Some people always see Bukola Saraki (The former Governor of Kwara state) as a Man that did not do anything before he leave the office this are the remain work we want you to know he did not his tenure

URBAN REGENERATION

52. On August 18, 2003, the Saraki Government launched the ‘Clean and Green’ scheme, a waste management and environmental beautification project to take care of surface-level sanitation and drainage protection to prevent flooding and erosion during rain. The project created jobs for 2000 youths and brought about a living environment free of waste and filth, kept in check by a weekly and monthly sanitation Programme.

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

53. The Saraki administration completed the abandoned rural electrification projects at Aigbeyangi, Kpada, Gaa Lanba, Gaa Gata, Eleyele, Pututa, Bizera and Okutala and several others.

54. The Saraki administration also undertook the electrification of Alalu-Bosa Village in Ilorin East Village and provision of rural feeder roads, electricity and drinking water, through the construction of five deep wells in each of the 16 LGAs.

ROAD CONSTRUCTION

55. The Saraki administration dualised the 2.37 kilometre Geri Alimi - New Yidi Road.

56. The Saraki administration also dualised the 3.5 Km Geri Alimi-Yebunot Road.

57. The Saraki Government constructed the Chikanda - Kosubosu - Okuta - Ilesha Baruba, Oyo State Boundary Road which had been neglected for many years

58. Kwara Govt under Saraki constructed the 4.5 kilometre NNPC Pipeline Road in Ilorin Hajj Camp Airport.

59. Kwara Govt under Saraki constructed the Stadium Complex underpass roads in Ilorin.

60. Kwara Govt under Saraki constructed the 3.1 kilometre Omu Aran township road.

61. The Saraki administration in Kwara State constructed the 1.5 kilometre Etsu Palace-Hospital Road at Pategi.

62. The Saraki administration also constructed the 1.9 kilometre Oke Onigbin - Ijara - Iji - Owode - Ofaro Road.

63. The Saraki administration constructed or renovated the Club 5 Road in Offa.

64. The Saraki Government constructed or renovated Tiamiyu Olatinwo Road at Offa with asphalt overlay.

65. The Saraki administration renovated the 4.1 kilometre Kaiama township Road.

66. The Saraki administration renovated the 1.5 Kilometre Lafiagi township road with double layer surface.

67. The Saraki government constructed or renovated the Ojaiya Roro bridge.

68. Kwara State Government under Saraki renovated or constructed the Oko bridge.

68. The Saraki government constructed the first flyover in the state at the Post Office Area in Ilorin. The project became the most remarkable example of civil construction embarked upon by the administration.

69. The Saraki administration installed street lights in many parts of the State Alitalia along roads such as Geri Alimi, Total, New Yidi, Geri Alimi, Yebmot and Ipaye - Ilofa GRA.

70. The Saraki administration constructed the ultra-modern Banquet Hall where subsequent administrations proudly host top level state events today.

71. The Saraki administration built a new Deputy Governor’s Office.

72. The Saraki administration built a new First Lady’s Office to enable wife of Governors of the state have a place from which to conceive, plan and execute development and social welfare programmes in aid of their husband’s work and in support of government’s efforts.

73. The Saraki Administration constructed a new Governor’s residence.

74. Kwara State Government under Saraki built a new Governor’s Office, comprising facilities and offices for the Secretary to State Government (SSG), Head of Service and Attorney General of the State.

75. The Saraki administration built a new Executive Council Chamber.

76. The Saraki administration constructed a new Administrative block in the Government House.

77. The Saraki government renovated the Secretariat Complex along Offa Road.

78. The Saraki administration constructed the Ilorin Metropolitan Square where his two successors were sworn in and where state government and organizations have held several rallies.

79. The Saraki government executed the reconstruction of the Kulende Market.

80. The Saraki administration in Kwara State constructed the new Terminal Building and Cargo shed at Ilorin International Airport.

81. The Saraki administration built the Royal Reception Centre for first class Traditional Rulers (Ajase-Ipo, Igbaja, Patigi and Lafiagi).

82. The Saraki administration constructed the injection sub-station for NEPA at Agba Dam and Sobi Barracks.

83. The Saraki administration built new Court Rooms and Judges Quarters to enhance the services of the judiciary and aid quick dispensation of Justice at all times and to all persons.

84. The Saraki administration built the Marriage Registry in Ilorin.

85. The Saraki administration, as part of its promotion of social welfare services, built hostels for unadoptable children.

86. The Saraki administration in Kwara State constructed the Matron’s Quarters at the Children Reception Centre in Gaa Akanbi.

87. The Saraki administration built the Principal’s Quarters at the Children Rehabilitation Centre.

88. The Saraki administration also renovated the Area Office of the Ministry of Social Development and Culture.

SECURITY

89. To assist the Police and enhance security in Kwara State, the wrecked administration constructed 25 new police posts in Ilorin, the state capital.

