2023 Election: Head of Tertiary institutions Endorse Governor AbdulRazaq for second Term

Heads of tertiary institutions in Kwara State have endorsed the second term bid of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, saying it is to enable him to continue the good work he has started three years ago.

In a statement by their chairman, Prof. Mukaila Aremu, the heads of the 11 state-owned tertiary institutions, said they are committed to the success of Governor AbdulRazaq at the 2023 polls.

They commended the Governor for his unflinching support for all state-owned tertiary institutions, noting it’s unprecedented and highly noticeable.

“On behalf of other state-owned Heads of Institutions, we sincerely appreciate the Executive Governor of Kwara State, His Excellency Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, for the unflinching support to the Tertiary Institutions in Kwara State. His Excellency has been considerate to all the state-owned institutions and this can be deduced from his immeasurable support accorded to them. Worthy of note is the giant financial support received from the His Excellency towards accreditation in the state tertiary institutions along with other infrastructural development.

“We all also appreciate His Excellency for implementing the Consolidated Tertiary Salary Structure (CONTEDISS) and Consolidated Polytechnics and Colleges of Education Academic Staff Salary Structure (CONPCASS) for non-academic and academic staff respectively with effect from 1st of July 2022 with financial backing. This effort of the Governor will have positive multiplier effects on the entire citizenry in the state.

“We are indeed grateful to His Excellency for paying more attention to education and investing heavily in the future, development, and growth of Kwara State. The recognition of teachers in the entire 16 local governments and across layers of education in Kwara State during the last World Teachers’ Day held at the Banquet Hall on 5th October 2022 is also a noticeable and unique achievement in the history of the state by His Excellency Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. We pledge to deliver world-class training, transform the Tertiary Institutions into a centre of academic excellence and enhance the status and ranking of the Tertiary Institutions in the Kwara State above their contemporaries in the country,” the statement read.

“Let me categorically state that all the state-owned Heads of Institutions in the state are strongly in support of His Excellency Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s second term bid as the Chief Executive of the State come year 2023. This is to enable him to continue the good work he started three years ago and move the state forward. This unprecedented support is highly noticeable and appreciated by the State-Owned Heads of Institutions and management of the various tertiary institutions. Hence, we are behind His Excellency come 2023 election and reaffirm our unflinching support for the All Progressive Congress (APC) under the amiable leader, Pastor Sunday Adeniran Fagbemi.”

The academics also lauded the appointment of a substantive provost for the College of Nursing, Oke Ode, while also appreciating the vision and commitment of the Commissioner of Tertiary Education, Dr. Alabi Afeez Abolore.

“It is with much pleasure and a high sense of responsibility that all the state-owned institutions in Kwara state appreciate His Excellency Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for the recent appointment of substantive Provost, College of Nursing Oke Ode – Alhaji Abdulquadri Lanre through the Ministry of Tertiary Education led by Dr. Alabi Afeez Abolore. We share a common interest in promoting quality education and are concerned about the increasing moral decadence in Kwara State in line with the vision of His Excellency Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. Dr. Alabi the newly energetic commissioner has been driving the ministry without blemish since he came on board a few months ago with innovative programmes, and good mentoring strategies. We commend his vision and commitment which has further guaranteed peace and good conducive academic atmosphere in all the 11 state-owned institutions under his watch.”