From Zakari Suleiman, Baruten
The chairman, Baruten Traditional Council and Emir of Okuta, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Abubakar Sero Idris (Kperogi Afon III) has described the Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as a man with uncommon administrative qualities.
The monarch gave the commendation while rejoicing with Gov AbdulRazaq on the occasion of his 65th birthday anniversary.
According to him, AbdulRazaq is a man with great mindset whose leadership skills have been impactful, especially in the areas of infrastructure and human capital development.
He prayed that Almighty Allah should grant him many more years in life and productive service to the people of Kwara State and Nigeria as a whole.
He expressed profound gratitude from his emirate and the entire district on the special occasion of the Governor’s 65th birthday.
“His leadership skills, qualities and evident faith in his governance of our beloved state of Harmony and the entire nation makes him one of the highly respected governors in Nigeria.
“May the government of His Excellency continue to be impactful and move the state to the benchmark.
In his remarks, the Emir of Ilesha-Baruba, Prof Halidu Ibrahim Abubakar also congratulated the Governor on his 65th birthday anniversary.
Prof Abubakar noted that Gov AbdulRazaq was a leader per excellence whose well thoughout programmes and policies deserved commendation, especially in the areas of infrastructure and human capital development.
The monarch prayed Almighty Allah to grant him sound health and prerequisite strength to pilot the affairs of the state to the next level.
In his message, the Emir of Kaiama, Alhaji Shehu Muazu Omar also congratulated Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on the occasion of his 65th birthday.
The monarch said he was proud of the leadership excellence of the Governor, the affection he also has for his people, and his commitment to improve the state through peace and development.
“On behalf of Kaiama emirate, I send our hearty felicitations to His Excellency on this joyous occasion. He is clearly devoted to the wellbeing of the people, a quality that had earned him their trust and love. I pray to Almighty Allah to grant him divine guidance, good health and successful administration,” he noted.
He also advised the people of the area to continue to support his government in order for more dividends of democracy to further spread to the nooks and crannies of the state.
The Emir of Lafiagi, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Mohammed Kawu Kudu equally congratulated the Governor of Kwara State Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on the 65th anniversary.
The Emir said Kwara over the last 6 years has seen more positive growth across sectors with its status rising in national importance, population, harmony, and prestige as a result of vital landmarks now dotting the state.
“The emirate thanks the Governor for his strong leadership, his support for the people and grace with which he handles delicate matters of public importance,” the Emir said.
He asked Allah to uphold the Governor with good health, happiness and continuous peace and harmony for the State.
On his part, the Etsu Patigi, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Ibrahim Bologi II felicitated with the Governor on his 65th birthday.
He said the years of the Governor have been very peaceful, eventful and remarkable.
He described the Governor as an administrator per excellence and a very accommodating leader.
Bologi noted that the administration has been characterized with development across the state.
“On behalf of myself, family and entire emirate I congratulate our Governor who is a leader to all and architect of modern State of Harmony. Your government has been a blessing to the people Kwara State and Nigeria.