Kwara Opposition Campaigning On Another Chance, APC on Its Record (I)
Usman Yunusa Lade The opposition is asking Kwarans for another chance. That is their right in a democracy. But beyond the slogans and political ṣàlàyé, the question remains: another chance
The opposition in Kwara State is urging residents to give them another opportunity, but many citizens are more interested in the tangible improvements they have observed. In the water sector, the Kwara State Water Corporation has transformed from a symbol of neglect to one that reliably delivers essential services. The administration's consistent subventions and operational allocations have enabled the institution to focus on service delivery, rather than the past struggles for survival. This transformation is part of a broader shift in governance across the state.
Public sector workers have also experienced more stability and predictability in their salaries, pensions, gratuities, and promotions. The AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq administration has cleared inherited salary arrears and ensured regular payment of salaries, bringing closure to arrears that had lingered for years. This has restored confidence in the public service, as evidenced by over 2,000 state civil servants receiving promotion letters in 2025 alone.
Health workers have also seen significant improvements, with the revised CONHESS and CONMESS salary structures aligning with federal government levels. Additionally, pensioners have benefited from the offsetting of inherited gratuity and pension liabilities, providing a sense of financial security after years of uncertainty.
Education has also seen notable advancements. The AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq administration addressed the loss of critical UBEC intervention funds by paying the required sanction and committing over ₦7 billion in counterpart funding to unlock federal education interventions. As a result, nearly 800 public schools have received infrastructure upgrades, including new classrooms, renovations, and learning materials.
The introduction of KwaraLEARN, a technology-driven reform, aims to improve learning outcomes and classroom delivery.
These tangible results have made the AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq administration's tenure a reference point for education reform in Kwara State. Students have consistently excelled in national and international academic competitions, demonstrating the impact of the administration's deliberate investments in public education. This progress contrasts with the opposition's challenge of asking for another chance without explaining why residents should disregard the visible improvements and return to past challenges.
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