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Gov AbdulRazaq Swears-in New Commissioners, Reshuffles Cabinet
Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has inaugurated the two new Commissioners Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe and Dr. Maryam Nnafatima Imam with a charge on them to be team players and key into the administration’s efforts to build on its achievements across sectors.
The inauguration of the new Commissioners led to minor cabinet portfolios reshuffling as Dr Lawal Olohungbebe got assigned into the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, while Nnafatima is named the Commissioner for Social Development.
Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu has moved to the Ministry of Tertiary Education, while Dr. Mary Arinde is to lead the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development.
Lafia Aliyu Kora Sabi is the Commissioner for the newly created Transportation Ministry, as Olohuntoyosi Thomas Adebayo, formerly of the Agriculture and Rural Development, is now assigned the new Ministry of Livestock Development.
Olohuntoyosi is replaced by Dr. Afeez Abolore, whose Solid Minerals is now to be led by Abosede Olaitan Buraimoh, who was in charge of the Social Development.
Speaking shortly after the inauguration, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq said that the new Commissioners got a deserving elevation from their previous roles as Senior Special Assistants.
He enjoined the Commissioners to renew their commitment to serving the people of the State with dedication, integrity, and vision as well as ensure teamwork.
The Governor noted that his administration had delivered very substantial and measurable progress in different sectors such as education, primary healthcare, rural and urban development, infrastructure upgrade, social protection and wealth redistribution initiatives.
He urged the Commissioners to embrace creativity, think outside the box, and to apply prudence in every decision made as they both step into their new roles.
In a remark, the new Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, who spoke on behalf of others, thanked the Governor and promised to live up to expectations.
By Abdullahi Ahmed
