By Kayode Abdulazeez, Ilorin
Likeminds group across Kwara South Senatorial district has lauded the state governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq for what they described as unprecedented government impact in the region.
The group made this known during a leaders’ of thoughts meeting held in Lagos over the weekend.
Discussing the socioeconomic and political development in the region, the group affirmed that Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has done a lot better in the region than any previous administration since 1999.
Assembling under the banner of the Kwara South Development Initiative (KSDI), the leaders also said all hands must be on deck to attract more development to the region and mobilize the people for collective prosperity.
Speaking at the one-day summit which was attended by successful Kwara southerners from across the country, KSDI Convener and Founder of Thomas Adewunmi University in Oko, Dr. Johnson Adewunmi, charged the people of the state to be united and committed to the growth of the region.
Held at the Eko Hotel, the summit was the fourth of its kind organised by KSDI to unite the region and refocus its developmental priorities. The first two were held in Oko, while the third took place in Abuja.
The summit received briefings from local government chairmen across the region, especially on issues of security and grassroots development and economic growth, while different stakeholders offered suggestions on the way forward for the region.
The communique issued after the summit reads in part: “The welcome address was delivered by the Convener, Engr. Dr. Johnson B.O Adewumi. He charged all Kwara South indigenes all over the country to be united and committed to the development of Kwara South Senatorial District.
“He extolled the virtues and good work of the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (CON). He lauded the Governor for the significant improvement in infrastructural development in Kwara South and Kwara state in general. He also charged all Kwara South indigenes to return home and work hard to develop the District.
“Goodwill message was delivered online by the Executive Governor of Kwara State, HE AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (CON). The Governor lauded the theme of the conference as relevant and timely. He reaffirmed his support for the initiative, emphasising the need for Kwara State indigenes to complement the efforts of the government in the development of the state. He also canvassed for unity amongst leaders of Kwara South, stressing the need for the district to speak with one voice.
“Ojo admonished Kwara indigenes in Lagos to come and join hands with the people at home for the development of Kwara South. He extolled the leadership quality of Engr. Dr. Adewumi in bringing the district together and for his sustained investment in education, health, and economic development in Kwara South.
“A paper was presented by the convener on the Socio-Economic Development of Kwara South with emphasis on small/medium scale industries and development of cooperative societies in various communities in the district. The cooperatives programme is being championed by Kwara South Development Initiative (KSDI).
“The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Kwara State, Mallam Rafiu Ajakaye, delivered brief remarks to the Summit on the scorecard of Gov. AbdulRazaq in Kwara South. He echoed Kwara South’s appreciation to the Governor for the opening of Osi Campus of Kwara State University (KWASU), which will lead to the development of the area. He highlighted the Administration’s other giant developmental strides in roads, education, health, water, social intervention, and others in Kwara South.”
