May Day: Gov. Abdulrazaq reiterates commitment to workers’ welfare

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has congratulated workers in the state on the occasion of another May Day, reiterating that they deserve the best and would always have his ears.

“I stand in solidarity with the workers across the world especially in Kwara State where our administration has been consistent in listening to them, creating a better working atmosphere, and protecting their dignity and professionalism,” AbdulRazaq said in a statement by his media spokesman Rafiu Ajakaye.

“Whatever the circumstances, we will make sure to always cater for the workers within the limit allowed by resources and demand for collective sacrifice in the midst of global economic meltdown. The constant and timely salary payments, purchase of modern tools and vehicles, and restoration of running cost for optimal service delivery are just a few examples in this regard. While the days ahead promise to be tough for every segment of the society in the face of sharp reduction in revenues, our administration will not be found wanting in showing sympathy to the plight of workers, be they in the formal or informal sector.”

The Governor commended the workers and their umbrella bodies for their support and understanding since his inauguration last year May 29.

He urged the workers and their unions to keep faith with the administration in its efforts to not just catering for them but also putting in place the necessary infrastructure to allow for a decent work environment and an economy that would make life a lot better for all.

Rafiu Ajakaye

Chief Press Secretary to the Governor

May 1, 2020.

Read More

Chairman of the BUA Group Abdulsamad Rabiu has donated another N100m to Kwara State’s campaign against COVID-19 pandemic

Chairman of the BUA Group Abdulsamad Rabiu has donated another N100m to Kwara State’s campaign against COVID-19 pandemic, a few weeks after he initially donated N1bn to some frontline states including Kwara for the same purpose.

While this donation came directly to the state, the initial gesture was made through the private sector-led Coalition Against Corona Virus (CACOVID-19), according to a statement by Rafiu Ajakaye, spokesman for Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and the Kwara State Technical Committee on COVID-19.

The new donation brings to N230m the total cash donations the state has received so far in its efforts to contain the deadly virus, the statement added.

The government is particularly grateful to Alhaji AbdulSamad — and all others like him for the generous donations which have helped in no small measure to combat the fight against the pandemic,” the statement added.

Rafiu Ajakaye
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor/
Spokesman, Technical Committee on COVID-19
April 30, 2020

Read More

Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq attended flag off ceremony of Ilorin Emirate palliatives distribution to 10,000 Beneficiaries

The Kwara state Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq earlier today attended the flag off ceremony of Ilorin Emirate palliatives distribution to 10,000 beneficiaries to assuage the hardship occasioned by the lockdown with a view to containing the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.

The Governor whose father is the Mutawali of Ilorin since assuming office last May has actively participated in all the functions of Ilorin Emirate Descendants’ Progressive Union (IEDPU) with all sense of responsibility and pride as a proud son of the soil.

AbdulRazaq, who recently commended the action of the Offa community for their own efforts, encouraged other community-based organisations to take a cue from IEDPU to consolidate the efforts of the government to help the vulnerable members of the society during this period.

Read More