First Lady hails Governor AbdulRazaq’s achievements as New Projects Take Off in Kwara
▪️ Commissions Tunde Idiagbon, Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari Flyovers
▪️ Flags off construction of Oluremi Tinubu Hospital, donates 10,000 kits to midwives
▪️ Lauds Ilorin Innovation Hub, visits Sugar Factory Film Studio
From Taiye Joseph, Ilorin
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First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has described Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, as an outstanding leader and remarkable achiever who is transforming Kwara State with impactful projects.
Speaking on Wednesday during her two-day visit to the state, she commended the governor for his commitment to development, expressing her admiration for the numerous infrastructure projects and initiatives under his administration.
“I am so, so glad with what I have seen. This is truly amazing, and I am going back home to tell the President what I have seen. You are a man truly in love with your people. You have really done so well,” the First Lady said.
She was accompanied by the wife of the Vice President, Nana Shettima; the Chairperson of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) Wives’ Association, Amb. Olufolake AbdulRazaq; and several First Ladies from across the country.
As part of her visit, Senator Tinubu commissioned two major flyovers in Ilorin. The General Tunde Idiagbon Flyover and Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari Flyover.
Cecilia Idiagbon, widow of the late General Tunde Idiagbon, described the project as a historic honour and a reflection of Governor AbdulRazaq’s respect for past leaders.
The Tunde Idiagbon Flyover, stretching 562 meters, and the Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari Flyover, measuring 457.4 meters, are expected to ease traffic congestion and enhance the aesthetic appeal of the state capital.
The First Lady also laid the foundation stone for the Senator Oluremi Tinubu Hospital, a multi-storey healthcare facility set to replace the old Civil Service Clinic in Ilorin’s GRA.
According to the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina el-Imam, the hospital will offer premium medical services to residents and beyond.
Additionally, Senator Tinubu flagged off the distribution of 10,000 professional kits for midwives in the North Central region. She explained that the initiative aligns with the federal government’s ongoing retraining of 120,000 frontline health workers nationwide.
“This is to complement the federal government’s efforts. So far, 54,346,000 health workers have completed their training, and to support them, the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) has procured 60,000 branded scrubs and 60,000 crocs for distribution across the six geopolitical zones,” she said.
Governor AbdulRazaq hailed the gesture, noting that the kits would not only enhance healthcare delivery but also demonstrate solidarity with dedicated health workers.
The First Lady also visited the Ilorin Innovation Hub, a technology center aimed at nurturing digital talents in the state.
She praised the governor’s vision, hinting at the possibility of establishing a Dream Centre to empower underprivileged but talented youths.
“What I have seen here is borne out of a clear dream about where the Governor wants his people to be. This dream is coming alive. You have enough projects to showcase, and I am indeed very proud of you,” she remarked.
Senator Tinubu wrapped up her visit at the Sugar Factory Film Studio, a state-of-the-art facility designed to boost Kwara’s entertainment and creative industry.
The First Lady expressed appreciation for the warm hospitality in Kwara, describing it as a model for other states to emulate.
“This is the standard we want to see in other states. Everything we have seen here is of very good quality. Despite the short notice, the hospitality has been amazing, and I want other First Ladies to copy this as a template,” she said.
She announced that her next engagement in Kwara would be the launch of the “Free to Shine” and “Triple Elimination” campaigns for HIV, Hepatitis, and Syphilis, reinforcing the government’s commitment to healthcare improvement across the country.
The events was graced by notable figures, including Deputy Governor Kayode Alabi and his wife Abieyuwa; Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Yakubu Danladi Salihu; Senator Sadiq Umar; Mukhtar Tolani Shagaya; cabinet members; religious leaders; and community heads