90. The Saraki administration also provided bullet proof vests, vehicles and upgraded communication gadgets available to the police to the latest models.

91. The Saraki administration erected surveillance cameras at strategic locations in and around the state capital for the use of the state Police Command.

GOVERNANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY

92. The Saraki administration instituted a project monitoring system that made sure all government ministries and agencies has at least two evaluation processes. In collaboration with the Budget Monitoring and Price Intelligence Unit (BMPIU) and the Project Monitoring Unit, the State recorded an unprecedented completion rate within the shortest possible time.

93. The Saraki administration after modernizing the economy of Kwara State also instituted a process of ensuring government derive benefit of increased revenue from its socio-Economic investments. Thus, the IGR increased from N64 million per month in May 2003 to N300 million in July 2009, a rise that was projected to continue upwards since then.

94. The Saraki government in Kwara State reconciled and paid off the debt of N 42 billion that it inherited in 2003.

95. As part of its drive towards transparency and effectiveness, the State government granted approval for Intercontinental Bank, FinBank and Bank PHB to support and handle e-payment for salaried pensions and other payments from the state which came into effect in April 2009.

CIVIL SERVANTS’ WELFARE

96. The Saraki administration raised N5 billion in loans for civil servants and other public office holders in the state to purchase shares in the stock market.

97. The Saraki administration also issued Civil servants with laptop and desk top computers, paid for on an installment basis, while computer training programmes and workshops were organized for political office holders such as permanent secretaries, directors, information officers, planning officers and level 14 and 15 officers.

Aviation Sector Development

98. Even though Ilorin had an international airport since the 1970s, as at 2003 when the Saraki administration took off, the airport was being put to little or no use at all. It was after 2004 when the Saraki administration provided the necessary leadership that opened up the airport to commercial flight operations. The administration’s efforts led to the re-designation and equipping of the airport to provide scheduled local and international commercial flights. Equipped as a specialized cargo airport offering clients a welcome alternative to the frequently congested Lagos airport, its cargo terminal started to serve as a ‘dry port’ and a cargo hub for the northern part of the country, including the provision of around the clock operation and customs officers.

99. Further to its plan to use the development of the aviation sector to further modernize and open up the economy of Kwara State, the Saraki administration established the Ilorin College of Aviation to train world class technicians with a key focus on efficiency and safety. The College is the second state owned aviation college in West Africa, after the Federal College of Aviation, Kaduna State. Along with training of commercial pilots, the College was planned to have important connections with the Kwara State University College of Aeronautical Sciences, which was planned as part of the University’s Faculty of Engineering in collaboration with Princeton University.

RESTORING THE DIGNITY OF TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONS

100. The Saraki administration commissioned a firm of consultants to assess and complete the palaces of the state’s first class chiefs, many of which had been abandoned by past administrations. The gesture culminated in the building in the building of ultra-modern palaces (and also renovation of existing ones), as well as equipping them with an 11 KVA Mikano Sound proof Generating Set.

101. The Saraki government also constructed Guest chalets for the Council of Chiefs at Ilorin, purchased brand new official limousines for each of the first-class chiefs, and approved an increase in the allocation to the Traditional Councils from 2.5 percent to 5 percent to boost their welfare.

Please, don't even think of Saraki's presidency. We know you.
One of the State where workers sufferes most is Kwara State (Can't say for now). Their Level 10 officer's salary in kwara is equivalent to that of level 8 workers in Osun. Saraki is a BIG WISE THIEF

How much did Saraki pay you?

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Would be nice to put the annual budgets while in office side-by-side with these "laudable" achievements or what ya think?

Mr Op Weldone oo. I hope this doesn't gets to Kwarans civil servants.

Get something to do with your live OP than reviving a dead career

Nonsense...

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Mo3891:



How much did Saraki pay you?

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Even your English is complicating issues for the person you are trying to sell to us.

Is this all about 2023 move?

Saraki did all these?.
No wonder the people told him o to gee.

I will not say anything

You can't take it from Saraki, he understands administration and politics.

Maybe his drive for equality and equity pitched him against may as expected of a leader. We await his bounce back.

Yeah, he has his weaknesses but who am I to throw the first stone let me leave that to posts below:

IvarTheBoneless:


You await his bounce back?

May your life and that of the OP be like what Bukola Saraki did to Kwara State.

You think you are cursing?

He tried but all the same he should give out all the billions he looted.

You people have started again.

They block your mouth with few thousands of naira, while they cart away billions of naira into their pockets.

People deceiving people.

NONSENSE!

