the ground.
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The Kwara State Government has expressed concern aver the arrest of Peoples Democratic Party stalwarts in Ekiti, Isin, Oke-Ero and Irepodun Federal Constituency ahead of Saturday’s by-election.
The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, has approved the appointment of six new permanent secretaries.
As part of the ongoing Ilorin water reticulation project, the Kwara State Government has begun the erection of stand pipes across the metropolis to ameliorate the problem of water scarcity.
The Kwara State Government has disclosed that a total of N6.5 billion had been expended on the Ilorin water reticulation project since the project commenced in 2009.
The Governor, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Abdulwahab Oba, described the apex court as the bastion of democracy in the country.
The State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, made this known on Monday when he signed into law an amendment bill prohibiting the production, transportation, storage or sale of charcoal in the State.
Speaking at the ceremony, which held at the Council Chamber of the Government House, Ilorin, ahead of the State Executive Council meeting, Ahmed said the appointment of the advisers demonstrates his administration’s determination to put in place a stronger machinery which will assist in meeting the aspirations of the people.
The confirmation was contained in a statement released by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Media and Communication, Dr. Muyideen Akorede, in Ilorin on Wednesday.
According to the governor in a condolence message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Abdulwahab Oba, Kwarans will particularly miss the fatherly advice and mentorship of the late politician.
Ahmed who spoke on Monday, while inspecting the progress of work on the road said irrespective of the dwindling resources to the State, his administration will continue to harness available resources to provide critical infrastructure that will transform the State.
This was made known in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Head of the State Public Workfare Unit, S.O. Aregbe.
The Governor made the call while receiving delegates from Damien Foundation, Belgium, led by its country representative, Dr. Osman Eltayeb, at Government House, Ilorin.
The governor, who made the call while receiving members of the UBEC monitoring team led by its Deputy Director of Planning, Research and Statistics, Osahon Igbinoba, in Ilorin on Monday, said this would allow more states to access the grants.
While we regard the contrived debate on the 2019 Kwara South Senatorial District Senate ticket as premature since the All Progressives Congress in Kwara State has established procedures for producing ticket bearers in all elections, we emphasize that Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed is focussed on fulfilling his mandate as Governor of Kwara State and has not declared an interest in contesting for the position or any other.
Oyeleke, on a radio programme, stated that the State Government, led by Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed, has not taken any money from the JAAC.
The State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, stated this in his message delivered on Sunday at the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, Ilorin District Headquarters.
The committee, which is comprised of members of the House of Assembly and officials of relevant ministries, submitted its report on Wednesday, according to statement by the Governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Dr. Muyideen Akorede.
According to Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Isiaka Gold, who announced the approval in a statement, the Committee, under the Chairmanship and Vice Chairmanship of Alhaji M. S. Koro and Chief P. A. O. Olorunisola respectively, is to unravel the remote and immediate causes of the mayhem, ascertain the level of damage to lives and properties, identify the culprits in the crises and make adequate recommendations to Government.
The governor made this commitment in Ilorin in separate meetings with the leaderships of the Christain Association of Nigeria in Kwara State and Quareeb Association.