Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara, on Sunday, congratulated his Deputy, Mr Kayode Alabi, on the occasion of his 58th birthday.

The governor, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, in Ilorin, described Alabi as “a cerebral politician with dynamic ideas; an amiable personality and trusted partner in the Kwara project.”

AbdulRazaq said he held Alabi in high esteem for his fine spirit, loyalty, humility, his hands-on sense of duty and passion for a better Kwara.

“On behalf of myself, my family and the people and government of Kwara, I congratulate Mr Kayode Alabi and his family on this special day.

“That he is a strong pillar of support for me, as we build a new Kwara, is beyond doubt.

“I thank him for being such a great partner and a kind brother in our journey as an administration.

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“As the chairman of COVID-19 Technical Committee, his sacrifices to the people of Kwara in the heat of COVID-19 pandemic are simply unquantifiable,” the governor remarked.

He prayed the Almighty to grant him many more years of unparalleled grace and good health in the service of the state and humanity