AbdulRazaq holds virtual council meeting

 Adekunle Jimoh, Ilorin

KWARA State Government on Wednesday held the first state executive council (exco) meeting to drive home its call for social distancing at a time of global COVID-19 pandemic.

The teleconference was attended by members of the exco from their various locations, with Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq saying such non-physical interaction offered a glimpse into what would happen in future.

“We need to keep our eyes on the ball and not be distracted. Very shortly, we are having a committee to review the 2020 budget in the face of our current economic realities. We have to cut down on recurrent expenditure. Whatever happens, projects that directly impact on the lives of our people will be prioritised,” AbdulRazaq said.

Apparently referencing the steep drop in the price of crude oil, the governor said the national economic outlook is bleak and has necessitated urgent budget reviews to align available resources with priority projects to serve the public.

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The governor, however, said at least 20 of the 26 ongoing urban renewal road projects and 70 per cent of the schools being rehabilitated would be ready by May 29, while the administration’s water and energy projects have made tremendous impact on the people across the state.

“We will have a lot to deliver to our people (on our first anniversary). But this is the time to keep our eyes on the ball and not be distracted by some noise on the social media. We know where such noise is coming from. We have been elected to serve the people. It is not time for politics,” the governor added.

“Despite the mischief from some quarters, the people of Kwara State appreciate that we truly care for them. This is the spirit we must keep in our continuous engagement with the people. Let us also support our people at our own individual level.”