Traditional rulers and thought leaders in Kwara South Senatorial District of Kwara State have praised President Bola Tinubu's appointments, stating they align with federal character principles.

Speaking to journalists in Ilorin on Thursday, the group-led by Sir James B. Ayeni, Chief-stated that Tinubu's selection of candidates for public offices demonstrated a commitment to equity, fairness, and justice.

"By these appointments, His Excellency, President Bola

Ahmed Tinubu, has demonstrated that he belongs to all Nigerians, irrespective of region, religion or ethnicity," the people said.

They leaders also said Kwara South district had benefitted from the fair and equitable distribution of appointments across the country, and, thus, expressed gratitude to President Tinubu.

"The appointment of our children from Kwara South into various offices has rekindled our sense of belonging in the Nigerian Project."

They listed those appointed so far from Kwara South to include Prince Abdul-Lateef Fagbemi, Attorney-General/Minister of Justice, Bashir Bayo Ojulari, GCEO, NNPCL, Prince Sunday Fagbemi, chairman governing board, National Cereals Research Institute, Badeggi Niger state.

Others are Professor Wale Suleiman, chairman governing council, Federal University of Health Sciences, lla-Orangun,

Nurudeen Adeyemi Balogun, member, board of directors of TETFund, Mr. C. 0. Adebayo Jnr, MD, National Agricultural Development Authority and Lanre Falola, Commissioner, Public Complaints Commission.