Kwara Governor Inaugurates Governing Councils for Colleges of Education, Health

Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has inaugurated the Governing Councils of the College of Education (Technical) Lafiagi and the College of Health Technology Offa.

At the inauguration ceremony in Ilorin, the capital city, Governor Abdulrazaq urged the members of the councils to lead with vision, commitment, and wisdom.

“This moment marks a significant step towards strengthening the foundations of educational excellence and human resources in Kwara State,” he said.

“We must ensure that our institutions remain competitive, inclusive, adapting to global standards and trends, so that our graduates are equipped to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Your choice as members of the governing councils is geared towards these ends.”

Abdulrazaq also tasked the Councils to embrace new thinking and orientation.

He also tasked them on staff motivation to meet the evolving demands of the 21st-century workforce, saying a modern approach to school administration will be key to enhancing the quality of education.

The Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Dr Mary Arinde, on her part, said the inauguration is a bold step to advancing tertiary education in the state.

She commended Governor AbdulRazaq for his commitment to education, which she said remains a cornerstone of the administration.

“Through strategic initiatives and substantial investments, you have laid the foundation for a revitalised and resilient education system that will empower Kwara students and prepare them for an increasingly complex world,” she said.

Speaking on behalf of the new appointees, the Chairman Governing Council of College of Health Technology, Offa, Halidu Mohammed, appreciated the Governor for the confidence reposed in them, and promised to pursue the growth and development of the institutions.

Emmanuel Ukoh