- Investments in hospitality facilities, tech very strategic, NIPR tells Kwara Governor
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has presented N6m cheques to the six public school students who recently won the presidential debate competition in Abuja.
That was a fulfillment of his administration’s pledge to give the great six one million naira each alongside a full scholarship for their first degree in any public tertiary institution in Nigeria.
The six public school students are: Mashood Kamaldeen (Government Secondary School, Ilorin East LG); Jatto Ramatallahi (Offa Grammar School, Offa); Jimoh Abayomi Emmanuel (Tanke Community Junior Secondary School, Ilorin South); Emmanuel Chioma (St. Anthony Junior Secondary School, Ilorin East); Dolapo Mariam (Offa Grammar School, Offa); and AbdulKareem Uswat ( Okelele Junior Secondary School Ilorin East).
AbdulRazaq congratulated them and their parents on the feat, saying the government will continue to monitor their educational programme to succeed in life.
“Once again, I congratulate the victorious students of the 2023 Presidential School Debate of Nigeria. We are happy about the feat. You’ve made us proud in Kwara State. We are committed to your progress and we will continue to monitor that,” the Governor said.
He said billions of naira will be committed this year to various educational and hygiene programmes, such as AGILE and WASH, to aid learning and improve the safety of pupils in schools.
“We continue to make sure you, and indeed every Kwara child, have a very conducive environment to learn. That is why Kwara is one of the states that engage in the FG/World bank-supported AGILE project (Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment). We shall be making full advocacy about other programmes the state has subscribed to over the coming months as well,” he said.
“This year, billions will be invested to improve the educational curriculum and infrastructure in our schools. We are taking this very seriously. We will make sure we cover most schools as we go along.
“To the teachers and parents, I urge you to keep up your support for these kids and for their education. Let us continue to strengthen our patriotism to the state and to Nigeria as a whole.”
He appreciated the management and staff of the SUBEB for what he called a remarkable improvement in their commitment to work, and pledged his continued support to the agency to sustain the tempo.
AbdulRazaq also thanked the traditional institutions for their support and sought their continued engagement and suggestions that will improve service delivery in the education sector.
The ceremony was attended by some government officials and traditional chiefs, including the Chairman House Committee on Education, Baba Muhammed Boriya; Mariam Yusuf Aladi; AGF Salaudeen; Chief of Staff to the Governor, AbdulKadir Mahe; Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu; Commissioner for Communications Bola Olukoju; Chairman for Kwara SUBEB, Sheu Raheem Adaramaja; and parents and guardians of the victorious Team Kwara.
Others included Balogun Gambari of Ilorin Alhaji Adebayo Aliyu; Magaji Are Alhaji Aremu Subair; Balogun Fulani Alhaji Abubakar Atiku; Balogun Ajikobi Alhaji Isiaka Okunrinjeje; Balogun Alanamu Dr. Usman Abubakar Jos; Chairman Parents Teachers Association, Kwara state chapter and 1st Malama of Ilorin Alhaji Ibrahim Oniye; Baba Isale of Ilorin Alhaji Abdullahi Sidiq Baba-Ile Apa.
Adaramaja, for his part, thanked the Governor for keeping his promise to the debate champions, adding that the pupils will reciprocate by bringing home another trophy in subsequent competitions.
He said the Lucky Six will represent Nigeria at the World School Debate Championship in the Republic of Serbia in Europe later in July this year.
Alhaji Oniye thanked the Governor for his passion and commitment to the educational sector, and for his government’s investments in the lives of the victorious students.
He said history will be kind to him.
Jato Muhammad Awal, one of the parents who spoke on behalf of others, said: “Your Excellency, you have a broad vision, and we have seen it manifesting. You have outlined the programmes you have in the future to expand the educational sector and further impact the lives of the people.
“We thank you most sincerely for what you are doing, what you have done, and what you are going to do. May Almighty Allah continue to bless you.”
Investments in hospitality facilities, tech very strategic, NIPR tells Kwara Governor
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has received applause from the National Institute of Public Relations for his administration’s investments in critical infrastructure and projects that can drive rapid economic growth and make the state a hub.
President of the NIPR, Ikechukwu Neliaku, gave the commendation in Ilorin, the state capital, when he led a delegation of the Institute to Government House on a courtesy visit.
Neliaku said some of the ongoing legacy projects in the state, such as Innovation Hub and International Conference Centre, are strategic and would place Kwara on the global map.