Stop beating a dead horse

Alubarika1234:

Some people always see Bukola Saraki (The former Governor of Kwara state) as a Man that did not do anything before he leave the office this are the remain work we want you to know he did not his tenure

URBAN REGENERATION

52. On August 18, 2003, the Saraki Government launched the ‘Clean and Green’ scheme, a waste management and environmental beautification project to take care of surface-level sanitation and drainage protection to prevent flooding and erosion during rain. The project created jobs for 2000 youths and brought about a living environment free of waste and filth, kept in check by a weekly and monthly sanitation Programme.

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

53. The Saraki administration completed the abandoned rural electrification projects at Aigbeyangi, Kpada, Gaa Lanba, Gaa Gata, Eleyele, Pututa, Bizera and Okutala and several others.

54. The Saraki administration also undertook the electrification of Alalu-Bosa Village in Ilorin East Village and provision of rural feeder roads, electricity and drinking water, through the construction of five deep wells in each of the 16 LGAs.

ROAD CONSTRUCTION

55. The Saraki administration dualised the 2.37 kilometre Geri Alimi - New Yidi Road.

56. The Saraki administration also dualised the 3.5 Km Geri Alimi-Yebunot Road.

57. The Saraki Government constructed the Chikanda - Kosubosu - Okuta - Ilesha Baruba, Oyo State Boundary Road which had been neglected for many years

58. Kwara Govt under Saraki constructed the 4.5 kilometre NNPC Pipeline Road in Ilorin Hajj Camp Airport.

59. Kwara Govt under Saraki constructed the Stadium Complex underpass roads in Ilorin.

60. Kwara Govt under Saraki constructed the 3.1 kilometre Omu Aran township road.

61. The Saraki administration in Kwara State constructed the 1.5 kilometre Etsu Palace-Hospital Road at Pategi.

62. The Saraki administration also constructed the 1.9 kilometre Oke Onigbin - Ijara - Iji - Owode - Ofaro Road.

63. The Saraki administration constructed or renovated the Club 5 Road in Offa.

64. The Saraki Government constructed or renovated Tiamiyu Olatinwo Road at Offa with asphalt overlay.

65. The Saraki administration renovated the 4.1 kilometre Kaiama township Road.

66. The Saraki administration renovated the 1.5 Kilometre Lafiagi township road with double layer surface.

67. The Saraki government constructed or renovated the Ojaiya Roro bridge.

68. Kwara State Government under Saraki renovated or constructed the Oko bridge.

68. The Saraki government constructed the first flyover in the state at the Post Office Area in Ilorin. The project became the most remarkable example of civil construction embarked upon by the administration.

69. The Saraki administration installed street lights in many parts of the State Alitalia along roads such as Geri Alimi, Total, New Yidi, Geri Alimi, Yebmot and Ipaye - Ilofa GRA.

70. The Saraki administration constructed the ultra-modern Banquet Hall where subsequent administrations proudly host top level state events today.

71. The Saraki administration built a new Deputy Governor’s Office.

72. The Saraki administration built a new First Lady’s Office to enable wife of Governors of the state have a place from which to conceive, plan and execute development and social welfare programmes in aid of their husband’s work and in support of government’s efforts.

73. The Saraki Administration constructed a new Governor’s residence.

74. Kwara State Government under Saraki built a new Governor’s Office, comprising facilities and offices for the Secretary to State Government (SSG), Head of Service and Attorney General of the State.

75. The Saraki administration built a new Executive Council Chamber.

76. The Saraki administration constructed a new Administrative block in the Government House.

77. The Saraki government renovated the Secretariat Complex along Offa Road.

78. The Saraki administration constructed the Ilorin Metropolitan Square where his two successors were sworn in and where state government and organizations have held several rallies.

79. The Saraki government executed the reconstruction of the Kulende Market.

80. The Saraki administration in Kwara State constructed the new Terminal Building and Cargo shed at Ilorin International Airport.

81. The Saraki administration built the Royal Reception Centre for first class Traditional Rulers (Ajase-Ipo, Igbaja, Patigi and Lafiagi).

82. The Saraki administration constructed the injection sub-station for NEPA at Agba Dam and Sobi Barracks.

83. The Saraki administration built new Court Rooms and Judges Quarters to enhance the services of the judiciary and aid quick dispensation of Justice at all times and to all persons.

84. The Saraki administration built the Marriage Registry in Ilorin.

85. The Saraki administration, as part of its promotion of social welfare services, built hostels for unadoptable children.

86. The Saraki administration in Kwara State constructed the Matron’s Quarters at the Children Reception Centre in Gaa Akanbi.

87. The Saraki administration built the Principal’s Quarters at the Children Rehabilitation Centre.

88. The Saraki administration also renovated the Area Office of the Ministry of Social Development and Culture.

SECURITY

89. To assist the Police and enhance security in Kwara State, the wrecked administration constructed 25 new police posts in Ilorin, the state capital.

90. The Saraki administration also provided bullet proof vests, vehicles and upgraded communication gadgets available to the police to the latest models.

