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"I have A Mission In Politics, My Goal Is To Be Remembered As A Young Man Who Came To Serve His People At A Critical Point In History And Did What Is Right By Building A Solid Irreversible Foundation Of Development. I Want To Be Able To Honestly Say Of Me. He Is A Leader Who Stood For Excellence."

Governor Bukola Saraki

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Interviews
Our Forum will raise the Bar of Governance - Governor Saraki
We are very excited about this retreat. We want to look at ourselves, tell ourselves the truth, share experiences and build a bridge of development. We need to recognise the responsibilities that we have and find ways of tackling our problems.
Commercial farming initiative not just a project
Well, we believe that our modest efforts since we came in, in 2003 could have been the basis. We’ve tried to improve things. First, the state capital.
How I became Africa Best
Little wonder, President Obasanjo fondly nicknamed him ‘Mr. Private Sector’. As the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Dr. Saraki represents a new generation of political leaders that is committed to setting new standards in public affairs and policy governance.
Keynote Addresses
BEYOND NATURAL RESOURCES: DEVELOPING AFRICA’S COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
The late Professor Claude Ake once remarked that it was inappropriate to speak of the failure of development when speaking about Africa. The problem with Africa, he said, was that development was hardly on the agenda.
MY VISION OF THE NEW NIGERIAN FARMERS
Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, this story reflects the reality of most of our farmers, which we often conclude represent 70% of our population. Interestingly, poverty reports also say 70% of our population live below the poverty line.
ADDRESS AT THE 2006 WORLD AG EXPO
Nigeria may be known to the outside world as a major oil producer, but the mainstay of its economy is actually agriculture. Although petro-dollars account for 98 per cent of national revenue, the agriculture sector employs more than 70 per cent of our population.
Articles
African leaders stand still for Gov Bukola Saraki
Not long ago, far away in Johannesburg, the city of gold and the chief economic engine of South Africa, I had a lunch with an old school mate of mine from primary school. We were very good pals in the early years of our lives, growing up in the ancient city of Ilorin.
Industrializing Kwara
A discussion on the political economy of Kwara State cannot be completed without a brief mention of the historical background and economic structure of the state. Kwara State, easily the gateway between the Northern and Southern parts of the country was created on May 27, 1967 with 11 other states in the federation.
Governors flock to Kwara State to get a piece of the Action
Bukola was recognised for getting the farmers displaced from Zimbabwe to help rebuild his state's agricultural sector and to impart their knowledge to his people. He had been successful to the extent that Kwara State now boasted the fastest growing agricultural sector in Nigeria .