Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has provided reasons why the next governor of the state should come from the Kwara north district. According to him, this move is aimed at expediting development in the region. The governor made these remarks during a visit to the palace of the Emir of Lafiagi in Edu local government area, Alhaji Muhammed Kudu Kawu, to commiserate with the people over recent flooding in the community.
The governor emphasized that the decision to zone the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress to Kwara north is part of his administration's efforts to bring more development to the area. He stated that it is a natural thing for a leader's area of origin to experience greater impacts, and therefore, the next governor should come from Kwara north to ensure the region feels the development. AbdulRazaq thanked the people of Kwara north, including the Lafiagi Emirate, for supporting his government.
The governor also addressed the recent flooding issue in the area, identifying the dredging of the River Niger as a lasting solution to the problem. He promised to continue pushing for a lasting solution, engaging federal agencies like the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Inland Waterways, HYPADEC, and other federal agencies for their support. The governor's visit aimed to commiserate with the affected communities and see how to bring succour to them.
During his visit, AbdulRazaq directed the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to visit the affected areas and take inventory of the losses for adequate government support. He also provided a sum of N10m to cater to their immediate needs, including medical care, food, and drinking water. The governor's efforts aim to alleviate the suffering of the affected communities.
In addition to addressing the flooding issue, AbdulRazaq visited the College of Education (Technical) Lafiagi and Lafiagi Stadium, which is under reconstruction. He promised to intensify efforts to upgrade the college to a Federal University of Education. The governor also expressed his willingness to look into the reopening of the Gbugbu International Market, Lafiagi, which was earlier closed for security reasons.
The governor's visit to the affected communities and his promises to address their challenges demonstrate his administration's commitment to the well-being of the people. The N10m provided for the immediate needs of the affected communities is a temporary measure to alleviate their suffering. The governor's efforts to engage federal agencies for support on the dredging of the River Niger show his determination to find a lasting solution to the flooding issue.
AbdulRazaq's decision to zone the governorship ticket to Kwara north has been justified as a move to expedite development in the region. The governor's emphasis on the importance of a leader's area of origin experiencing greater impacts highlights his administration's focus on balanced development. The visit to various communities and institutions showcases the governor's efforts to address the challenges facing the state and improve the lives of its citizens.
Key points
- The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has stated that the next governor of the state should come from the Kwara north district to expedite development in the region.
- The governor identified the dredging of the River Niger as a lasting solution to the flooding issue in the area and promised to engage federal agencies for support.
- AbdulRazaq provided a sum of N10m to cater to the immediate needs of the affected communities, including medical care, food, and drinking water.
