Kwara State Traditional Council has expressed satisfaction with efforts of the Kwara State Government in keeping faith with the electorate by ensuring even distribution of dividends of democracy and sustaining peace in the state, despite the security challenges in the country.

The Emir of Ilorin and chairman, Kwara State Traditional Council, Dr Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari who spoke on behalf of the council when he led the Ilorin Emirate Traditional Council on Eid-el-fitri homage to Governor Ahmed at the Government House, Ilorin, added that the Abdulfatah Ahmed administration has been "very purposeful and focused".

According to the Emir, peace remains an important ingredient for growth and development "and we thank God for giving you the wisdom to sustain not only the peace but keeping the pace of sustainable development in the state".

He prayed Allah to always endow the governor the wisdom and energy to continue to steer the ship of the State to greater heights.

The State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed, in his remarks, said in consonant with the covenant his administration signed with the people of the State, it  will in the next two years hasten the delivery of developmental projects, especially in critical sectors to all parts of the State.

"In the next two years", he said, "We promise to make more impact on road, schools, energy, entrepreneurial empowerment to the people of the State".

The Governor said youths have critical roles to play in the developmental process of the State, adding that they would be actively engaged as workers in construction works across the State to check youth restiveness.

On the forthcoming local government elections in the State, Governor Ahmed charged the electorate to elect credible candidates that could deepen democratic culture in the State.

He commended the traditional institution and the people of the state for their love and guidance which he noted has helped his administration in its service delivery efforts.