Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara state, on Monday effected a minor cabinet reshuffle in his administration.

He announced the cabinet reshuffle at the inauguration of two new commissioners, Dr Lawal Olohungbebe and Dr Maryam Nna Fatima, who were recently approved by the Kwara State House of Assembly.

Their inauguration meant a tweak in the cabinet portfolios as Olohungbebe got assigned into the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, while Nnafatima is named the Commissioner for Social Development.

Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu has moved to the Ministry of Tertiary Education, from the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, 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 Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, is now assigned the new Ministry of Livestock Development.

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

Speaking shortly 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, expectedly, a renewed commitment to serving the people of Kwara State with dedication, integrity, and vision,” he declared.

“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 standards in public education, primary healthcare, 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,” the governor added.