The prudence transparency and accountability by the Kwara State Governor, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has been a strong pillar for the rapid development of the State.

This was made known by the State Commissioner for Finance, Dr.(Mrs) Hauwa Nuru while receiving an award of Excellence from the Adeta Primary School Old Pupil’s Association, in recognition of her contributions towards the development of education and support for the association’s community  initiatives.

According to her,  “AbdulRazaq, from the beginning of his administration, made sound financial management, transparency and accountability key priorities, with a deliberate commitment to ensuring that the State’s resources are responsibly managed and deploy for the benefits of the people.”

She explained that the administration has consistently demonstrated that fiscal responsibility must ultimately translate into better welfare, improved public services and a higher quality of life for citizens.

Nuru noted that workers’ welfare remains a major priority of the administration, stressing that salaries and pensions are being paid  regular, while inherited salary and pension liabilities have long been fully cleared.

She added that the government has  continued to address outstanding gratuity obligations, with over ₦30 billion already committed and paid towards the settlement of outstanding gratuities.

“The payment of gratuities, reflects the administration’s determination to responsibly address inherited liabilities while maintaining regular payment of current salaries and pensions and funding other critical government priorities.” the  commissioner added.

She  noted the implementation of a 30 per cent peculiar allowance for State workers, describing the measure as part of the government’s broader efforts to strengthen workers’ purchasing power and improve their welfare. emphasised the administration’s commitment to motivating teachers and improving educational outcomes across the State.

The commissioner explained that  Governor AbdulRazaq recently presented award prizes worth about ₦120 million to outstanding teachers, head teachers and principals of basic and post-basic public and private schools across the State.

She said the initiative was designed to recognise excellence, motivate professionals in the education sector and encourage improved performance in the sector.

Stressed that the administration continues to support pupils and students from less-privileged backgrounds.

The commissioner had  donated 100 school uniforms, to  some less privileged pupils in the school with school books, and sandals towards ensuring that children from vulnerable backgrounds have essential materials needed to attend school with dignity and confidence.

Nuru expressed appreciation to the Adeta Primary School Old Pupils Association for the honour, describing the award as a source of encouragement to continue supporting initiatives that positively impact the lives of citizens, particularly children and vulnerable members of society.

Earlier, the Chairman of the Adeta Primary School Old Pupils Association, Mallam Ibrahim ShehuOlose, expressed profound gratitude to Dr. Nuru for her generosity and support for the association’s development initiatives.

Olose  commended the Commissioner for supporting the association with school uniforms for the less-privileged pupils of the School. described the gesture as a demonstration of  Nuru’s commitment to education and her concern for the welfare of children from disadvantaged backgrounds.