GOVERNOR Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has sworn in the newly elected 16 local government chairmen with a charge on them, to implement programmes and policies that will bring about positive change to their communities.
The ceremony which took place at the Banquet Hall of the government house on Monday, saw the chairmen receiving the certificates of returns earlier at the Swara State Independent Electoral Commission Office, Ilorin.
During the swearing-in, Gov Abdulrazaq urged them to take cognisance of the low economy crunch in the country, charging them to focus on their mandate to the satisfaction of the electorates.
“Set realistic goals for yourself. Be conscious of your legacies. Be fair to everyone and yourself. Attend to the needs of the people, and be open to positive engagements across the board.
“Our country is in a transitional phase as our economy undergoes reforms. This has brought some inconveniences for the people. Please be sensitive to the realities of the time. Don’t indulge yourselves while the people struggle to meet basic needs.
“As local government areas and the first layer of government, be creative, explore areas of cooperation, and complement one another for bigger accomplishments.
Importantly, please prove to the people that you truly deserve to occupy this esteemed office. I wish you all the best, ladies and gentlemen,” he said.
The new chairmen emerged after the local government council election last Saturday which saw the All Progressive Congress (APC) win all the 16 LGAs and 193 wards.
Chairman Ifelodun local government, Femi Yusuf assured that the chairmen will set to work to complement the efforts of the state governor.
“This is a great moment. We have just cemented the foundation laid for the good of Kwara. We are thankful to the Kwarans for their support. The agenda is to develop Kwara and take the state to the next level,” Fagbemi said.