Governor Ahmed, who commended those who made efforts to protect some of the victims regardless of their religious inclination, called on security agencies to immediately launch investigation into the incident and unravel the perpetrators of the unholy act with a view to bringing the culprits to book.
Browsing: Governor Ahmed
In a new year message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Abdulwahab Oba, the governor promised to rededicate himself to collective prosperity.
The State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, gave the assurance while signing into law the State’s 2018 budget of N190,997,425.571, as passed by the State House of Assembly.
In a Christmas message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Abdulwahab Oba, the Governor said while this occasion calls for sober reflection on individual contribution towards growth and development of the nation, Christians should also use the period to pray for the nation’s leadership for divine direction and guidance.
Ahmed said that while constructive criticism is a hallmark of robust democracy, it provides no excuse for individuals or groups to employ deliberate falsehood, misinformation or disinformation to incite hatred and promote divisive sentiments.
Ahmed added that he had met with the chairmen of the affected local governments with the aim of identifying their various problems and fashion out possible solutions to their varied challenges.
This was disclosed by Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed while featuring on a popular radio programme: “Governor Explains,” on Tuesday in Ilorin, the State capital.
Governor Ahmed said this while fielding questions from journalists during an interactive radio programme, The Governor Explains, on Tuesday in Ilorin.
Ahmed said this in Esie, Irepodun Local Government Area at the 30th coronation celebration of the Elesie of Esie, Oba Yakubu Egunjobi II.
Yahaya said the construction work would be completed in the next three to four months as a result of the concrete works involved and the need to allow them to cure before moving to the next stage.
The State Commissioner for Finance, Alhaji Demola Banu, who made this disclosure in a statement on Wednesday, said Governor Ahmed gave the approval on Wednesday and that the institutions have received the funds.
The governor, who stated this on Tuesday through a statement on his Facebook page, noted that the reduction in the tuition fees was in recognition of the current economic challenges facing families in the country.
Speaking during the swearing-in at the Council Chamber of the Government House, Ilorin, Governor Ahmed charged the chairmen to synergise with all relevant stakeholders to raise Internally Generated Revenue to meet their statutory responsibilities.
The State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed, stated this in Ilorin while speaking at the meritorious award presentation of the State Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria.
Ahmed gave the assessment after voting and interaction with the Kwara State Commissioner of Police.
Governor Ahmed said having received reports from the security agencies of their readiness to provide security before, during and after the election, he is confident that it will be held in a peaceful and orderly atmosphere.
Governor Ahmed beat Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Governors Willie Obiano of Anambra State and Akinwumi Ambode of Lagos State to emerge winner in the category at the 9th edition of the annual award and lecture series.
This was disclosed on Thursday by the World Bank Country Director for Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project, Engineer Tunji Ahmed, during a courtesy visit to the Kwara State Governor, Dr. Abdulfatah Ahmed, at the Government House, Ilorin.
The Chairman of the State Civil Service Commission, Alhaji Salman Adelodun Ibrahim, who dropped the hint while briefing newsmen in Ilorin, explained that 1,680 civil servants registered for the promotion examination across the state.
According to the Publicity Secretary of party, Alhaji Sulyman Buhari, the campaign rally will hold at the party secretariat by 10am.