Deputy Governor – Mr Kayode Alabi Affirms Kwara State Government’s Commitment to Sustaining a Favorable Business Environment At The NIEEE’s 5th Inauguration In Ilorin

Kwara State Government says it will continue to provide an enabling environment for businesses and institutions to thrive and contribute to the state’s growth.

The Deputy Governor, Mr Kayode Alabi, said this today at the inauguration of the 5th Chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Kwara State Chapter in Ilorin, Kwara State.

Alabi said Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq had taken significant steps towards business development in the state, including Kwara State Social Investment Program(KWASSIP), which grants loans to businesses.

Alabi applauded the Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (NIEEE) for its dedication towards advancing technological innovation in line with the increasing needs of society and humanity.

The Deputy Governor, therefore, challenged the institute to create more technological innovations to solve electrical and electronic challenges in Kwara State. This, he said, will bring about more economic achievement not only for the institution but for Kwara State as a whole.

Alabi congratulated the new Chairman of the Institute, Engr. Abidoye Olufemi and the Executive and charged them to see the opportunity as a call to service for the benefit of their professional body and humanity.

He encouraged the institute to sustain a culture of commitment and strict adherence to global best practices and shun conduct that could undermine the institute’s integrity.

Chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Ilorin chapter, Engr. Abidoye Emmanuel OluwaFemi, explained that Engineers are the driving force behind innovation and development in the economy which makes it essential to promote professional competence and excellence among members.