By Demola Akinyemi

RESIDENTS of Ilorin yesterday came out en masse to witness the swearing-in ceremony of Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed as the governor of Kwara State. Ahmed was re-elected for a second term on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC. At the event which was held at Metropolitan Square in Ilorin, Ahmed pledged to create a prosperous state.

His words: ‘’ We will build more schools, roads, hospitals, power projects and structures needed to get more of our youths working. Businesses will grow, there will be food on more tables and greater prosperity for everyone who calls Kwara State home.’’

“This administration will upscale development and boost entrepreneurship. Starting from today, we will begin the work of transforming our state to become the economic hub of North-Central. We will create a new frontier of prosperity where everyone will have the opportunity to better their lives.’’

‘’To begin with, education is the pivot of development and the most tested route to economic empowerment. In line with this, we intend to enhance functional education and expand access to formal education.

“In keeping with our determination to bring portable water within the reach of all residents, we will expand the Malete and Okuta Waterworks and begin work on Oyun Water Works to meet the needs of our people.’’