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  • Eschew hate speeches, Ahmed cautions politicians

    As Nigeria approaches another election year, Kwara state Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed has urged politicians to abhor hate speeches and incitement of the people against constituted authorities.

    He also elicited the support of all Nigerians in nurturing the nation’s fragile democracy to a vibrant, strong and prosperous one.

    In his Democracy Day message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Abdulwahab Oba, Governor Ahmed said “all advanced democracies of the world had passed through turbulent times but survived through dialogue and citizens’ commitment to democratic norms”.

    The governor who admitted that the state was challenged because of the fall in federally allocated revenue, explained that the ingenuity of his government in reforming the revenue generation platforms had launched the state among few viable states in the country with self-sustaining capacity.

    Read Also: Ahmed appoints new aides

    Governor Ahmed said his government had invested heavily in human capital development with the setting up of International Vocational, Technical and Entrepreneurial College, Ajase-Ipo, injection of over N2bn to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and other incentives to support the informal sector.

    Ahmed assured Kwarans that all the ongoing developmental projects would be taken to completion levels in a bid to bridge infrastructural deficit and guarantee sustainable  economic growth in the state.

    The governor also promised even development of the state, saying that no section of the state would be left out in the provision of amenities

  • Let’s nurture our democracy – Gov. Ahmed

     Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara has solicited the support of all Nigerians in nurturing the nation’s fragile democracy to one that is  vibrant, strong and prosperous.

    The governor made the call in his Democracy Day message issued on Tuesday in Ilorin by his Chief Press Secretary, Abdulwahab Oba.

    “All advanced democracies of the world had passed through turbulent times, but survived through dialogue and citizens’ commitment to democratic norms,” Ahmed said.

    As Nigeria approaches another election year, Ahmed called on politicians to abhor hate speeches and incitement of the people against constituted authorities.

    Read Also: Ahmed appoints new aides

    Ahmed, who said the state was facing challenges because of the fall in federal allocation, explained that the ingenuity of his government in reforming the revenue generation platforms had launched Kwara  among the few viable states  with self-sustaining capacity.

    He also said his government had invested heavily in human capital development with the setting up of  the International Vocational, Technical and Entrepreneurial College, Ajase-Ipo.

    According to him, his government has also injected over N2 billion into Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and other incentives to support the informal sector.

    He assured the people of the state that all the ongoing developmental projects would be completed in a bid to bridge infrastructural deficit and guarantee sustainable economic growth in the state.

    The governor also promised even development of the state, saying no section would be left out in the provision of amenities.

    NAN

  • Gov. Ahmed urges Eagles to start early preparations

    Gov. Ahmed urges Eagles to start early preparations

    Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has called on the Super Eagles to commence preparations for the 2018 FIFA World Cup scheduled for June in Russia in earnest.

    A statement by Ahmed’s Chief Press Secretary, Abdulwahab Oba, disclosed that the governor on Sunday in Ilorin also congratulated the Super Eagles for qualifying for Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup.

    According to it, Ahmed said Eagles’ qualification has once more demonstrated the nation’s strength in football, which made Nigeria the first African country to qualify for the tournament in Russia.

    The Super Eagles qualified for their 6th World Cup appearance with a match to spare after beating Zambia 1-0 in Uyo on Saturday.

    Gov. Ahmed commended the players for their doggedness and determination to fly Nigeria’s flag at the competition.

    “The Super Eagles should commence preparations for the World Cup immediately, so that Nigeria won’t just make up the number at the biggest football fiesta, but further make Africa proud,” he added.

    The governor however urged the Federal Government to monitor strictly the team’s preparation for the World Cup because of the unity sports generally brings to Nigerians.

    He also promised to further make the state enabling for sports development.

    Ahmed pledged to renovate the state’s indoor sports hall to world standard before the end of his tenure.

    NAN

  • Children’s Day: Ahmed, Saraki bemoan insecurity

    Children’s Day: Ahmed, Saraki bemoan insecurity

    Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed has urged parents and guardians to show more commitment to the proper upbringing of their children and wards, especially in the face of prevailing security challenges in the country.

    Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ecology and Environment, Dr. Bukola Saraki, advised the Federal Government and security agents to provide a safe home for the Nigerian child.

    Ahmed, in a statement yesterday in Ilorin by his Chief Press Secretary, Alhaji Abdulwahab Oba, was commenting on this year’s Children Day celebration.

    The governor said Nigeria was passing through one of the most challenging and traumatic periods of its chequered political history.

    He decried the spate of bombings, kidnappings and other forms of crimes in the country.

    Ahmed said the society should ensure that the Nigerian child, especially the girl-child, lives peacefully to facilitate her for growth and well-being rather than under the present state of insecurity in the country.

    The governor admonished the Nigerian child to strive for excellence.

    He urged parents to instil religious and moral discipline in their wards so that they can be better members of the society.

    According to him, religious leaders need to pray for peace and harmony in the country so that the nation can achieve its full potential.

    Saraki stressed that “every child deserves a safe home”.

    The former governor urged all stakeholders to “use this occasion to show love and protect the children’s interest and invest in them towards the realisation of their full potentials”.

    He added: “As the senator representing Kwara Central, I pledge to continue to use my good office to advocate for the children’s welfare and contribute meaningfully to their growth and development in all ramifications.

    “This is the right time to honour our children, who deserve much more than what our country currently present to them.

    “In the past one month, our children have been the focal point of our collective struggle; to grant them freedom from the dens of their abductors and provide an enabling environment for them to become the future leaders of tomorrow. “

     

    “At the moment, their dreams are under severe threat unless we pull our acts together so that we can grow stronger and combine our strength to bring back these girls.

    “As parents, it is our responsibility to show them love always; to give them a sense of security that we can protect them and assure them that their well being means everything to us.

    “Nigerians and indeed the world will sincerely admit the pathetic disposition of our government to the rescue of these girls. Without regard to politics, creed or ethnicity, we must continue to give those in authority, our military, and all our security agencies our full support to #BringBackOurGirls and in return they must show commitment and sincerity.

    “I commend the unwavering efforts made so far by everyone in trying to locate the abducted children especially our military men.”

     

  • Ahmed: our defection was against PDP’s impunity

    Ahmed: our defection was against PDP’s impunity

    KWARA State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed yesterday said the defection of five new Peoples Democratic Party (nPDP) governors to the All Progressives Congress (APC) was not a fight against President Jonathan, but against the PDP.

    He said PDP had lost “all traits of democaratic ethos; a party that pursues personal rather than collective aspirations.”

    Governor Ahmed spoke in Ilorin on a radio programme, Focal Point.

    The governor said the PDP “refused to be reinvigorated, reformed and rehabilitated, as the culture of impunity had taken toll on the party and likeminds became disenchanted with developments in the party.”

    According to him, he and the governors of Adamawa, Kano, Rivers and Sokoto states have found the APC as an enabling platform to advance the cause of their people and other Nigerians.

    Ahmed, however, gave an assurance that they remained open to collaborating with the Presidency on matters that could advance the development of the country.

    The governor congratulated The Nation on its winning the Newspaper of the Year award at the Nigeria Media Merit Awards (NMMA) in Ekiti State.

    Ahmed, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Abdulwahab Oba, described the award as an endorsement of The Nation’s robust editorial policy and professional excellence.

    The governor said The Nation, since its establishment, had not only remained steadfast in its commitment to the ideal of balance reportage but parades a crop of columnists, whose opinions and analysis have continued to define the nation’s political and economic landscape.

    He urged the paper not to rest on its oars.