…Appreciates Gov. Abdulrazaq for her Appointment
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2024, a non-governmental organization (NGO) in Kwara State expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahaman Abdulrazaq for the notable appointments of women to key positions, particularly highlighting the commendable work of the Commissioner for Agriculture, Hon Thomas Toyosi. The NGO emphasized the significance of recognizing and celebrating the achievements of women in leadership roles, fostering an inclusive environment for women’s empowerment and progress in the state.
In a statement released by Mrs Joy Bolarin (Madam Jibore), who is the Executive Director, Jibore impeccable Foundation, an NGO commited to building capacity of people with disabilities to help maximize their potential and gain self reliance, he stated:
“While commending Governor Abdulrasaq Abdulraham for appointing Toyosi as Commissioner also lauded his special needs friendly approach in his political appointments. Governor Abdulrazaq has so far proven to be one of the country’s most inclusive incumbent governor –
with three of his permanent secretaries and a Senior Special Adviser on Disability being persons with disabilities
The executive director further acknowledged the Governor’s support for the foundation and persons with disabilities in the state. She charged other state administrators to emulate him.
Toyosi’s appointment comes on the back of unwavering commitment to excellence and a string of stellar performances in her previous office as Senior Special Assistant to the governor on NGO affairs.
Her name rings various positive notes to different people within the State. To her community in Isin LGA of the state, she is a “good daughter” of the soil. To the various NGOs in Kwara State, she is an exceptional leader who has left lasting impact, and those who have had the privilege of working closely with her,she’s a great mentor – selfless,dedicated and inspirational.
Mrs Thomas is one woman who bestrides a political space beleaguered by double dealings, corruption and self aggrandizement with the rare virtues of godly integrity and selflessness that stands her from the pack.
For her, the privileges and powers of political position are meant, first and foremost for advancing humanity. She is a humanitarian par excellence. Dedicated, hardworking and largely independent, this paradigm of public service is indeed reason to tell ourselves that good and selfless people with godly fear still exist in every field of human endeavors, not the least, government.
According to Madam Jibore, the new political appointee is easy going, humble, respectful, selfless, and friendly. Always ready to serve, result oriented, God fearing, and easily identifies with worthy projects/causes backed by integrity.
Toyosi is an active actor and encourager of humanitarian causes. She is always encouraging others with similar passion to help humanity but have little or no resources to carry out their wish. She firmly believes that “So far you are doing impact driven programs for the benefit of humanity, whether people support you or not, God will open doors for you to get it done”. You will never be stranded with God, she enthuses.
In an era rife with government officials collecting kickbacks and embezzling public funds, Toyosi is one of the few individuals that still keep their hands unsoiled. It is on record that this gold hearted woman sometimes spends her personal money to ensure the success of government initiated programs.
As Senior Special Assistant to the State Governor on Non-Governmental Organization affairs, she left indelible memories of excellence in service by her untainted integrity, inspirational leadership and selfless service. It was while serving in that capacity that Toyosi took a special interest in organizations dedicated to persons with disabilities. One of these is Jibore Impeccable Foundation. Interestingly, Madam Jibore is another person of integrity – indeed as the old saying goes, like-minds attract.
It is this integrity factor and a commitment to value adding, people oriented service that forms a common ground for both women
According to Joy Bolarin, our society will be much better off if political office holders, stakeholders, and indeed every other privileged individual out there would emulate Toyosi’s big heartedness towards persons with disabilities, the disadvantaged and the vulnerable.
Tall and elegant, brilliant and articulate, Toyosi combines measured cosmopolitanism with a heart of gold.
This unassuming technocrat brings to her new position over two decades cognate experience in social development, business advisory and financial management. Her academic pedigree includes a bachelor degree in business administration (accounting) from Howard university, Washington DC. She graduated cum laude. Toyosi also holds a Masters degree (business administration) and professional certification in financial management from the renowned Johns Hopkins’ Carey business school, United States of America.
A go-getter par excellence, she won public admiration by hitting the ground running on assuming office as new Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development – striking strategic partnerships with key stakeholders in the State to take agriculture and other developmental indices to greater heights. It began with a rallying charge to the ministry’s workforce where she demanded renewed dedication to fast tracking the State government’s policy thrust for the ministry.
Within the short period of her appointment, Toyosi’s action styled leadership has seen the revival of a number of laudable agricultural and rural development initiatives geared towards ensuring food security to alleviate the suffering masses.
With her at the helm of affairs, the coast looks clear for an unforgettable experience in the State’s agricultural and rural developmental milestones.
And she has only just begun. Going by her records so far, hopes are high, and it’s no exaggeration to project that from a humble community in Kwara State has risen yet another amazon in the mold of the Dora Akunyilis, Oby Ezekwesilis, Ngozi Okonjo-Iwealas and other outstanding women leaders Nigeria boasts of.
Definitely a star to watch in the public service arena, there’s no doubt that given the right exposure and opportunity she has what it takes to excel at federal level – to write the country’s name in gold among the comity of nations.
Indeed, people like her who bring the better angels of human nature into public service are worth projecting in the most positive light. Such honor isn’t just well earned, it serves as motivation for even greater service.
Jibore Impeccable Foundation, one of Nigeria’s most ethical NGOs is on a mission to redefine the concept of “Disability” as “This Ability”. It operates on the firm belief that disability isn’t inability but a unique ability.
With over 1000 PWDs impacted, over 5m raised in funds, and food items distributed to 300+ households during the COVID-19 pandemic and at different times. This foundation revives businesses of people with disability affected by scourge. The NGO prioritizes talent development, financial empowerment, mind empowerment,advocacy and charities (feeding, medicals,education, accomodations, etc for the vulnerable).”
Check out the good work of the foundation at https://jiborefoundation.com