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WIMBIZ LAUDS GOV. ABDULRAZAQ FOR WOMEN INCLUSIVENESS IN GOVERNANCE

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3 years ago

October 21, 2023

Joel Ajayi

The Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has received accolades from the Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) in London for his female gender friendly administration.

The Governor, who was represented by the Kwara State Commissioner for Business, Innovation and Technology, Hon. Yusuf Adelodun Damilola, received the commendation at a Conference organised by the Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ), held at Hilton London Kensington.

Governor AbdulRazaq disclosed that his administration, since its inception in year 2019, has appointed 56.25 female majority cabinet and put in place a progressive legislation that mandates the State government to appoint at least 35% of female gender to public offices, whether political offices or civil service positions.

The Governor added that his government has also embarked on policy directions, programmes and projects that ensured balance in all its affairs as well as inspired and empowered generations of little girls to tackle every imaginary difficulties on their ways.

Governor AbdulRazaq reassured that the Kwara State government will continue to collaborate with relevant Stakeholders across the Globe including WIMBIZ, to push the agenda of women inclusiveness at all levels of government in Nigeria.

He added that “This is not a pity party, as some may assume; it is about having a balanced society where issues are discussed from all perspectives and decisions jointly taken to move our society forward.”

The Governor explained that the introduction of six months maternity leave for women, was meant to encourage them to nurture our children without necessarily losing their professional status or abandoning work.

He added that women as mothers or wives will choose between taking care of great generations of leaders and their careers, that they have nurtured after years of good education and hard work, which is one of the agenda of this admistration that also includes Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment(AGILE), which started in September.

While further highlighting that the purpose was to drastically reduce and eliminate the rate at which girls drop out of school on account of their gender and what nature attaches to the gender, he noted that huge investment has also been made on sanitation facilities in the State.

Also speaking, the Honourable member representing Ilorin East Constituency at the 10th Kwara State House of Assembly (KWHA), who was a former Commissioner for Business, Innovation and Technology, Hon. Arinola Fatimah Lawal (AFL), commended the Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and WIMBIZ for their initiatives and importance towards empowering and bringing women to the table where key decisions about the present and the future are made.

Hon. Lawal said that the present administration’s vision aligns perfectly with the goals of WIMBIZ, and “the commitment to creating an enabling environment for women entrepreneurs and leaders is commendable and also by empowering women, encouraging entrepreneurship, and promoting diversity, we are building a stronger and more resilient community that benefits us all.”

The Executive Director, Women in Management, Business and Public Service, Mrs. Hansatu Adegbite, appreciated all the participants who attended across the world and urged them to see the conference as a life-changing experience that has empowered and inspired them.

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FG Commits To National Development With Major Contract Agreements — Umahi

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18 hours ago

May 14, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Works, has again signed landmark contract agreements with four (4) construction firms to execute critical road projects across the country, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. The contract signing ceremony, held on Thursday at the Ministry’s Headquarters in Mabushi, Abuja, marks another major step in the Federal Government’s commitment to delivering durable, sustainable road infrastructure that enhances connectivity, stimulates economic growth, and improves the quality of life of Nigerians.

The four contractors and their respective projects are as follows:

1. Messrs J. Patel and Sons Nigeria Limited – Reconstruction of Mando (Kaduna) – Birnin Gwari Road in Kaduna State,

2. Messrs JRB Construction Company Limited – Dualisation of Ibadan–Ijebu Ode Road in Oyo and Ogun States,

3. Messrs Truecrete Solutions Limited – Construction of Osogbo–Ikirun–Akoda Road in Osun State and

4. Messrs Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Limited – Construction of Osogbo–Iwo–Ibadan Road in Osun and Oyo States.

Speaking during the event, the Honourable Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, CON, FNSE, FNATE, described the projects as strategic national infrastructure designed to boost economic activities, improve transportation efficiency, and strengthen national integration. He noted that the reconstruction of the Mando (Kaduna) –Birnin Gwari Road in Kaduna State holds special significance, as it was one of the key infrastructure development commitments made by His Excellency, President Tinubu during the 2022/2023 electioneering campaigns. According to the Minister, the present administration remains resolute in its determination to deliver world-class infrastructure that will stand the test of time. “Our vision is to build roads that will last for generations. Under the Renewed Hope administration, we are determined to deliver infrastructure that can serve Nigerians for up to 100 years through the adoption of rigid pavement (concrete) technology,” Umahi stated.

The Minister commended the selected contractors for their competence, track records, and proven capacity, emphasising the Federal Government’s confidence in indigenous contractors. He particularly praised Messrs JRB Construction Company Limited, Truecrete Solutions Limited, and other indigenous firms for their commendable performances on previous projects across the country.

Umahi charged all contractors to mobilise to their respective project sites immediately and commence work without delay, stressing that the Ministry expects measurable progress within the stipulated timelines.

Earlier in his remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Rafiu Olarinre Adeladan, who formally signed the contract agreements, described the occasion as the successful completion of the procurement process and the official commencement of project implementation.

He commended the leadership of the Ministry for its commitment to ensuring that projects reached the execution stage and reaffirmed the Ministry’s dedication to effective monitoring, quality assurance, and timely delivery.

Also speaking, the Director of Highways, Construction and Rehabilitation, Mr. Clement Ogbuagu, presented details of the awarded contracts as follows:

1. Reconstruction of Mando–Birnin Gwari Road, Kaduna State

Contractor: Messrs J. Patel and Sons Nigeria Limited

Contract Sum: ₦178,116,787,162.00

Length: 122 Kilometres

2. Dualisation of Ibadan–Ijebu Ode Road, Oyo and Ogun States

Contractor: JRB Construction Company Limited,

Contract Sum: ₦295,996,609,992.77

Length: 114.5 Kilometres (Single Carriageway Equivalent)

3. Construction of Osogbo–Ikirun–Akoda Road, Osun State

Contractor: Truecrete Solutions Limited

Contract Sum: ₦101,806,585,825.90

Length: 70 Kilometres (Single Carriageway Equivalent) and

4. Construction of Osogbo–Iwo–Ibadan Road, Osun State

Contractor: Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Limited

Contract Sum: ₦114,854,477,607.93

Length: 73 Kilometres

All the projects will be executed using Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP) technology, in line with the Federal Government’s commitment to building durable, cost-effective, and sustainable road infrastructure nationwide.

The ceremony represents another significant milestone in the Federal Government’s drive to modernise Nigeria’s road network and accelerate national economic development.

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