“We have noted that you are doing some legacy projects. Some people come, they do projects and all that. But when leaders are not conscious of their legacy after they have left office, their image goes down. And because we are managers of image and reputation, we look out for those who are planting seeds of legacies.
“The projects that really caught our fancy are the ICT Innovation Hub and International Conference Centre, among others. This is very, very important.
“You are building an International Conference Centre in Ilorin. For those who do not understand what that means, you are opening up Ilorin for global attention. You are building Kwara state as a regional hub. We also notice your fiscal responsibility and prudence in managing the affairs of governance.”
The delegation comprised the President; NIPR Vice President Prof Emmanuel Dandaura; Ahmed Sajoh; Saudat Abdulbaqi; Franklyn Ginger-Eke; Stanley Osadigo; Raheem Adedoyin; acting Chairman NIPR for Kwara state, Ishola Gbega Emmanuel; and the Secretary, AbdulRahman Sanni.
The Governor received them alongside Chief of Staff, AbdulKadir Mahe; Senior Advisor and Counsellor Sa’adu Salau (also NIPR member); Commissioner for Communications Bola Olukoju; and Alhaji Abdulrazaq Jiddah.
Neliaku described AbdulRazaq as an inclusive and digital governor, acknowledging the Governor’s belief in young people, gender inclusion, and other feats in human capital development.
He commended the Governor’s approval of a capacity building programme for information and Public Relations Officers who are working in various government’s establishments in the state, and for being supportive of the NIPR.
He also briefed the Governor of some of the institute’s programmes, such as REBIRTH NIGERIA, which will be held later in March and June.
“We are also pursuing what we call REBIRTH NIGERIA. Rebirth stands for reinventing the essence, beauty, integrity, resourcefulness, and traditional heritages of Nigeria,” he said, asking the Governor to convince his colleagues at the NGF to buy into the concept.
“We are doing it on Four Pillars, and it is a programme of research. First is the pillar of values reorientation. Second is the principle of citizens’ education. Third is the principle of excellence in service delivery. And lastly is the pillar of promotion of Made in Nigeria products,” he said.
Time has come for Nigerians to reinvent their values as a people, and for the country to retrain and reconstruct the mindsets of the citizens for nation building.
Governor AbdulRazaq, for his part, said the choice of his legacy projects is to position Kwara as a hub for service economy, which attracts investments and creates jobs for the people.
“What we are trying to do here is to build an ecosystem, a hub for conferencing. You have sold the idea of conferences in just a few words. But why are we building a conference centre here? People really need to understand that a conference centre and hotels are a catalyst for national development as it births a strong service economy,” the Governor said.
“Las Vegas is smaller than Ilorin, but it has an economy that is bigger than the economy of many countries in Africa. How did it start? It started with one single hotel. And what do they do? Conferencing and hospitality. The same thing in Dubai. They started with two to three buildings. Today, Dubai hosts one of the largest number of hotels in a single city in the world. And what do they do? Conferencing and Tourism. That is it. So that is the ecosystem we want to do here with the International Conference Centre and our investment in building the Kwara hotel.”
He appreciated the group on the visit and pledged to continue to key into their programmes, especially their forthcoming REBIRTH NIGERIA launching and National Spokespersons Summit that are slated for this year.
The Governor said the root cause of the challenges Nigeria is facing such as insecurity and economic crisis is lack of patriotism and poor value system, calling on all citizens to have an attitudinal rebirth for the country to move forward.
“The challenges we have are going to do with rebirth and attitude. The insecurity we have has a lot to do with rebirth. The foreign exchange issue is connected to this also. Rebirth is about citizens’ education on patriotism and loyalty to the national flag, and commitment to its good. Nigerians are no more as patriotic as we used to be. We are only patriotic the day the Nigerian National Football team plays; this has to change.
“The rebirth effort will answer these questions. Our loyalty should be to our flag. Once we are patriotic, many issues will be resolved,” he said.
AbdulRazaq called on citizens to always consider the nation first in whatever they do to strengthen unity and promote peace.
“We need to look at our heritage and value system. Our core values are very important. In a situation that a mechanic converts the seat of an Okada (motorcycle) to carry an AK-47 and you will not report it. That is part of what Rebirth Nigeria will do.
“Our values have dropped. Our responsibility includes supporting the security agencies with useful information and acting intelligently to support the security agencies. Those are parts of the issues we should look at in our values,” he said.