91. The Saraki administration erected surveillance cameras at strategic locations in and around the state capital for the use of the state Police Command.

GOVERNANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY

92. The Saraki administration instituted a project monitoring system that made sure all government ministries and agencies has at least two evaluation processes. In collaboration with the Budget Monitoring and Price Intelligence Unit (BMPIU) and the Project Monitoring Unit, the State recorded an unprecedented completion rate within the shortest possible time.

93. The Saraki administration after modernizing the economy of Kwara State also instituted a process of ensuring government derive benefit of increased revenue from its socio-Economic investments. Thus, the IGR increased from N64 million per month in May 2003 to N300 million in July 2009, a rise that was projected to continue upwards since then.

94. The Saraki government in Kwara State reconciled and paid off the debt of N 42 billion that it inherited in 2003.

95. As part of its drive towards transparency and effectiveness, the State government granted approval for Intercontinental Bank, FinBank and Bank PHB to support and handle e-payment for salaried pensions and other payments from the state which came into effect in April 2009.

CIVIL SERVANTS’ WELFARE

96. The Saraki administration raised N5 billion in loans for civil servants and other public office holders in the state to purchase shares in the stock market.

97. The Saraki administration also issued Civil servants with laptop and desk top computers, paid for on an installment basis, while computer training programmes and workshops were organized for political office holders such as permanent secretaries, directors, information officers, planning officers and level 14 and 15 officers.

Aviation Sector Development

98. Even though Ilorin had an international airport since the 1970s, as at 2003 when the Saraki administration took off, the airport was being put to little or no use at all. It was after 2004 when the Saraki administration provided the necessary leadership that opened up the airport to commercial flight operations. The administration’s efforts led to the re-designation and equipping of the airport to provide scheduled local and international commercial flights. Equipped as a specialized cargo airport offering clients a welcome alternative to the frequently congested Lagos airport, its cargo terminal started to serve as a ‘dry port’ and a cargo hub for the northern part of the country, including the provision of around the clock operation and customs officers.

99. Further to its plan to use the development of the aviation sector to further modernize and open up the economy of Kwara State, the Saraki administration established the Ilorin College of Aviation to train world class technicians with a key focus on efficiency and safety. The College is the second state owned aviation college in West Africa, after the Federal College of Aviation, Kaduna State. Along with training of commercial pilots, the College was planned to have important connections with the Kwara State University College of Aeronautical Sciences, which was planned as part of the University’s Faculty of Engineering in collaboration with Princeton University.

RESTORING THE DIGNITY OF TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONS

100. The Saraki administration commissioned a firm of consultants to assess and complete the palaces of the state’s first class chiefs, many of which had been abandoned by past administrations. The gesture culminated in the building in the building of ultra-modern palaces (and also renovation of existing ones), as well as equipping them with an 11 KVA Mikano Sound proof Generating Set.

101. The Saraki government also constructed Guest chalets for the Council of Chiefs at Ilorin, purchased brand new official limousines for each of the first-class chiefs, and approved an increase in the allocation to the Traditional Councils from 2.5 percent to 5 percent to boost their welfare.

He did not do anything spectacular fo his state,he was a greedy man who looted the state dry with his vassals.He couldnot turn Kwara to USA like he promised during the election campaign.

Wetin concern me now is that Saraki, Dino and His friends should come to Nairaland. See my comment. Like and share it. And send me money i will take eat.


0019949452
Stanbic bank

I'm not joking. I have the faith.
I will modify this when i receive the alert

Pictures pls, kwara corpers back then were the only corpers that received banter from kogi corpers during my days in camp back in 2003.

I mean kwara was so dead that kogi had hope

ThatFairGuy:
Please, don't even think of Saraki's presidency. We know you.
One of the State where workers sufferes most is Kwara State (Can't say for now). Their Level 10 officer's salary in kwara is equivalent to that of level 8 workers in Osun. Saraki is a BIG WISE THIEF

yes it is true

veeshock:
Would be nice to put the annual budgets while in office side-by-side with these "laudable" achievements or what ya think?

Exactly!OP should state the cost of the so-called laudable projects and the state's revenue during Saraki's 8- year tenure.

omowolewa:
You can't take it from Saraki, he understands administration and politics.

Maybe his drive for equality and equity pitched him against may as expected of a leader. We await his bounce back.

Yeah, he has his weaknesses but who am I to throw the first stone let me leave that to posts below:

You await his bounce back?

May your life and that of the OP be like what Bukola Saraki did to Kwara State.

Plenty plenty lengthy appraisal but no single picture to show for it. Nonsense.

Dear OP, the money that you got from Saraki will be used to buy drugs because the gods of our land will strike you soon

Is erection coming in Kwara


Before oga grammarians come quote me

I meant Election