Kwara State Governor Commends Non-Indigenes' Contributions to Economic Growth
According to a news report from Leadership, the Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has acknowledged the significant role that non-indigenes play in the economic development of the state.
Governor AbdulRazaq also praised the commitment of non-indigenes to maintaining peaceful coexistence in Kwara. Represented by Senior Adviser/Counsellor Alhaji Saadu Salahu, the governor spoke at a sensitisation and interaction forum organised by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant on Non-Indigenes Relations, in conjunction with the Amalgamated Non-Indigenes Association, held in Ilorin, the state capital.
AbdulRazaq reaffirmed his administration's commitment to ensuring the security of lives and property for all residents, regardless of ethnicity or religious affiliation.
”As part of the demonstration of our love for all , our administration ensured that employment of about 5,000 teachers by the State Government was made to accord all qualified applicants , irrespective of tribe, the opportunities of getting employed without any political influence to ensure children of common people have access to quality education in the public schools.
”KWASSIP programmes that cater for business oriented people, aged , women and youths and the
Launching of Ilorin masterplan and smart city were all designed for the benefit of all.
” Our administration is unrelenting in its efforts in the areas of education, health, infrastructure, poverty alleviation, youths inclusiness and gender parity amongst others, ” the governor stated.
Earlier , the general manager of Kwara State Social Investment Programmmes (KWASSIP) , Dr. AbdulWasiu Tejidini, had highlighted Governor AbdulRazaq's achievements in reducing poverty , empowering youths on entrepreneurship , the aged and traders in the state without any discrimination what so ever .
In her remarks, the chairman of Kwara Internal Revenue Service (KWIRS), Mrs Shade Omoniyi, said tax payment is compulsory for everyone irrespective of tribe as government gives back to the community to ensure masses' welfare.
Omoniyi spoke through the director of Income Tax, Mr. Muhammed Usman.
A one time commissioner for information in the state, Alh Raheem Adedoyin commended non indigenes in the state for their consistent to Governor AbdulRazaq and urged them to consolidate their commitment to peaceful co- existence.
The event was graced by the non- executive director of NNPCL , Dr. Muhammed Ghali Alaya , former commisioner for Information, Alh Raheem Adedoyin and senior special assistant on Non- Indigenes Relations, Hon. Caleb Ono Bobi, amongst others.
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