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum chairman promised to work with the Federal Government and his colleagues at the NGF to key into the Rebirth Nigeria concept of the NIPR, which he noted will do the country a lot of good.Kwara Governor fulfills promise, presents N6m cheques to school debate champions
.Investments in hospitality facilities, tech very strategic, NIPR tells Kwara Governor
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has presented N6m cheques to the six public school students who recently won the presidential debate competition in Abuja.
That was a fulfillment of his administration’s pledge to give the great six one million naira each alongside a full scholarship for their first degree in any public tertiary institution in Nigeria.
The six public school students are: Mashood Kamaldeen (Government Secondary School, Ilorin East LG); Jatto Ramatallahi (Offa Grammar School, Offa); Jimoh Abayomi Emmanuel (Tanke Community Junior Secondary School, Ilorin South); Emmanuel Chioma (St. Anthony Junior Secondary School, Ilorin East); Dolapo Mariam (Offa Grammar School, Offa); and AbdulKareem Uswat ( Okelele Junior Secondary School Ilorin East).
AbdulRazaq congratulated them and their parents on the feat, saying the government will continue to monitor their educational programme to succeed in life.
“Once again, I congratulate the victorious students of the 2023 Presidential School Debate of Nigeria. We are happy about the feat. You’ve made us proud in Kwara State. We are committed to your progress and we will continue to monitor that,” the Governor said.
He said billions of naira will be committed this year to various educational and hygiene programmes, such as AGILE and WASH, to aid learning and improve the safety of pupils in schools.
“We continue to make sure you, and indeed every Kwara child, have a very conducive environment to learn. That is why Kwara is one of the states that engage in the FG/World bank-supported AGILE project (Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment). We shall be making full advocacy about other programmes the state has subscribed to over the coming months as well,” he said.
“This year, billions will be invested to improve the educational curriculum and infrastructure in our schools. We are taking this very seriously. We will make sure we cover most schools as we go along.
“To the teachers and parents, I urge you to keep up your support for these kids and for their education. Let us continue to strengthen our patriotism to the state and to Nigeria as a whole.”
He appreciated the management and staff of the SUBEB for what he called a remarkable improvement in their commitment to work, and pledged his continued support to the agency to sustain the tempo.
AbdulRazaq also thanked the traditional institutions for their support and sought their continued engagement and suggestions that will improve service delivery in the education sector.
The ceremony was attended by some government officials and traditional chiefs, including the Chairman House Committee on Education, Baba Muhammed Boriya; Mariam Yusuf Aladi; AGF Salaudeen; Chief of Staff to the Governor, AbdulKadir Mahe; Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu; Commissioner for Communications Bola Olukoju; Chairman for Kwara SUBEB, Sheu Raheem Adaramaja; and parents and guardians of the victorious Team Kwara.
Others included Balogun Gambari of Ilorin Alhaji Adebayo Aliyu; Magaji Are Alhaji Aremu Subair; Balogun Fulani Alhaji Abubakar Atiku; Balogun Ajikobi Alhaji Isiaka Okunrinjeje; Balogun Alanamu Dr. Usman Abubakar Jos; Chairman Parents Teachers Association, Kwara state chapter and 1st Malama of Ilorin Alhaji Ibrahim Oniye; Baba Isale of Ilorin Alhaji Abdullahi Sidiq Baba-Ile Apa.
Adaramaja, for his part, thanked the Governor for keeping his promise to the debate champions, adding that the pupils will reciprocate by bringing home another trophy in subsequent competitions.
He said the Lucky Six will represent Nigeria at the World School Debate Championship in the Republic of Serbia in Europe later in July this year.
Alhaji Oniye thanked the Governor for his passion and commitment to the educational sector, and for his government’s investments in the lives of the victorious students.
He said history will be kind to him.
Jato Muhammad Awal, one of the parents who spoke on behalf of others, said: “Your Excellency, you have a broad vision, and we have seen it manifesting. You have outlined the programmes you have in the future to expand the educational sector and further impact the lives of the people.
“We thank you most sincerely for what you are doing, what you have done, and what you are going to do. May Almighty Allah continue to bless you.”
Investments in hospitality facilities, tech very strategic, NIPR tells Kwara Governor
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has received applause from the National Institute of Public Relations for his administration’s investments in critical infrastructure and projects that can drive rapid economic growth and make the state a hub.
President of the NIPR, Ikechukwu Neliaku, gave the commendation in Ilorin, the state capital, when he led a delegation of the Institute to Government House on a courtesy visit.
Neliaku said some of the ongoing legacy projects in the state, such as Innovation Hub and International Conference Centre, are strategic and would place Kwara on the global map.
