Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdualfatah Ahmed on Monday charged political office holders to make democracy more meaningful to Nigerians through good governance, respect for the rule of law and adherence to equity.

Governor Ahmed gave the charge at the swearing in of 13 new Special Advisers, stressing that such had become imperative due to increased political awareness as a result of advance in technology and the emergence of social media as a platform for agitate on.

 “As politicians, we must heed these calls by conducting ourselves with integrity, constantly striving to exceed our people’s expectations and keeping in mind that power, like  everything else in life, is transient,” he said.

 The governor noted that the aspiration of the people of Kwara State for good governance remains constant while their clamour for transparency grows steadily daily.

The Governor, who informed the new appointees that the appointments were based on demonstrated capacities and record of achievement, advised them to settle down to their assigned duties and imbibe the administration’s passion for high performance and collective prosperity.

He said that his administration remained determined to sustain equity and spread in the distribution of social goods such an infrastructure and jobs.

“Our forthcoming youth empowerment intervention, Quick Win, and socio economic capital projects are based on established need and geographical spread. All parts of the State, no matter how remotely located, will therefore, benefit from these intervention and the impact”, the governor stressed.

Responding on behalf of his colleagues the new Special Adviser, Communication Strategy, Alhaji Raheem Adedoyin said they would discharge their work diligently.