Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq today attended a New Year funfair that the administration held for adopted and special children and inmates of the Juvenile Correctional Home.
The Governor danced and took pictures with the children and their caregivers, after which he joined them to cut the cake in celebration of the new calendar.
The Programme was organised by the Kwara State Ministry of Social Development and was attended by several government officials and senior civil servants, including the host Commissioner Olaitan Abosede Buraimoh; Commissioner for Planning and Economic Development Aliyu Kora Sabi; Special Adviser on Special Duties Abdulrazhaq Jiddah; and Permanent Secretary Ministry of Social Development Peter Kayode Ayanwale.
The event featured musicals and games such as first-to-sit contests, headgear -tying skills, balloon blowing, and dance games. Winners from each session of the games went home with prizes.
In his remark, Governor Abdulrazaq said came to celebrate the children with various challenges geared towards encouraging and supporting caregivers
Also Speaking, Commissioner for Social Development, Mrs Abosede Buraimah noted that the Programme was organised to underscore the affection of the Governor for the children living with disabilities as well as cheer up those in juvenile homes as a form of inclusion.
Mrs Buraimah thanked the Governor for the approval of the celebration and his presence
The Commissioner also appreciated the Governor’s support for the Ministry to perform its statutory functions effectively.
Permanent Secretary, Ministry Social Development Peter Kayode Ayanwale who is visually impaired, said they were not surprised with the Governor’s active participation, given his passion for children with special needs.
