AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq Emerges Governor of the Year

By Genesis Ogiri, Abuja 

Kwara Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq was on Wednesday honoured with the Exellence Award by Police Community Relations  Committee as Governor of the Year Award for his investments in policing, general basic amenities and prudent management of resources. 

The chairman of Nigeria Governor's Forum was recognized for his outstanding and immense contributions to the development and progress of  policing in Nigeria,  PCRC and Humanity.

Abdulrazak"s receipt of the Governor of the Year award is a testament to his unwavering commitment to excellence and service to the people of Kwara State. Under his leadership, Kwara State is poised for greatness, with a renewed sense of hope and optimism for the future.

"As the applause echoed through the  Banquet Hall of Nigerian National Merit House , it was evident that Mallam Abdulrazak's leadership has not only captured the attention of the nation but has also set a new standard for governance in Nigeria. With his vision and determination, Kwara State is on the path to greatness once again.

"Tied to the several achievements of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq , especially his responsiveness, investments in security and preferences for pro-masses policies and programmes, the award was announced on Wednesday by police Community Relations Committee 

The National Award of Exellence, the Accolade was bestowed on him at the Nigerian National Merit Award House Maitama, Abuja.
Wednesday Newsway Media Understands that, the  PCRC extolled the commitment of the Governor to reposition the state for growth and investments in security 

“The Governor has, since his  second tenure , charted a new course for the state on all fronts. He started by focusing attention on investments in security,  education, primary healthcare, rural and urban roads, water and sanitation, gender inclusion, youth engagement, citizen engagement, and efforts designed to open up the government for public scrutiny and accountability." 

“As a leader, he has run a lean administration and has led his team with his signature simplicity and tolerance for opposing views. For confronting the security and economic challenges of Kwara State through his determination to turn arund the state positively and free the people from the shackles of poverty, thus making it possible for citizens of the state to feel the impact of governance after years of neglect, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is PCRC Governor of the Year 2024."

Governor Abdulrazak is an achiever per excellence,  he has done the Renovation of schools and rehabilitation of roads, prompt payment of staff salaries, reaccreditation of the Kwara State School of Nursing and Midwifery and Colleges of Education, heavily subsidised healthcare for the poor and vulnerable, restoration of tap water to the state, especially the capital city Ilorin, graft-free payment of bursaries and scholarships and successful mainstreaming of women inclusion in government.

Hon. Yakub Tunde prudent, SA on special duties to Honourable Minister of State for youth Development while Receiving the Award, on behalf of His Excellency,  thanked the PCRC for the special recognition accorded to the Governor. He said this award is a tonic for our Governor to do more. And he will deliver a lot more to make Kwara State work for all of its people.

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