Engr. Nurudeen Adeyemi Balogun has congratulated the Governor of Kwara State, His Excellency Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on the series of strategic national responsibilities recently entrusted to him, describing the appointments as a clear reflection of his stabilising influence and consensus-driven leadership within the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Nigeria’s broader governance space.
In a statement, Engr. Adeyemi noted that Governor AbdulRazaq’s appointment as Vice Chairman of the Central Coordinating Committee for the 2026 APC National Convention underscores the confidence reposed in him by the leadership of the party. According to him, the role is critical to ensuring cohesion, strategic coordination, and stability as the APC prepares for a major national convention ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He further described the Governor’s inclusion as a key member of the APC Committee on Strategy, Conflict Resolution and Mobilisation, inaugurated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, in December 2025, as a testament to his proven ability to manage internal party dynamics through dialogue, restraint, and inclusive engagement.
Engr. Adeyemi also congratulated Governor AbdulRazaq on his appointment by President Tinubu as Chairman of the National Steering Committee for the Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme (RHWDP), a non-partisan, grassroots-driven initiative aimed at lifting millions out of poverty and supporting Nigeria’s aspiration of building a $1 trillion economy by 2030. The programme adopts a bottom-up approach, empowering over 1,000 economically active individuals in each of Nigeria’s 8,809 wards by identifying and strengthening local economic potentials in agriculture, mining, and small-scale production.
According to Engr. Adeyemi, chairing such a wide-ranging national intervention further highlights the Governor’s capacity to align diverse stakeholders, manage competing interests, and sustain trust across political and regional divides.
He further referenced Governor AbdulRazaq’s leadership as Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), noting that his calm and inclusive approach played a pivotal role in fostering national unity during the sensitive tax reform debates. Engr. Adeyemi said the NGF, under the Governor’s chairmanship, provided a critical platform for constructive engagement between the Federal Government and state governments, helping to ease tensions while advancing necessary fiscal reforms.
Engr. Adeyemi stated that these national assignments, taken together, are not isolated recognitions but a reflection of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s growing role as a bridge-builder in party politics and national governance.
He congratulated the Governor on the well-deserved recognition and wished him continued wisdom, strength, and success as he undertakes these important responsibilities in service to the APC and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.