The Kwara State Governor, Alh. Abdulfatah Ahmed has expressed his profound gratitude to Allah for making his tenure in office eventful and fruitful, even as he thanked the people of the state for the opportunity and support given to him to serve.
Ahmed expressed his gratitude last Wednesday, during the valedictory session of the State Executive Council at the Government House, Ilorin.
He stated that though challenges were abound, the memorable and unique opportunity to serve the state for 16 years both as Commissioner and Governor was more paramount to him.
He also expressed profound gratitude to the Senate President and former governor of the State, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, for providing him the platform for ascending to leadership in the state and contributing to the development of Kwara.
Governor Ahmed said that having worked in both the public and the private sectors, he was pleased that his tenure has been impactful, eventful and fruitful consequent upon his laudable achievements. Continuing, he thanked the state executive council members and all those who served in his eight year administration, stressing that his accomplishments couldn’t have been possible without their input.
Governor Ahmed wished them success in their future engagements and prayed for Kwara State’s continued progress.
In his remarks, the Deputy Governor, Elder Peter Kisira, described Governor Ahmed as an old friend adding that their working relationship was cordial and rewarding.
Earlier, the Secretary to Kwara State Government, Alhaji Isiaka Sola Gold thanked Governor Ahmed him for the opportunity given to serve in his cabinet.
Lending her voice, the Head of Service, Mrs Susan Dupe Oluwole explained that the Governor has achieved so much in the lives of public servants and the state at large, with an appeal that he should commission the ongoing state Secretariat before his departure from office. She however called on the incoming administration to build on Ahmed’s achievements for the benefit of Kwarans.
Briefing newsmen after the meeting, the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Alhaji Ishak Mohammed Sabi said some projects are still ongoing, the Geri Alimi Diamond underpass, Land Administration Office and KWASU School of Business and Governance among others will be commissioned by the Governor before the expiration of his tenure.
