AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (born 5 February 1960) is the current Governor of Kwara State, Nigeria, serving since 29 May 2019 under the All Progressives Congress. A former entrepreneur who founded NOPA Oil Services (later First Fuels) at age 29, he built a successful business in petroleum trading before entering politics. After multiple unsuccessful bids (2003, 2007, 2011), AbdulRazaq won the 2019 governorship with over 73% of the vote and secured re-election in 2023 with nearly 59% support.
His administration is noted for education and social reforms such as launching the KwaraLEARN initiative and several social investment programs; revamping infrastructure, strengthening transparency (e.g., rescinding pensions for ex-governors), and enhancing internally generated revenue, all contributing to marked economic and social improvements across the state.
AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has cultivated a reputation as a quiet revolutionist: a results-driven leader rooted in integrity, entrepreneurial zeal, and inclusive governance. His legacy blends oil-sector experience, digital education transformation, and ...
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