Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq yesterday swore in two commissioners.

They are Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe and Dr. Maryam Nnafatima Imam.

The duo were hitherto special assistants to the governor.

AbdulRazaq asked them to be team players and key into the administration’s efforts to build on its achievements across sectors.

Their inauguration led to a minor change in portfolios, as Olohungbebe got assigned to the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, while Nnafatima was named as the Commissioner for Social Development.

Erstwhile, Education Commissioner Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu was moved to the Ministry of Tertiary Education, while Dr. Mary Arinde is to lead the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development.

Lafia Aliyu Kora Sabi is the commissioner for the newly created Transportation Ministry, as Olohuntoyosi Thomas Adebayo, formerly of the Agriculture and Rural Development, is now assigned the new Ministry of Livestock Development.

Olohuntoyosi is replaced by Dr. Afeez Abolore, whose Solid Minerals Ministry is now to be led by Abosede Olaitan Buraimoh, who was in charge of Social Development Ministry.

Speaking after the inauguration, Governor AbdulRazaq said the new commissioners got a “deserving elevation” from their previous roles as senior special assistants.

“Today marks not just the beginning of a new chapter for the commissioners-designate, but also expectedly, a renewed commitment to serving the people of Kwara State with dedication, integrity and vision,” he said.

“In leadership and especially in public service, the strength of any administration lies in the power of teamwork. Be mindful that our mission is to collaborate, combining our strengths and ideas to leave Kwara far better than we met it.

“As is clear to everyone, our government has delivered very substantial, measurable progress in different sectors. We have set new standard in public education, primary health care, rural and urban development, infrastructure upgrade, social inclusion, structured social protection and wealth redistribution initiatives.

“As you both step into your new roles, I urge you to embrace creativity, to always touch base with the people, to think outside the box and to apply prudence in every decision made.

“I congratulate you once again and I wish you God’s guidance in the service of our state,” the governor said.