Date: 2018-02-14

Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed has promised that his administration remains resolute in achieving over 80 per cent budget implementation on capital projects.

Ahmed, who spoke while inspecting ongoing projects in Ilorin yesterday, reaffirmed the government’s determination to bridge infrastructure deficit in the state.

A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Abdulwahab Oba, said: "The administration achieved 70 per cent budget implementation last year and we are determined to achieve between 80 and 90 per cent this year."

He explained that infrastructure is key in facilitating socio-economic development, and promised that the government would not relevant in providing critical infrastructure for the development of Kwara State.

The governor has commiserated with the Emir of Ilorin, the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU), families and friends, on the death of Justice Saka Yusuf.

The deceased was the state's former chief judge.

A statement by Oba described Justice Yusuf's death as the exit of a fearless but God-fearing legendary legal luminary.

The statement reads: "The late Justice Saka contributed his quota to the state and humanity within the opportunities available to him as a Chief Judge of the state and former National President of the Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU). No doubt, the exit of this legal icon will be missed by his family in particular and the state in general."

Ahmed prayed God to grant the deceased rest and the families, friends and the entire Emirate the fortitude to bear the loss.