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Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has denied allegations by the
Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Kwara State, that Christians in
the state are being marginalized by the state Government.
Speaking during this month’s edition of a monthly radio program, “the
Governor Explains”, Governor Ahmed said political appointments and
patronages in the state have never been based on religion persuasions
“and shall never be. Appointment of political office holder in the
State has always been purely on local government bases. It will be
perilous to give political patronages on religion bases, especially as
we try to evolve a nation out of an heterogenous country like
Nigeria”.
Advising Kwarans not to allow themselves to be dragged into any
religious crisis, the Governor said all appointments in the state had
inputs from the various local government areas as the focus of
government is to run an inclusive administration that accommodates
all, irrespective of religion or ethnic affiliations.
Speaking on road construction, the governor promised to complete all
on-going constructions and rehabilitations across the three senatorial
districts of the state and appealed to the Federal Government to
speedily intervene on the Ilorin/Jebbah, Ajasse/Erin-Ile roads to
further enhance economic activities of the people.
On water projects, Governor Ahmed said that while his government
spends N10m monthly to sink boreholes across the state, contractor
handling the water reticulation project in the state capital will soon
get back to site.
The Governor who also confirmed that the five general hospitals in
Omu-Aran, Share, Offa, Kaiama and Ilorin will be ready for
commissioning by the end of November, assured the people that “another
five will be renovated to modern standard with qualified medical
personnel as part of our determination to bring health services to the
door steps of the people”.
Governor Ahmed thanked the people of the state for their unalloyed
support and trust and further appealed for understanding to enable the
state deliver more on its electoral promises.
