AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, governor of Kwara State, has appointed an Igbo man, Chukwugozie Igwebuike, and Mohammed Abdullahi, a Fulani as special assistants on Inter-community relations.
Rafiu Ajakaye, Chief Press Secretary to the governor in a statement on Tuesday, said that while Chukwugozie was appointed as Special Assistant (Igbo), Abdullahi was named as Special Assistant (Fulani).
Ajakaye also said that a journalist, Mr Abdulateef Kolawole, has been appointed as Special Assistant on Communication.
The statement reads: “Kwara State governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has approved the appointment of three new Special Assistants, including two on inter-community relations, deepening inclusion across various demographics of the state.
“While Chukwugozie Angus Igwebuike is named the Special Assistant to the Governor on Inter-community Relations (Igbo), Muhammed Abdullahi has been appointed as Special Assistant on Inter-community Relations (Fulani).
“The duo are respected community leaders in their own right, having lived in Kwara State for many years.
“The Governor, meanwhile, has appointed a budding journalist, youth development advocate, and communications professional Ibraheem Abdullateef Kolawole as Special Assistant on Communication.
“27-year-old Abdullateef, famously called Egghead for his vibrancy and brilliance, is currently a member of the Nigerian Youth Parliament where he represents Kwara Central Senatorial District. He is the founder of Raise, a platform he coordinates with other Young Turks to groom young people to be self-reliant and forward-looking.”