“We have noted that you are doing some legacy projects. Some people come, they do projects and all that. But when leaders are not conscious of their legacy after they have left office, their image goes down. And because we are managers of image and reputation, we look out for those who are planting seeds of legacies.
“The projects that really caught our fancy are the ICT Innovation Hub and International Conference Centre, among others. This is very, very important.
“You are building an International Conference Centre in Ilorin. For those who do not understand what that means, you are opening up Ilorin for global attention. You are building Kwara state as a regional hub. We also notice your fiscal responsibility and prudence in managing the affairs of governance.”
The delegation comprised the President; NIPR Vice President Prof Emmanuel Dandaura; Ahmed Sajoh; Saudat Abdulbaqi; Franklyn Ginger-Eke; Stanley Osadigo; Raheem Adedoyin; acting Chairman NIPR for Kwara state, Ishola Gbega Emmanuel; and the Secretary, AbdulRahman Sanni.
The Governor received them alongside Chief of Staff, AbdulKadir Mahe; Senior Advisor and Counsellor Sa’adu Salau (also NIPR member); Commissioner for Communications Bola Olukoju; and Alhaji Abdulrazaq Jiddah.
Neliaku described AbdulRazaq as an inclusive and digital governor, acknowledging the Governor’s belief in young people, gender inclusion, and other feats in human capital development.
He commended the Governor’s approval of a capacity building programme for information and Public Relations Officers who are working in various government’s establishments in the state, and for being supportive of the NIPR.
He also briefed the Governor of some of the institute’s programmes, such as REBIRTH NIGERIA, which will be held later in March and June.
“We are also pursuing what we call REBIRTH NIGERIA. Rebirth stands for reinventing the essence, beauty, integrity, resourcefulness, and traditional heritages of Nigeria,” he said, asking the Governor to convince his colleagues at the NGF to buy into the concept.
“We are doing it on Four Pillars, and it is a programme of research. First is the pillar of values reorientation. Second is the principle of citizens’ education. Third is the principle of excellence in service delivery. And lastly is the pillar of promotion of Made in Nigeria products,” he said.
Time has come for Nigerians to reinvent their values as a people, and for the country to retrain and reconstruct the mindsets of the citizens for nation building.
Governor AbdulRazaq, for his part, said the choice of his legacy projects is to position Kwara as a hub for service economy, which attracts investments and creates jobs for the people.
“What we are trying to do here is to build an ecosystem, a hub for conferencing. You have sold the idea of conferences in just a few words. But why are we building a conference centre here? People really need to understand that a conference centre and hotels are a catalyst for national development as it births a strong service economy,” the Governor said.
“Las Vegas is smaller than Ilorin, but it has an economy that is bigger than the economy of many countries in Africa. How did it start? It started with one single hotel. And what do they do? Conferencing and hospitality. The same thing in Dubai. They started with two to three buildings. Today, Dubai hosts one of the largest number of hotels in a single city in the world. And what do they do? Conferencing and Tourism. That is it. So that is the ecosystem we want to do here with the International Conference Centre and our investment in building the Kwara hotel.”
He appreciated the group on the visit and pledged to continue to key into their programmes, especially their forthcoming REBIRTH NIGERIA launching and National Spokespersons Summit that are slated for this year.
The Governor said the root cause of the challenges Nigeria is facing such as insecurity and economic crisis is lack of patriotism and poor value system, calling on all citizens to have an attitudinal rebirth for the country to move forward.
“The challenges we have are going to do with rebirth and attitude. The insecurity we have has a lot to do with rebirth. The foreign exchange issue is connected to this also. Rebirth is about citizens’ education on patriotism and loyalty to the national flag, and commitment to its good. Nigerians are no more as patriotic as we used to be. We are only patriotic the day the Nigerian National Football team plays; this has to change.
“The rebirth effort will answer these questions. Our loyalty should be to our flag. Once we are patriotic, many issues will be resolved,” he said.
AbdulRazaq called on citizens to always consider the nation first in whatever they do to strengthen unity and promote peace.
“We need to look at our heritage and value system. Our core values are very important. In a situation that a mechanic converts the seat of an Okada (motorcycle) to carry an AK-47 and you will not report it. That is part of what Rebirth Nigeria will do.
“Our values have dropped. Our responsibility includes supporting the security agencies with useful information and acting intelligently to support the security agencies. Those are parts of the issues we should look at in our values,” he said.
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum chairman promised to work with the Federal Government and his colleagues at the NGF to key into the Rebirth Nigeria concept of the NIPR, which he noted will do the country a lot of good.
