Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has commended members of the Kwara State Association of Nigeria North America (KSANG) for projecting the state positively abroad and urged them to deepen collaboration with the government to accelerate development.

The Governor made the call during the 10th National Convention of KSANG held in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, where he was represented by a former Commissioner for Information in Kwara State, Alhaji Raheem Adedoyin.

Addressing Kwarans from across North America, AbdulRazaq praised the association for promoting the image of the state through professional excellence, philanthropy and sustained support for communities back home.

He said the state government values the contributions of the diaspora and looks forward to stronger partnerships in driving sustainable development across Kwara.

The Governor noted that despite security challenges affecting parts of the country, his administration remains committed to safeguarding lives and property while implementing policies aimed at improving infrastructure, education, healthcare, social investment and institutional reforms.

According to him, the government's ongoing interventions are laying a solid foundation for sustainable growth and economic prosperity, with significant investments in road infrastructure, education and healthcare.

AbdulRazaq also urged members of the association to remain united, stressing that a cohesive diaspora community would be better positioned to contribute meaningfully to the development of Kwara State.

In his remarks, KSANG National President, Dr Gboyega Abdulkadir, reaffirmed the association's commitment to supporting development initiatives in Kwara through programmes focused on education, healthcare and humanitarian services.

He said the association has continued to promote unity among Kwarans in North America while contributing to community development through scholarship schemes, medical outreach and other intervention programmes.

The convention attracted Kwarans from across North America and was held under the theme: "One People, One Vision: Strengthening Our Roots, Building Our Future."