As we embark on this promising year of 2026, my heart is filled with profound hope, deep gratitude, and an unshakable conviction in the bright future awaiting our beloved Kwara State. I empathize deeply with every Kwaran who has faced hardships in the past, yet I am profoundly inspired by the selfless, steadfast leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
In a nation grappling with formidable challenges, his quiet genius, marked by integrity, prudence, and an unwavering commitment to inclusive progress, positions Kwara as a shining example of effective governance.
This year, 2026, heralds not just survival, but genuine prosperity, built on solid foundations laid with foresight and dedication. The dawn of a new era is upon us, and under His Excellency’s guidance, Kwara is poised to thrive like never before.
A Bold Fiscal Foundation for Sustainable Growth and Security
The N644 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill, presented with such clarity and purpose, stands as a testament to Governor AbdulRazaq’s profound understanding of our state’s needs.
With nearly 66 percent allocated to capital expenditure, this budget is a sacred pledge to prioritize tangible, lasting development over short-lived measures. It focuses resolutely on completing ongoing projects while initiating new ones that will transform lives across all 16 local government areas.
Roads, bridges, water supply systems, modern healthcare facilities, and world-class educational infrastructure will emerge stronger, fostering connectivity, health, and knowledge for generations.
What moves me most deeply is the deliberate emphasis on security, a cornerstone without which no prosperity can endure.
By ring-fencing substantial resources for law enforcement enhancements, community safety programs, and initiatives like the recruitment of forest guards, the Governor demonstrates a heartfelt commitment to peace.
In recent days, we have seen schools reopen safely amid resolved security concerns, allowing our children to pursue education without fear.
This prudent approach not only shields our communities but attracts investment, safeguards agricultural yields, and nurtures an environment where families can flourish. Amid national uncertainties, Governor AbdulRazaq’s fiscal wisdom provides a shield of resilience, ensuring that Kwara remains a haven of stability and opportunity.
Transformative Reforms and a People-Centered Vision for Inclusive Prosperity
As an entrepreneur who has witnessed the struggles and triumphs of business in our state, the unveiling of the 2026 Action Plan for Ease of Doing Business fills me with immense pride and optimism. This comprehensive strategy, spanning key pillars such as modernizing land administration, promoting agricultural investments for food security, accelerating infrastructure delivery, and strengthening public-private partnerships, reflects visionary leadership at its finest. It is designed to create a truly conducive environment where businesses thrive, jobs multiply, and economic growth benefits all.
Particularly inspiring is the commitment to renewable energy, exemplified by the planned statewide solar farm project, which promises to illuminate rural and urban areas alike, powering socio-economic advancement sustainably.
This initiative, alongside broader reforms, will empower our youth, support farmers, and invigorate sectors like services, creative industries, and agribusiness. Governor AbdulRazaq’s inclusive governance, free from exclusion or division, resonates profoundly. His recent call during the APC e-registration for no one to be left behind, coupled with his New Year proclamation of 2026 as “a new dawn for Kwara,” stirs the soul and calls us all to unite in building enduring legacies.
We have already seen remarkable strides: revitalized education with incentives like the newly approved 27.5 percent Teachers Specific Allowance, upgraded healthcare, urban renewal in Ilorin, and expanded rural networks. In 2026, these seeds will blossom into abundant harvests, job creation for our teeming youth, enhanced livelihoods for families, and a Kwara more vibrant, viable, and prosperous than ever imagined. Even as national headwinds persist, His Excellency’s people-centered approach fosters unity, resilience, and broad-based progress.
In this defining year, Kwara will prosper because it is led by a governor whose genius manifests in dedicated execution, moral fortitude, and an enduring vision for the common good.
Under Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, our Harmony State is not merely enduring challenges; it is ascending to unparalleled greatness. With profound conviction and heartfelt optimism, I affirm: Kwara’s most glorious days are here, and 2026 will inscribe this truth indelibly in our history. Let us embrace this journey united, for our state and its people deserve nothing less than excellence. Together, we shall witness the full flowering of this new dawn.
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