Kwara Governor Shuffles Top Officials, Prof. Jibril Returns As SSG, Prince Mahe Appointed CoS

Ilorin, Kwara State–  Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (CON) of Kwara State on Friday inaugurated three top officials of the government, marking the return of Prof. Mamman Saba Jibril as the Secretary to the State Government.

This is contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, said that  Prince AbdulKadir Aliyu Mahe, who had previously held the position of SSG, as the new Chief of Staff (CoS) signified a strategic shift in the leadership landscape.

Meanwhile, Barrister Murtala Sambo was inaugurated as the Special Adviser on Legal Matters, resuming a role he had held until May 29, 2023, when the last dispensation concluded.

The Governor urged the new officials to be people-centric as they embarked on their official duties.

His words: “The tasks ahead are truly enormous. I urge you to be transparent, loyal, and be propelled only by public interest.

“We want to leave a legacy of improved well-being of our people, especially human capital development. Kwara is now a reference point in many positive areas. Our goal is to beat our own records positively.

“At this time of national belt tightening, I urge all of you to act in a way that reflects the current realities of our country.

“As senior government officials, you have a task to properly coordinate officials and the business of government and ensure harmonious relationships between the government and the people.

“I congratulate you and wish you God’s guidance and protection in the service of our people.”

Jibril, in his response to their inauguration, thanked the Governor for the confidence reposed in them and prayed to God to guide him and make the administration succeed in all ramifications.

The swearing-in was attended by a few government officials, including House of Representatives member (Ilorin East/South) Hon. Ahmed Yinka Aluko.